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    Default ARB bumper lights

    Not sure if this is the right section Mods may move as seen fit.

    I bought a new TJ last week, and it came with a nice ARB Bull bumper on the front.

    The lights weren't working (amber running lights in bumper) so I pulled them out to see why.

    Well, they had water in them somehow, and are corroded beyond repair.

    Looked on the ARB site, and some other sites that sell ARB stuff, but no luck finding replacements.

    Any one know a source for them?



    Thanks!

    HB

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    There's some guys on here who have links to them but I finally found them...mmm, can't find the book mark but ironically they match exactly a VW turn signal from few years back. I think I paid around either 28$ or 35$ for them. I'll see what I can find.
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    Found it... http://www.urotuning.com/shop/mk2mk1...ar-p-1307.html

    Listed as 34.99 for the pair...plus free shipping!!

    BTW, verify that those are the right size...they match mine perfectly.
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    Thanks BN guy!

    They don't list the dimensions, but they do look correct. At least it's a place to start!

    Thanks again!

    HB

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    ARB has them, of course. You just need to call 'em.

    And they are indeed the same as VW Golf Mark I turn indicators. The originals were Hella, IIRC. Kinda hard to find originals now, but aftermaket stuff abounds.

    Don

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    Quote Originally Posted by 4xdog View Post
    ARB has them, of course. You just need to call 'em.


    Don
    It was getting late here to call, (not to mention Sunday!) but I did shoot them an email.

    Just looking for other options.

    Good to know the VW ones do fit! May be able to source them locally.

    They really aren't needed, as the TJ's lights all work fine. Just be nice to fix them, and have them working.

    Thanks for the help guys!

    HB

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    Heads up...the ones I ordered do have not amber lenses. They are tinted. Comes with an amber bulb so I am still legal (state of Texas requires amber/forward facing lights. I kept my old lenses so I could always move them over if needed.

    Not a real good close up but you get the picture...

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    Any ARB dealer can order them for you and many stock them. Part# ARB 3500080 ~$32 for a pair with harness.
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    surely some pattern VW golf MK1/MK2 ones are cheaper?

    I paid something like £12 for a replacement pair here in the UK. They are exactly the same as what ARB would supply.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The BN Guy View Post
    Heads up...the ones I ordered do have not amber lenses. They are tinted. Comes with an amber bulb ....
    I saw the tinted ones, and think they would look good on the ARB bumper. Wasn't sure if they had an amber bulb, now I know!


    Quote Originally Posted by cruiseroutfit View Post
    Any ARB dealer can order them for you and many stock them. Part# ARB 3500080 ~$32 for a pair with harness.
    Yep, got a reply today from my email, with the cost and part#.

    What I didn't know: The lights are designed at turn signals only, not running lights.

    Using them as running lights creates to much heat, and can warp the housings.

    ARB Tech guy suggested using LED bulbs if I wanted to have them as running lights.


    Mine are wired as running lights now, which I'm sure is what caused them to warp, and then allowed moisture inside.


    Kurt, I'll hit you up and order a set after Christmas! (I see in your sig you're an ARB outfitter) Momma cut my Jeep fund short this month, after buying the TJ!

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