Bumper Replacement - ARB/Ford Performance

[ScubaDan]

I bought my Ranger Tremor recently and am already getting the itch to start modding it. I've already done the ford performance power pack calibration, which I recommend. I'm now looking for rock sliders and possibly a different bumper. Has anyone here installed the ARB/Ford performance bumper on a 2023 Tremor? The bumper looks to be fairly low profile and doesn't stick out too far.

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[JasonTremor]

Wow, the last time I looked at this one I didn't notice the requirements for having the airbag system recalibrated and some of the other limitations listed.

 

[RangerPNW]

Wow, the last time I looked at this one I didn't notice the requirements for having the airbag system recalibrated and some of the other limitations listed.

I wanted that bumper so bad when they first announced it, then saw they dropped all sensor support for no good reason... pretty much lost all interest at that point

 

[ScubaDan]

Wow, the last time I looked at this one I didn't notice the requirements for having the airbag system recalibrated and some of the other limitations listed.

I was looking at the airbag calibration bit and was curious if they just re-flash it with a new profile.

 

[JasonTremor]

I wanted that bumper so bad when they first announced it, then saw they dropped all sensor support for no good reason... pretty much lost all interest at that point

I have both parking sensors and the forward facing radar so it's a no-go from two perspectives. I'd also want some auxiliary lighting in front of the bumper and the warning seems to indicate that is also a no-go. There are some good aftermarket options though that support those features so I'd definitely pursue those if I decided on a new bumper.

 

[ScubaDan]

I wanted that bumper so bad when they first announced it, then saw they dropped all sensor support for no good reason... pretty much lost all interest at that point

I have an XLT so no front sensors on my end. The airbag calibration has me curious though.

 

[JasonTremor]

I was looking at the airbag calibration bit and was curious if they just re-flash it with a new profile.

Not sure what is involved, but guessing they either desensitize or make more sensitive to collision.

 

[ScubaDan]

I have both parking sensors and the forward facing radar so it's a no-go from two perspectives. I'd also want some auxiliary lighting in front of the bumper and the warning seems to indicate that is also a no-go. There are some good aftermarket options though that support those features so I'd definitely pursue those if I decided on a new bumper.

I just saw the ARB Summit Bumper kit and it looks really good. Gives the Aussie overlander vibe.

 

[RangerPNW]

Not sure what is involved, but guessing they either desensitize or make more sensitive to collision.

I think there is a different calibration for the sensors, from what I understand ARB designs their bumpers to meet OE crash safety standards.

 

[LawnMM]

If you do some sleuthing here, people have made that bumper work with forward sensors and adaptive cruise with a little effort.

The bumper can be drilled for the sensors and you can mount the bracket in almost the stock position according to one member. Or you can buy a relocation bracket and move it while you're installing the bumper.

I'm going to buy one because it takes the factory LED fogs on the Tremor, has support for a winch, it's pretty low profile, and I can throw my points from the vehicle purchase at it and drop the price a bit.

 

[Joeiconic]

Looks like Ford has to install in order to get the airbag recalibration. So you can probably double the cost.

 

[LawnMM]

I'm sure that's what they're telling everyone

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