3rd Gens with Pelfreybilt, RCI, or Other Rear Bumpers

Hi Fellas,

Anyone install a Pelfreybilt, RCI, or other rear bumper on their 3rd Gen?

I'm thinking this might be one of the first items I'd like to add!

Looking for:

• Higher clearance than stock with tow hitch
• Bolt on? No cutting required

Pelfreybilt

RCI

What do you guys think? Pictures?

Thank you.

 

When I can afford it I will get a CBI with table, gas, and tire racks. I've already messed up the plastic stock one.

 

I have the high clearance rear from pelfreybilt and love it

 

^ damn I'm jelly. I need that hi-clear in my life. Did they give you a template or did you wing it?

 

They give you measurements in the instructions. I don't mind cutting. Mine is a pelfrey and fit and finish is on point.

 

Pelfreybilt High clearance

 

I hate all of you guys. And so does my wallet.

 

wow lots of pelfreys! is that a receiver behind the plate? i need one

 

Mobtown. Receiver behind plate. Cutting doesn't increase clearance but does protect quarters if that is needed.

 

As soon as one comes out that works with bsm I'm all over it. I attempted to take my hitch off but realized it's all one piece with the bumper brackets.

 

If I completely give up on BSM it will be CBI likely.

 

so let me get this straight. the 4 little round sensors are the parking sonar. is that black square behind the dangling parking sensor in my ripped up bumper pic above the BSM? one on each corner, and they dont work through metal, correct? Somebody made a prototype that works with BSM but can't remember who.

 

I've thought about giving up on it. But it's so helpful when backing up. Especially with my top/tent.

 

Correct. C4 fab has a compatible bumper. They have plastic covers cut out into the steel bumper.

 

So what don't you like about the c4?

I'm thinking about skipping the swingouts. Can just put spare in bed for wheeling and won't have to move camera. Plus save some money. RCI works with BSM but the monitors sit "slightly below" bumper with brackets. To me that sounds like they will be obliterated.

 

Very nice. Much harder to dent too.

 

bump

 

I disagree. I measured and got about 1.5" more clearance from the ground behind the tire. Not huge but it's it more clearance, and side protection. I would say biggest improvement of aftermarket bumper is the hitch behind license plate. The gains about 5-6" by looks alone. And huge improve in departure angle. No dragging hitch

 

I saw shawns bumper in person and it looked really nice. I have been looking at the pelfreybilt rear as the hitch was well braced and the fit and finish was very nice.

 

my build thread has some good pictures of the CBI T3 rear with dual swing arm