ARB Rear Bumper W/Side Rock Rails

[OldButStillJeeping]

I'm about to pull the trigger on this rear bumper.
I like that it uses the factory tow hooks and hitch.
Any advice from those using it would be helpful.
I considered RockHard4x4's rear bumper, but I'm liking the fact that the side rock rails are separate parts.

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[Rozik169]

Any picture or link

 

[OldButStillJeeping]

Hope this works..

https://arbusa.com/jeep-gladiator-jt-2020-on/bumpers-protection-equipment/rear-bumper/

 

[Rozik169]

I like it do u have the sensors I wonder if u don’t if the holes are covered or u just have to look at holes in the bumper also we’re u getting the lower tubes

 

[OldButStillJeeping]

I like it do u have the sensors I wonder if u don’t if the holes are covered or u just have to look at holes in the bumper also we’re u getting the lower tubes

I have the sensors, so the holes are good for me. They don't mention plugs for the holes. In fact I think the info on the website is a bit lacking. Could address the holes for the non sensor folks. As well as some more and better pictures. It's a glamourous website, but needs more actual pictures of the product and less brand flashy stuff going on.

I'll be ordering the bumper and skids. Once I get better pictures and opinions.

 

[syreeves]

I have the sensors, so the holes are good for me. They don't mention plugs for the holes. In fact I think the info on the website is a bit lacking. Could address the holes for the non sensor folks. As well as some more and better pictures. It's a glamourous website, but needs more actual pictures of the product and less brand flashy stuff going on.

I'll be ordering the bumper and skids. Once I get better pictures and opinions.

Please provide pics as soon as you have it installed. I have a ARB Bondi Deluxe on order (since January through Quadratech) and I'd definitely be interested in adding this rear although i have been looking hard at the RockHard 4x4 rear bumper.

 

[Rozik169]

I have the sensors, so the holes are good for me. They don't mention plugs for the holes. In fact I think the info on the website is a bit lacking. Could address the holes for the non sensor folks. As well as some more and better pictures. It's a glamourous website, but needs more actual pictures of the product and less brand flashy stuff going on.

I'll be ordering the bumper and skids. Once I get better pictures and opinions.

It’s hard to say with the pictures do u have to tell them u need the sensor holes or do u have to cut them out yourself

 

[OldButStillJeeping]

Please provide pics as soon as you have it installed. I have a ARB Bondi Deluxe on order (since January through Quadratech) and I'd definitely be interested in adding this rear although i have been looking hard at the RockHard 4x4 rear bumper.

Will do. And post pics of your Bondi Deluxe, it's on my short list for the front end.

 

[OldButStillJeeping]

It’s hard to say with the pictures do u have to tell them u need the sensor holes or do u have to cut them out yourself

Good question. The pictures show the holes in the bumper. You know ARB is a pretty big company, so custom order with out the sensor holes is probably a very expensive option.

 

[Kev_bo]

Just installed the ARB rear bumper with added side rails mentioned above and I'll add some pictures from my garage, and then have to get some more in the wild soon. A couple general comments -

• Very clean, it does have the holes for the back-up sensors, and for those without (myself) they have black filler caps
• It has a hole (with filler cap) for a rear facing ARB air chuck or other next to the license plate that would be slick, although I have my compressor mounted up front
• The side rails are tucked under the sill box a good ways, so you cant step on them or use them like a side step, but I really like how well they fit with the rear bumper and the overall lines
• The exhaust side rail has this bolt hole that in a picture I'll attach is one of those bolts you consider trading the Jeep in on while trying to get the threads to bite with your hand and body contorted in terrible ways
• The two red tow hooks look killer with the Firecracker red, probs look good on others too
• Removing the license plate lights and housing from OE bumper to install on this is very challenging. Its not the best vid, but very helpful in the process + having trim tools and beer to get through it

Overall I like it a lot, tried to keep the factory-esk look without the Mopar price. Time will tell how it holds up dragging over things

 

[Primer Gray]

Just installed the ARB rear bumper with added side rails mentioned above and I'll add some pictures from my garage, and then have to get some more in the wild soon. A couple general comments -

• Very clean, it does have the holes for the back-up sensors, and for those without (myself) they have black filler caps
• It has a hole (with filler cap) for a rear facing ARB air chuck or other next to the license plate that would be slick, although I have my compressor mounted up front
• The side rails are tucked under the sill box a good ways, so you cant step on them or use them like a side step, but I really like how well they fit with the rear bumper and the overall lines
• The exhaust side rail has this bolt hole that in a picture I'll attach is one of those bolts you consider trading the Jeep in on while trying to get the threads to bite with your hand and body contorted in terrible ways
• The two red tow hooks look killer with the Firecracker red, probs look good on others too
• Removing the license plate lights and housing from OE bumper to install on this is very challenging. Its not the best vid, but very helpful in the process + having trim tools and beer to get through it

Overall I like it a lot, tried to keep the factory-esk look without the Mopar price. Time will tell how it holds up dragging over things

Which front bumper do you have?

Can you post some side profile pics showing how the front and rear look?

I have the ARB Deluxe (without bar) up front — don’t know how well the side profile will complement this in the rear..

 

[Kev_bo]

Which front bumper do you have?

Can you post some side profile pics showing how the front and rear look?

I have the ARB Deluxe (without bar) up front — don’t know how well the side profile will complement this in the rear..

Primer - Here are a couple from my trip to Moab recently on Elephant Hill....Hope that helps. I used the heck out it being a stock lifted height Gladiator, was major pucker butt out there, but the bumper and side protection was well worth its weight. Very pleased and love the looks and sturdiness. The side protection rails align more under the sill box, instead of flared out to the side like the Mopar ones with the steel rear bumpers on the Mojave/Rubicons.

Front bumper is still the stock plastic one, but I've added the Quadratec Al front skid (and used it a fair bit). Front bumper decision is still one I'm debating too. Really interested in the stubby ARB one to keep my ARB flow, and it doesn't need a $$$ winch plate like the Mopar steelie does. That said though, I really do like the Mopar steel so I am between those, but totally would like to see your setup too.

 

[Primer Gray]

Primer - Here are a couple from my trip to Moab recently on Elephant Hill....Hope that helps. I used the heck out it being a stock lifted height Gladiator, was major pucker butt out there, but the bumper and side protection was well worth its weight. Very pleased and love the looks and sturdiness. The side protection rails align more under the sill box, instead of flared out to the side like the Mopar ones with the steel rear bumpers on the Mojave/Rubicons.

Front bumper is still the stock plastic one, but I've added the Quadratec Al front skid (and used it a fair bit). Front bumper decision is still one I'm debating too. Really interested in the stubby ARB one to keep my ARB flow, and it doesn't need a $$$ winch plate like the Mopar steelie does. That said though, I really do like the Mopar steel so I am between those, but totally would like to see your setup too.

This is what I’m working with — not fully convinced that my arb front matches your boot.. Wish they were more consistent with their styling..

 

[Kev_bo]

This is what I’m working with — not fully convinced that my arb front matches your boot.. Wish they were more consistent with their styling..

Idk man, I dont think it would clash, same metal type and finish. The ARB promo video () also has some other shots of it as well if you havent seen it, and they also have the same front just with the bar.

Looks like a dope build regardless.

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