thecriscokid
Explorer
I voted 4x4 labs. I had a great experience with Luke who made me a cool bike rack with a can holder.
80 series bumper choices...
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TangoBlue
American Adventurist
I didn't vote since the selections were incomplete...
Iron Pig Off Road offers an outstanding rear bumper that can be customized to your desires.
Check here... http://www.ironpigoffroad.com//index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_27&products_id=70
Other than being a satisfied customer, I have no affiliation with IPOR.
Iron Pig Off Road offers an outstanding rear bumper that can be customized to your desires.
Check here... http://www.ironpigoffroad.com//index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_27&products_id=70
Other than being a satisfied customer, I have no affiliation with IPOR.
benedmonson
Disabled Adventurer
I recently went through the same process because I added a aux 45 gallon fuel tank. I ended up with the ARB dual swing a way and couldn't be happier. My partner Paul May at Equipt was so impressed that his is going on today! No mods needed to fit with aux tank.
The cool thing is that my wife loves it and doesn't hesitate to dive into the back to grab something out of the fridge. It is pretty effortless.
The cool thing is that my wife loves it and doesn't hesitate to dive into the back to grab something out of the fridge. It is pretty effortless.
desmocruiser
Observer
4xdog
Explorer
The 80-Series photo on their site looks really awkward with the separately-mounted stock receiver hitch below the bumper. It's gotta kill departure angles. Is that normal? Can't the receiver tube be integrated into the bumper?
TangoBlue
American Adventurist
No it's not normal; the owner wanted to keep it. Where the 4 bolts above the hitch is where the mount normally sits.
Flagster
Expedition Leader
Only reason I left IPOR off the poll is that I wasn't considering that bumper...I am sure the product is great...
Great info...keep it coming...
Flagster
Expedition Leader
x2...would also like to see...lots of talk about the ARB swingouts rattling...are you seeing any of this?
Flagster
Expedition Leader
Any frame modifications needed for the ARB?...I couldn't find the info on the website
I have the 4x4Labs rear bumper and love it. But, I have BIO front tube bumper, sliders, and crossmember/transfer case skid combo. Mike's craftsmenship is 2nd to none and he is great to work with and best of all, his prices are lower than anybody's. Definitely consider Bump It Offroad!
Wheelingnoob
Adventurer
Thanks for the info! I had almost ruled the bumper out based on that alone on my own truck. How much of a mod was needed? Was it the 45gallon Aux tank?
www.heftyfaborks.com tried to introduce a bumper concept that I thought was great, they have since discontinued the item for further development (I think it was more of price point). It replaced only the rear corners leaving the original cross member exposed. It was available with/or without swing outs. The swing outs were customizable as well. I would think that without the added material covering the existing cross member it would easily shave 20-30lbs off competing rear bumpers. I was seriously considering this until it was discontinued, but if you contacted them they might be able to help you out. There is a lot of information on these bumpers on ih8mud. Good luck! I am interested in seeing what you come up with.
LandCruiserPhil
Expedition Leader
The cruiserhead I was helping fit the Long Ranger tank decided to not use it after all but Luke at 4x4 Labs have done them for others. Here a LINK to some install info on one that Luke made for Skillet over on MUD