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Which bumper!

Discussion in 'Armor' started by Dannyw, Oct 19, 2015.

  1. Oct 19, 2015 at 5:01 PM
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    I am looking at a new full replacement bumper, collected a deer a few months back, I am trying to decide between the Fab Four pre runner and the demello Baja, also thought about the aluminum pelfrey but wonder if I would hit another deer how it would hold up? If anyone has an insight on pros and cons of each would love to hear them. My concern with the Fab Four is it shows 185#s compared to 120 or 65 in the aluminum one. Thanks
     
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  2. Oct 19, 2015 at 5:02 PM
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    I'm wondering about the weight and strength of the aluminum ones also.
     
    wesplains, Oct 19, 2015
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  3. Oct 28, 2015 at 6:40 PM
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    TACOtrd1106, Oct 28, 2015
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  4. Jan 14, 2016 at 5:22 AM
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    ^That is a nice shot and I haven't seen that angle on that bumper. Looks nice and sturdy!
     
    technolust, Jan 14, 2016
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  5. Jan 14, 2016 at 9:05 AM
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    Demello is the best looking front plate bumper on the market for sure :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Jan 16, 2016 at 5:57 PM
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    I wouldn't even consider an aluminum bumper if you're gonna be anywhere besides the grocery store and mall.

    I run shit over with my steel bumper. If it was aluminum it was be beaten and dented to shit
     
    rtgreene10, Jan 26, 2016
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  8. Jan 26, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    cbi!
     
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  9. Jan 26, 2016 at 4:15 PM
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    That's what I have. Moab 2.0
     
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    great choice!
     
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    I have bounced my aluminum bumper into trees, rocks and everything in between, takes it like a champ and weighs a fraction of a steel replacement. The aluminum skids on the other hand are a bit overmatched by my trail selection.
     
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  12. Jan 26, 2016 at 4:19 PM
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    Really? My friends is beat to shit. It's on a jeep so he probably doesn't know what he's doing.... But even when I called CBI the guy talked me out of aluminum because of the thin-ness
     
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    I would never buy a aluminum bumper for truck protection.
     
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    I rolled bed armour on my CBI and its held up great to everything. I've pushed over small trees and shrubs and whatnot
     
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    Mine is 1/4" plate so it's not exactly thin. Even when I'm winching it doesn't move. I beat my truck pretty hard and have zero regrets with going with an aluminum bumper. I'm not saying it's for everybody or the best option for a replacement bumper but I'm happy with mine.
     
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  16. Jan 26, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    That's good to know. What brand?
     
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    Elite Off Road, builder skipped out of the end of the group buy I got mine in
     
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