The battle of the affordable steel rear bumpers: TJM or Body Armor?

I went with the Fab Fours Premium bumper. Very sturdy: Thick steel and welds look super solid. The powdercoat finish also appears superior to the two indicated in this thread. The easy integration of stock license plate lights and no other holes for more lights (which I definitely don't need) was a big plus for me. Easy install.

 

You made great points. I’m in the market for a cheap rear bumper too.

 

I just got the TJM bumper. Was going to install it last week but jacked up my left thumb real good. Will install in about two weeks once healed and I'll post pics here just so others can compare the Fab Fours and the TJM. Fab Fours looks great OP

 

Finished install today of the TJM rear bumper. Fairly easy install, about two hours. Straight forward install, no real hang-ups but if you get this bumper make sure you have a right angle drill adapter or the shortest M10 drill bit you can get. It was a little tight getting the pinning holes drilled.

Pros:
Low cost, as bumpers go.
It was shipped super fast (from CAtuned Offroad)
Looks very clean and is solid.
Easy install, easy to line up (installed myself with a sprained left thumb so, yeah, not a bad install).

Cons:
Supports China (after they soiled the world with COVID19).
If you're not using the rock crawler lights, the metal panel plugs are decent, but not the best look.
I will probably look into making a custom plastic plug in the future. Or install the lights, I don't know yet.

 

I run the BA rear, solid bumper and great pricing. I switched out the allen key head bolts for hex was my only con. I have their front slimline bumper coming in this week.

 

Why does that look like it's falling off under the taillight's?

 

Falling off? It sits in the same spot as the factory bumper and I have bounced on the bumper after installing my Dakar leafs, its not going anywhere. Its solid.

 

@JoeCOVA Just got fucked up by the thin-skin kid!!!!

 

Must be the picture. Looks like it's tilted out on the ends.

 

What is the best source for the Fab Fours Premium Rear Bumper? I ordered one from AMAZON, and it took nearly two weeks to be delivered, was delivered past the promised delivery date, and both the box and bumper were damaged. Didn't let the delivery driver take it off the truck. Back it went....

 

It's really her problem, not yours.

 

I went RCI after a slow slide back into a tree destroyed mine. I like the RCI because of the integrated hitch and I knew the fit and finish would be good. Installing a bumper is already kind of a pain as every truck is different. Make sure others haven't had fitment issues.

 

Haha truth.

 

Who knew following bumpers could be so entertaining.

 

I got mine through Offroad World. Make sure that you have the stock trailer receiver/hitch before pulling the trigger on the Fab Fours bumper. If you don't have the tow package, you'll have to find a hitch and install, like I did, to get that bumper on.

 

I just have one question after reading this whole thread: If he's the GrayBaldTaco would his wife be the HairyPinkTaco?

 

When I bought my truck it already had a brand new BA on it. I prefer the TJM for the following reasons.

• Already drilled out for backup sensors
• License plate lights are recessed, so they won't glare into the backup camera like on the BA
• The step, or flat area under the license plate looks larger on the TJM
• TJM Backup lights are aimed directly to the rear VS BA has their lights at an angle aimed towards the ground
• No stupid BA cut out in the side of the bumper. Plus it collects dirt

I do however prefer the angular look of the BA.

 

I have the TJM. I lucked out and got it free because it was sent to me by mistake! Originally ordered TJM rocksliders. It's well made and has a nice powder coat that perfectly matches the OR fender flares texture. Only real gripe is it requires the factory hitch so kinda defeats the purpose. But hey it was free so can't complain too much!

 

I went with the RCI High Clearance, using the OEM receiver hitch kind of defeats the purpose of replacing the original bumper. Back light mounts are also a bonus.