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New Member - weekend offroad/overlanding/camping Rig

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by hnsmrob, Feb 7, 2019.

  1. Feb 22, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    hnsmrob

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    SPC's are in and ICON coil overs are ordered!!!
    Supsension upgrade coming to a theater near you!
    Stay Tuned
     
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  2. Mar 20, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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    nice build!! keep it up and don't forget the PICS :thumbsup:
     
  3. Mar 21, 2019 at 5:21 AM
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    That’s awesome @hnsmrob . Can’t wait to hear how the upgrade feels with the added weight of the bumper and winch.
     
  4. Apr 18, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    Big Dog Tundra

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    Good morning @hnsmrob just slowly working my way through this bumper install. So far, not too bad. Did a quick mock-up of how it looks on the front of the truck a couple nights ago. Couple questions for you. Did you do the cutting of your grille or the dealership? Just curious if it was cut out to the precise measurements as instructed by ARB. If so, is the grille removable with the bumper installed? I opted to cut a little less than suggested so I could keep the fasteners intact across the bottom. In doing that, not sure that I’ll be able to get the grille off once I install the bumper. Any thoughts?
    Thanks
     
  5. Apr 18, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    Welcome from East Tennessee
     
  6. Apr 20, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    Nice build. Welcome from NE Pa
     
  7. Apr 21, 2019 at 2:05 PM
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    hnsmrob

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    been a minute....been busy.....
    here are the latest:

    blacked out interior
    phone mount
    upper center console sPOD
    new Icon Shocks

    black.jpg mount.jpg shocks.jpg switches.jpg
     
  8. Apr 21, 2019 at 2:27 PM
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    Redneckistan... aka Cypress, TX
    2019 Crewmax Platinum 5" Zone lift Fox 2.5 /OME suspension 12.5x35x18 ProComp's
    Sweet build so far! Welcome from Cypress, TX.

    Who makes that switch panel?
     
  9. Apr 21, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    hnsmrob

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    Hey Big Dog

    The dealership installed the bumper after i assembled it.

    they cut all of the truck components.

    i dont think you can remove the lights or grille with the bumper in place. but i have not tried yet.

    not sure this helped much, but its all i got
     
  10. Apr 21, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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    Big Dog Tundra

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    That’s kinda what I thought. Either way, I can always trim more off that grille if it doesn’t fit the way I have it now.
    Thanks @hnsmrob
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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  12. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:16 PM
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    I want to hate it, but it's fucking rad!
    I had a guy pull out in front of me 3 months after i bought the truck, insurance paid for all the install, i paid for the ARB
    It's a moose killer and worth every penny
     
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  13. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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  14. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    Tundras.com members get a 10% discount from :

    Marcus Rose
    River City Offroad
    832-526-2415
    www.rivercityoffroad.com
     
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  15. Apr 22, 2019 at 2:26 AM
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    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Welcome from Obx
     
  16. Apr 22, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    congrats! Buy once, cry once.

    you might be able to move the bumper and lights on the forum.
    I let the dealership dispose of mine.

    Great addition!
     
  17. Apr 22, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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    All the work was vinyl wrap by yours truly.

    Took some time, but turned out great! Had a couple of re-do's, but I am pleased.
     
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  18. Apr 22, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    Also.....be sure to buy the winch as the ARB specs state! I did not, and had to create a custom mounting bracket....

    do yourself the favor and buy what they suggest!
     
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  19. Apr 22, 2019 at 4:49 PM
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    install those headlights first!
    it's a bitch to try to remove the headlights and grille after the bumper is on....
     
  20. Apr 22, 2019 at 4:49 PM
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    Welcome from SW VA! Silver Sky for the win!
     
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  21. Apr 22, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    heat is your friend....
     
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  22. Jul 3, 2019 at 12:55 AM
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    What kind of lift do you have, and tires, and how do you like your arb bumper
     
  23. Jan 17, 2020 at 10:24 AM
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    I added the Icon Shock with upgraded 700lb coil over spring and a SPC UCA.

    Added about 3 inches to the front

    the ARB bumper is amazing. Check to see that you install the recommended winch. * I had to custom fab a bracket for my Warn.
     
  24. Jan 17, 2020 at 10:25 AM
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    New Wheels and Tires!!!

    Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT - 285/75/18 on 18" Black Rhino Yorks

    BADASS!!


    IMG_2809[1].jpg
     
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  25. Jan 17, 2020 at 10:32 AM
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    Also...

    ARB Dual Compressor and
    Fully sound deadened the interior with Dynamat

    IMG_0466[1].jpg


    IMG_0531[1].jpg

    IMG_0534[1].jpg
     
  26. Jan 17, 2020 at 10:35 AM
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    hnsmrob

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    ok - last install pic

    the SPOD.....

    IMG_0181[1].jpg
     
  27. Jan 17, 2020 at 10:51 AM
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    Welcome from northeast CO!
     

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