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PELFREY VS DREMELLO FRONT BUMPER

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by ttatham, Nov 20, 2013.

  1. Nov 20, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    ttatham

    ttatham [OP] New Member

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    Howdy Everyone!
    I'm at a point where I'm looking to invest in some new bumpers for my '13 DCLB Sport 4X4.

    I've always been a fan of the three-hoop layout (first ones I saw were by Demello) but have read some really good things about Pelfrey Bilt stuff and they have a pretty sweet (albeit similar looking to the Dremello) three hoop option.

    Does anyone have any advice for which direction I should go?

    Now for the back, I haven't done hardly any research but if you have a suggestion on a rear bumper, I'm all ears!

    Thank you in advance!

    .tommy t.
     
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  2. Nov 20, 2013 at 11:35 AM
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    skidooman

    skidooman I'm your huckleberry

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    If you havent checked out Relentless yet, you should check them out too.
    Of your choices, I would go Pelfrey. Tyler puts out some pretty awesome stuff.
     
  3. Nov 20, 2013 at 12:25 PM
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    ttatham

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    Typing too fast fAil!

    Thank you for your response! I do think that I am leaning toward Pelfrey. I've heard nothing but really good things about his work.


    /tt
     
  4. Nov 20, 2013 at 12:34 PM
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    Brandon H

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    2017 4Runner TRD Offroad Premium. Icon stage 7, RCI skids, SCS SR8 wheels, budbuilt sliders, 285/70/17 BFG Ko2s (Old rig) 07 Taco TRD Offroad FUlly Locked, Icon Extended Travel CO's w/ remote resis., Alcan AAL's,Icon Remote Resi Rear Shocks, All Pro Front bumper w/ warn 9.5xp,winchline synthetic winch cable,All Pro IFS Skid plate, OME Shims, OME Carrier Bearing drop, Trail Gear Sliders, Yakima Load Warrior Basket, OEM Roof Rack, Hi Lift Extreme, Cobra model 19, Wilson Lil Wil Antenna, Yaesu ft-7800
    Have you checked out the APEX line of bumpers from All Pro???
     
  5. Nov 20, 2013 at 8:32 PM
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    Pelfreybilt. Quality. Great design. And it's strong.
     
  6. Nov 20, 2013 at 10:34 PM
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    4WD

    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    I can't speak for Demello, they do carry a great product, as does Pelfrey.

    I know Tyler personally, & we wheel together on some of the tougher trails san diego has to offer, I've seen him purposely slam into rocks just to see what type of damage will occur & gotta say I have yet to see his armor/slides/skids suffer anything more than some rock rash you'd expect to see when slamming thousands of pounds of truck on rocks... Ok, so now we know his products are up to the task, what about the man ?? Tyler is a perfectionist, if he's not happy or completely satisfied with the quality of a customers order guess what? It goes NOWHERE until he IS completely satisfied with the finished product, alot of fab shops should take a page out of his book in regards to customer service & pride in workmanship, other aftermarket companies will really have to jump to reach the bar that Pelfreybilt offroad has set....that is my honest observation..
     
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  7. Nov 20, 2013 at 10:39 PM
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    Pelfreybilt...top notch craftsmanship, and customer service!!! Tyler is a hell of a guy
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2013 at 10:47 PM
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    I originally wanted a 3 hoop Demello, but after research and a year of thinking, I went with a Pelfreybilt. Tyler was able to even make it wider to fit my fiberglass fenders! He's the best. Craftsmanship, honesty, fast turnaround, and one hell of a beefy product. I get comments about it all the time.

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  9. Nov 21, 2013 at 11:45 AM
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    rad. Thank you for your input! it sounds like Tyler and I would get along great, and with so many positive things said about his work I think that I am going to buy from him.

    STOKED!
     
  10. Nov 23, 2013 at 5:21 PM
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    Pelfreybilt! Tyler is a standup guy. His stuff is high quality and built beefy as shit.
     
  11. Nov 23, 2013 at 8:05 PM
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    Demello is awesome. Really love it.
     
  12. Nov 23, 2013 at 8:06 PM
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    benbacher Purveyor of Fun Vendor

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    Bruteforce fab ftw.
     
  13. Nov 23, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    ^^^ Billy is the shit too from what i've been hearing.
     
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    And that hybrid bumper he makes gives me a half chub everytime i see one on a Taco
     
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  15. Nov 23, 2013 at 8:56 PM
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    Tyler is a cool dude, if i ever replace my all-pro, it will be with a pelfrey bumper
     
  16. Nov 23, 2013 at 8:56 PM
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    Pelfreybilt looks tits :D
     
  17. Nov 23, 2013 at 8:57 PM
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    Razgriz wtf am i reading

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  18. Nov 24, 2013 at 4:11 PM
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    Pelfrey, fast turn around, awesome product, awesome customer service, will build it to your specs/requests.
     
  19. Nov 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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    My rear is Relentless and regret it for fitment and alignment issues. My front is being built by Pelfreybilt he's a great guy answers my list of questions quickly and short turn around time.
     
  20. Nov 25, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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    Just chiming in. I bought sliders and full skids from Tyler. Awesome guy, and great work. I doubt you'll be sorry. I don't have any experience with Demello, so can't comment on them at all.
     

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