New ARB Bumper design for 1985 + LR Defender 90 & 110

[RocKrawler]

DATE: 9.10.2010
FROM: ARB Marketing
DESCRIPTION: ARB Winch Bar
APPLICATION: 1985 On Land Rover Defender 90 & 110
PART NO: 3432300 *Winch Fit Kit PN 3532070 required if fitting a winch
PRICE: $ TOO LOW TO PRINT

Featuring a large 60mm top tube, the new Land Rover Defender bar is a complete redesign offering more modern styling. Unlike 'traditional' Land Rover bars, the new bar incorporates recessed Hi-Lift jacking points and integrated tow points along with upswept stepped wings, giving a more aggressive look. Due to variations that are found in individual vehicles, the mounting system has been redesigned to enable the fitter to position the bar in the best possible position before final assembly. Although designed primarily for 2009 on models, the bar will fit all Defenders from 1985 on.

Features:
• Larger 60mm diameter top tube
• Heavy Duty 47mm Diameter light mount tube
• 2x Hi-Lift jacking points in center pan
• Integrated tow point in Hi-Lift jack recess
• Factory style jack mounts in center pan
• Fits 800 & 900 series IPF lights
• 2x aerial mounts on top tube
• Fits Warn M12000, XDC9500, XP9500, XD9000

Note: Winch Fit Kit PN 3532070 required if fitting a winch

ARB 4x4 accessories is announcing a completely new design Land Rover Defender winch bumper that offers a more modern style but still retains traditional ARB strength and function . Although similar in appearance to a Sahara bar, the winch bumper features no option for fog lights or the alloy center tube.

Unlike 'traditional' Land Rover bars, the new bar incorporates recessed Hi-Lift jacking points and integrated tow points along with upswept stepped wings, giving a more aggressive look. Due to variations that are found in individual vehicles, the mounting system has been redesigned to enable the fitter to position the bar in the best possible position before final assembly.

Although designed primarily for 2009 on models, the bar will fit all Defenders from 1985 on.

Features:
• 2x Hi-Lift jacking points in the center pan
• Integrated tow point in Hi-Lift jack recess
• Factory style jack mounts in the center pan
• Fits 800 & 900 Series IPF lights
• 2x aerial mounts on outer wing panels
• Fits Warn winch models M12000, XDC9500, XP9500, XD9000

Part No. 3932400*
1985 On Defender 90, 110 Winch Bumper
$ TOO LOW TO PRINT

*Winch Fit Kit PN 3532070 required if fitting a winch
Availability Date: Late September 2010

 

[AxeAngel]

Interesting. I think i prefer the older style but that's just my opinion.

-Sam

 

[Antichrist]

:iagree:
The first thought that crossed my mind when I saw the photo was, "oh, a smiley face for a Defender"
Bleh.

 

[RocKrawler]

If nothing else it gives you options!

 

[Yudda]

Wow.........someone needs to be fired at ARB.

 

[94Discovery]

ugly as hell

 

[Antichrist]

Just for the record, if this were a bumper someone built for their own Defender in their drive I'd feel the same way, but just wouldn't say anything.
But since this thread is an advert, I feel honest opinions are ok, even if negative. Manufacturers should be cool with any feedback, good or bad.

 

[stolenheron]

great. we are now as "giggly" as a mazda 3

 

[Wander]

Thanks for letting us Know, Terry. It looks like the lower part of most ARB bumpers and allows protection for the corners and winch, I've seen other winch bumpers for series and defenders that look similar. I got an e-mail from ARB and noticed the lower price so I guess your offering an even better deal to those on ExPo so thanks for that as well.

 

[Maryland 110]

Rockrawler,
is that roof rack pictured on the 110 double cab also a new arb part?

Digging it

 

[RocKrawler]

But since this thread is an advert, I feel honest opinions are ok, even if negative. Manufacturers should be cool with any feedback, good or bad.

I agree - we look for positive and negative feedback on the products we manufacture for the Land Cruisers here at Iron Pig, and use that feedback to make improvements and fine tune the design to give customers what they want. On other manufacturers products (ARB, Road Armor, Expedition One) we obviously cant change their design, but we do offer their products for those wanting them. I'm sure they are interested in the public's perception of the product so they can make the same adjustments to their product as we would make on ours.

Thanks for letting us Know, Terry. It looks like the lower part of most ARB bumpers and allows protection for the corners and winch, I've seen other winch bumpers for series and defenders that look similar. I got an e-mail from ARB and noticed the lower price so I guess your offering an even better deal to those on ExPo so thanks for that as well.

As a dealer we get new product notifications all the time. This is a cut & paste of ARB's notification for this part. I personally prefer the original design myself, but there are bound to be other people looking for something different. We get requests all the time for bumpers without the bull bar or grille guards, some people just cant stand the look and want a beefier replacement for the factory bumper. On all of the manufacturer notifications they list Jobber (wholesale) pricing which is below the Minimum Advertised Price or MAP (ARB's "retail" price) policy. Since we are selling below MAP and Jobber to ExPo members, we cant advertise here to give the other vendors a fair shot at the business. But yes, Wander - we are offering an even better deal on all ARB & OME !

Rockrawler,
is that roof rack pictured on the 110 double cab also a new arb part?

Digging it

There were no additional details on the new product notice on the rack, only the bumper. If you are interested in it I can try and get more details on it later the week when we reopen after the holiday

 

[RocKrawler]

For anyone who bypassed the original post to see what the latest reply was, here is another new bumper from ARB that looks better than the first one posted (IMO)

DATE: 9.10.2010
FROM: ARB Marketing
DESCRIPTION: ARB Winch Bar
APPLICATION: 1985 On Land Rover Defender 90 & 110
PART NO: 3432300 *Winch Fit Kit PN 3532070 required if fitting a winch
PRICE: $ TOO LOW TO PRINT

Featuring a large 60mm top tube, the new Land Rover Defender bar is a complete redesign offering more modern styling. Unlike 'traditional' Land Rover bars, the new bar incorporates recessed Hi-Lift jacking points and integrated tow points along with upswept stepped wings, giving a more aggressive look. Due to variations that are found in individual vehicles, the mounting system has been redesigned to enable the fitter to position the bar in the best possible position before final assembly. Although designed primarily for 2009 on models, the bar will fit all Defenders from 1985 on.

Features:
• Larger 60mm diameter top tube
• Heavy Duty 47mm Diameter light mount tube
• 2x Hi-Lift jacking points in center pan
• Integrated tow point in Hi-Lift jack recess
• Factory style jack mounts in center pan
• Fits 800 & 900 series IPF lights
• 2x aerial mounts on top tube
• Fits Warn M12000, XDC9500, XP9500, XD9000

Note: Winch Fit Kit PN 3532070 required if fitting a winch