j-rod

sorry for another ARB post, but I cant edit the last one.

got a few questions

1. can I get the marker lights anywhere besides ARB?
2. will any winch mount and work properly or only Warn?
3. anyone got a pic of the back side of their ARB with a winch installed?
4. how do you engage/disengage/free spool if the lever is under the bumper?

Im trying to get all my ducks lined up so I can install it once.

what Im working with:

Garvin

I'll help where I can here since it's been a long time since I had an ARB bumper (sold it cause it was too heavy).

1.) If you want direct fit ones then that's pretty much the only place. You can find some universal type ones if you search around but will have to find a way to mount them up.

2.) The winch mount is drilled to a standard winch template. Most Milemarker, Warn, Bulldog, Smittybuilt, etc... winchs will fit that template as long as they are 9500lbs and below.

3.) Sorry, no pics of the back of mine but I had the newer style one that I threw on my '92 MJ. You will need to install the winch first as there is no way of getting it in there once the bumper is mounted. Figure out where you want to route the lines before you get the bumper on and get a buddy to help you as the bumper and winch combo weigh 160lbs+.

4.) That was another reason I hated the winch. You can reclock the level to get to it from the back or figure out a way to get it through the winch. I was either going to find a lever that fit that was longer and drill a small hole through the top to access it or, if I couldn't find or make one like that, I was going to drill a hole through the top big enough for my hand so I could reach in and access the clutch lever.

RangerRick

I had to modify mine to get the warn on. I had 3 different winches two of them were warn's and none would fit. I picked the newest warn and cut a place for the handle to come thru and then had to modify for a roller fair lead. It's on and works ,so I am ready to wheel in the snow we have left up here.
I still have my old turn signals hooked up. I thought about putting driving lights there instead of turn signal lights. If I do, you can have the turn signals lights that came with the ARB bumper.
RangerRick

cantab27

i just pulled my winch off last week,,have pics somewhere,,pre max 1200lb ..bolted straight up to arb bar,,i run the rope so mounting aluminum fair-lead was a pain...will hunt pics down and post up tomorrow..

j-rod

Rick - lmk as I havent gotten a response from ARB.

cantab27 - post em if you got em lol

OnlyInMyXJ22

Don't get a winch with an integrated solenoid either as you'd have to modify the winch or bumper then as well.

Also, VW Golf front turn signal/marker lights are said to work. I never ended up getting any to try. I can't remember which generation of the Golf...I believe it's second.

j-rod

looks similar. be nice to find some in a JY to try and not take a $30 gamble.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Golf-Jetta-1990-1992-Turn-Signal-Light-Lamp-Pair-Set-/130481757163?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Year%3A1991|Make%3AVolkswagen|Model%3AGolf&h ash=item1e61519beb


edit - i notice they only secure in by one screw on one side. not two like the arb.

j-rod

ok. im not finding a roller fairlead that looks like it will mount on the ARB. It looks as if it needs to have top holes the secure it to the ARB fairlead mount.


any ideas?

phobia

The ARB Bumper uses markers from Mk1 and Mk2 European market Golfs. You are very unlikely to find them in junkyards here in the US or Canada. They are readily available new, and pretty cheap:


With orange lenses:
http://store.blackforestindustries.com/mk1bumaw.html

With smoked/black lenses:
http://store.blackforestindustries.c...mbutufasm.html

HTH

OnlyInMyXJ22

That's what it was. I couldn't remember.

Good info for anyone that has an ARB.

j-rod

thats nice too!

also FYI to anyone else...ARB Directly is pretty cheap:

SpyderJeep

It can be done!!! It is just a bit tricky.

What I put in. Water proof Promark (was Gorilla) wireless.

Had to cut out this part/area.

Installed
I took the winch apart to relocate the lever for the spool lock. ARB seems to have a slight cutout for that purpose.
I did install it while the Bull Guard was still on the Jeep.
I used a strap to help hold/lift it into place. I must have placed into position 6 or more times until I got it right.