I almost forgot about the pix we took before the tubes were tacked on - I think it looks pretty damned fine, even w/o the tubing.

Jim the bumper looks great. About shipping to Canada, try local 4X4 shops? Don't let ARB corner the market up here. Try Sports Trucks Unlimited in Surrey. PM me if you want me to look around. Competition is good.

What is that red skid plate i see in the photos? are you developing one for your bumper? will your arb plate work?

Look closer, that's a painted factory skid...

There are just a few 4 X 4 shops here in southern Ontario. Simply put, they suck !!! terrible customer service, and delays in order placing...

That's correct - when I had my ARB I had a Shrockworks skid plate mounted to it, so I decided to paint the stock plate the same color. I do believe that Jim has future plans to develop a skid as well.

Now that I've seen it on a 2000 I can't wait to get mine and get it installed!!!!

It looks great on square! Now to start a winch bumper fund...

It looks great! I'll be placing my order.

Hey Jim I have a quick question. I was just checking out the photos on the old and new models and I noticed that the bumper appears to stick a lot further out on the 2000 compared to the new model year? I understand this is probably due to the new grill design on the more recent model but the other spot was on the ends near the tires, it looks like it's about 2-3 inches further away from the wheel well. The best way I can describe how it looks to me like is it is cut off short. I am just wondering if that is an effect of the angles in the photos, possibly another design change, or if it is due to the different model years? I included the photos I see the differences....

It looks the same to me. I think the shadows and angle that the photo was taken may have played a part in what your eye is seeing !

It's 3/4" shorter. Just to make sure there are no tire rubbing issues with larger tires.

Jim

Is that going to be standard for both model year versions or just the 00/01 version?

I just double checked the CAD file and the wrap around wings are actually 3/8" shorter near the tire than the other picture. Yes, this will be that way on on both models.

I think most of what you are seeing is that it looks like the main bumper sticks out further around the grill area on a 2000, but the bumper location is EXACTLTY the same on both relative to the frame and has not changed. The grill on the '02 just sticks forward about 3" further.

BTW, in case you are curious, it would not be possible to move the bumper back on the 2000. There would not be room for the winch.

Jim

If you compare both pictures, look at the relationship between the vertical seam just under the marker lights and the corner of the bumper. It's the same distance, just the plastic "nose" structure that's different.

I just saw your truck tonight parked in front of the Gingerman in Houston!! Didn't have the bumper on it currently...

Still, it was pretty cool.

Hey Jim,

I really like your new bumper. I noticed on a different thread that shipping was around $150 to a commercial address. Im assuming it is possible pick the bumper up myself.

Also how difficult is instalation. Would you recommend having someone else install it, and how much would you charge?

Sure, you can pick it up.

Nothing about it is very difficult. The most time consuming part it removing the stock bumper. Installing the new one is simple. You need a helper and a floor jack is very helpful for adjusting the fit.

If you want to remove the stock bumper before you come, I'll install it for free, or for $20 we'll do it start to finish.

Jim

I'm just a noobee, but I'll put my $.02 in.

The way it looks on the older models makes me wish I had shopped used, just for this bumper - it looks amazing.

However, I agree, for the newer body style the lines are not right - there's something just a tad troubling when looking at it. It almost seems as though you could flip the center tube over and fit the front grille lines just right.

I now know what I want when I grow up! If further modifications are made to accommodate aesthetics for later models, I'll drive south and take you up on that installation offer - very generous of you!

My Shrock front in Xterra gray, with center hoop only. Was a long wait, but very happy! (yes, I know it is a parking lot pic, but I am at work.. )

Nothing like bringing back a thread that's been dead for 2.5 years.

Truck looks niiiice.

So your in the piano buisness.

lol...actually, my ambulance is parked a couple of spots to the left.

While the thread was....assuming room temperature, I could not help but try to save it from oblivion. Besides, revive an old one, or start a new one in "pictures" a thread is a thread. :rolleyes:

Psst.....please don't tell the thread nazi's I said that.

Wow Ty! Your rig's really come together, looks awesome!

Hah, don't worry, I won't tell Brent.