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Consequences of having a steel front bumper
23 Jun 2016 18:39 #169055
by NelsonB
Replied by NelsonB on topic Consequences of steel front bumper
Dear Bosanek and fellow zookers,
I am thinking in putting the ARB steel bumper too. Even though I have an OME suspension (schocks and heavy springs) I am not sure it could avoid the lowering in the front. I assume a 40kg of the bumper plus 30kg of a winch. Maybe it could reduce the advantages of the lift in the approach angle.
Also, the ARB don´t have a hole for fog lights, that is very usefull down here, from a safety perspective.
Any suggestions or commentaries are welcome.
regards
I am thinking in putting the ARB steel bumper too. Even though I have an OME suspension (schocks and heavy springs) I am not sure it could avoid the lowering in the front. I assume a 40kg of the bumper plus 30kg of a winch. Maybe it could reduce the advantages of the lift in the approach angle.
Also, the ARB don´t have a hole for fog lights, that is very usefull down here, from a safety perspective.
Any suggestions or commentaries are welcome.
regards
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23 Jun 2016 19:43 - 23 Jun 2016 19:45 #169058
by Rhinoman
Some Suzukis and a bunch of motorcycles.
Replied by Rhinoman on topic Consequences of steel front bumper
I think this is a 2007 model:
www.bigjimny.com/forum/8-my-jimny/47280-jimny-in-panama.html
As far as I know the ARB is the only bumper that has been through safety testing and isn't supposed to affect airbag operation or crumple zones, although don't see any mention of that on their website.
Edit: The ARB US site claims that they are tested with airbags:
store.arbusa.com/Bull-Bars-Bumpers-Tire-Carriers-C8.aspx
www.bigjimny.com/forum/8-my-jimny/47280-jimny-in-panama.html
As far as I know the ARB is the only bumper that has been through safety testing and isn't supposed to affect airbag operation or crumple zones, although don't see any mention of that on their website.
Edit: The ARB US site claims that they are tested with airbags:
store.arbusa.com/Bull-Bars-Bumpers-Tire-Carriers-C8.aspx
Some Suzukis and a bunch of motorcycles.
Last edit: 23 Jun 2016 19:45 by Rhinoman.
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