[kirby]

When I finished installing my ARB front bumper I had 2 oblong openings where the included marker / fog lights were to go. Pretty cheesy. Since I had already cut off the plastic lower front valence pannel containing my stock fogs to install the new bumper, I re-used them.
By carefully jig-sawing around the original mounts and using a flat piece of the old pannel as filler, I filled the entire hole with a factory look. Some s.steel fastners and some trim finnished the job.
Next job is a couple of D-ring tow rings so I can get rid of the low-hanging hook under the frame. Any suggestions?

 

[mike]

cool idea. Got any more pic's of your truck?

 

[mudyfronty05]

awesome idea! Is that a receiver built into the bumper?

 

[kirby]

receiver

awesome idea! Is that a receiver built into the bumper?

Yeah, it is a 12" receiver I double bolted to the ARB frame rail.
These bumpers have room for the winch to hide, so the 12" long hitch had lots of room. I cut the 2" hole and mounted it flush so it doesn't protrude past the front of the bumper.
The pin and clip fit perfectly after some more trimming.
Now I can launch my boat down those narrow ramps at full speed!!!

 

[Zedbra]

looks pretty good. did you buy the bumper locally? how much did it sting the wallet? im wondering if i should order one in the states or just buy local

 

[mudyfronty05]

Yeah, it is a 12" receiver I double bolted to the ARB frame rail.
These bumpers have room for the winch to hide, so the 12" long hitch had lots of room. I cut the 2" hole and mounted it flush so it doesn't protrude past the front of the bumper.
The pin and clip fit perfectly after some more trimming.
Now I can launch my boat down those narrow ramps at full speed!!!

Well, depending on how strong that setup is, you could have your answer for the D rings. Why not just run a receiver shackle setup?

 

[kirby]

Arb

looks pretty good. did you buy the bumper locally? how much did it sting the wallet? im wondering if i should order one in the states or just buy local

Hi, I got the ARB bumper from Cap-it in Richmond, $1200
and $800 for the WARN 8,ooo lb winch.
They want about 8 hours to install ($800.00) so I did it myself in about 12 hours 'cause I don't have a fork-lift or any help.
The KC's were $240.00 for the stainless steel ones w/ 130watt bulbs.
The receiver hitch was $30.00 and hides real nice.
Next is a tow hook to get rid of the original hang-down hook.

 

[devious1]

Looks good!

 

[Zedbra]

would like to see it one day. i can't see if there are mounts already for the d-rings.

 

[kirby]

would like to see it one day. i can't see if there are mounts already for the d-rings.

Not perfect, but not bad.

 

[flipexed]

awesome job man... i have the same color truck and ARB bumper. I wish i had the foresight to do that It looks great!

 

[Zedbra]

Not perfect, but not bad.

it would be easy to make some d-ring mounts there