ARB bumpers

[DanTheMan]

I have been patiently waiting for what seems like forever, since Ford announced their partnership with ARB. Does anyone have any leads on when we might see some new bumpers? Australia has had these for a while now, I dont imagine the one we are getting will be terribly different?

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[dard6555]

Oh, you mean all this stuff? Yeah, been waiting a while. Watching Ford make everything for the Bronco in order to take over the world and compete with Jeep.

 

[ADVNTURR]

I messaged ARB about availability of at least the front bumper and I was told that we're probably not going to have anything in the US until at least May 2025 unfortunately. Hopefully that changes, but the more people that ask about them the better our chances so if you have a moment it'd be worth going on their site and asking for availability.

 

[aros_769]

I have also emailed directly and spoken to one of their reps. It sounds very much like development is done, but now its the manufacturing and shipping we're waiting on. They are on their way. But it sounds like Q2-Q3 2025 is when they will actually land on the ground in the US.

As above, go on their site and raise a ticket asking the question. This will help them judge actual real demand for them.

 

[DanTheMan]

I have also emailed directly and spoken to one of their reps. It sounds very much like development is done, but now its the manufacturing and shipping we're waiting on. They are on their way. But it sounds like Q2-Q3 2025 is when they will actually land on the ground in the US.

As above, go on their site and raise a ticket asking the question. This will help them judge actual real demand for them.

I just got a reply. They said there might be something coming in the Spring of 2025 but unsure. They also went on to say that most of their focus has been on the new Tacoma. I told them that is super disappointing.

 

[Arsenall11]

Have a look at Hammer, they will ship to us. Cool stuff!

 

[ADVNTURR]

Have a look at Hammer, they will ship to us. Cool stuff!

The Hamer stuff actually does look pretty cool and actually is crash tested like the ARB stuff which is a big bonus. I'm afraid of what shipping to the US from the UK would be but my biggest concern is if EU/ROW major parts like this will actually fit NA trucks. I believe Rival has already found some differences with their skids and possibly their bumpers (I think I read that's why they aren't available here yet). It'd really suck to order something like one of those Hamer bumpers only to have it not fit.

 

[Catalyst]

The Hamer stuff actually does look pretty cool and actually is crash tested like the ARB stuff which is a big bonus. I'm afraid of what shipping to the US from the UK would be but my biggest concern is if EU/ROW major parts like this will actually fit NA trucks. I believe Rival has already found some differences with their skids and possibly their bumpers (I think I read that's why they aren't available here yet). It'd really suck to order something like one of those Hamer bumpers only to have it not fit.

Rival did find some differences with the front bumper fitment from ROW to the NA spec. Likely due to small changes to suit our "safety standards".

 

[Arsenall11]

SVC is working on bumpers, here is the one on our F150, great stuff and a fantastic company to work with. This one was actually the prototype Jeff sent me fir final fitment.

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