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American Motorsports is a rip off

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by AmeriMotor, Jun 24, 2012.

  1. Jun 24, 2012 at 9:20 PM
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    AmeriMotor

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    Bolt on bumper for 2005-2012 Toyota Tacomas. 100% bolt on bumper. 2inch main tube, .125 plate frame horns with dimple die punch outs, 1 3/4 side tubes. .188 aluminium skid plate with light tabs.

    American Motorsports
    1291 Pacific Oaks Pl Suite 122
    Escondido CA 92029
    760-802-0010
    www.american-motorsports.net
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  2. Jun 25, 2012 at 8:50 AM
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    alot of metal, small engine, decent travel.
    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    when is it supposed to be 100% completed?
     
  3. Jun 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM
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    honestly that looks terrible
     
  4. Jun 25, 2012 at 9:01 AM
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    why is that?

    dont be looking at the width of the truck compaired to the fenders and let that throw you off. and remember the bumper isnt even done yet. cant really say it looks bad when its not even done...
     
  5. Jun 25, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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    I think it should be a tad bit higher to fill in some of the gap showing between the tube and the headlights. It might just be the angle that the camera was at, looks good though.
     
  6. Jun 25, 2012 at 9:08 AM
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    I had no idea you guys were in esco..I live like 5 mins from your shop
     
  7. Jun 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM
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    Hey EVH5150 your name says it all.... Your crazy.... Hahaha. You can't please everyone I'll have it all button up today or tommorrow with the skid plate and have it painted black.
     
  8. Jun 25, 2012 at 9:30 AM
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    Rondog come in by anytime and check out my shop and some of the work I do. I'm usually here mon-sat 9-5. Tomorrow I'll be closed for the tuff trucks at the del mar fair I'm going to have 2 trucks in it running my kits. I'm super stoked.
     
  9. Jun 25, 2012 at 9:34 AM
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    Alright bro post pics when it is complete. Before I go Unchained on ya lol
     
  10. Jun 25, 2012 at 9:48 AM
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    This coming from a 44 year old guy from mass..you've probably never even been to the desert. These bumps do serve some functionality..just as the crawler guys take plate bumpers.

    Oh, nice! I wish I could go..I have to work all week though. I'll see about swinging by saturday and check it out..that's my next day off
     
  11. Jun 27, 2012 at 6:05 PM
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    Hey man, the bumper looks awesome! How much are these gonna cost?
     
  12. Jun 27, 2012 at 6:16 PM
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    X2 on price
     
  13. Jun 27, 2012 at 9:39 PM
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    Bumpers will be 650 with alumiunim skid plate and light tabs. I will even add a top bar if you desire at no charge. Paint and powder coating extra charge.
     
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    good price!
     
  15. Jun 28, 2012 at 8:19 AM
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    thats a dam good price, especially with an aluminum skid, and for someone thats not garage fab!!
     
  16. Jun 28, 2012 at 8:25 AM
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    I have a feeling your going to be getting quite a few orders for that price.
     
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    Just a thought but what about adding a bottle opener
     
  18. Jun 28, 2012 at 9:11 AM
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    ^^ i think that would be more of a custom thing
     
  19. Jun 28, 2012 at 3:51 PM
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    Does that truck have the 6" fenders?
     
  20. Jun 28, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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    i believe it does
     

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