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Best Inexpensive steel bumpers

Discussion in 'Armor' started by Jimmy98, Aug 6, 2017.

  1. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:00 AM
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    Jimmy98

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    Who sells the best bumper for the price? I cant blow the bank buying bumpers but i can spend a good bit. Show me what you guys have found in terms of steel bumpers.
     
  2. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:04 AM
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    02YotaGuy

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    Bumper, Winch, 315s, Sliders, OME HD lift, Custom rear swingout, roof rack, drawers, way too much to list.
    What kind of price range are you looking at? Used is probably the cheapest option, but the ARB only runs about $900. Some of the second gen bumpers get into the $2000+ range.
     
  3. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:08 AM
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    Radarninja

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    Well it helps to know where you are located. Local will almost always be cheaper as shipped is outta control expensive.
    Brute force fab in Fresno is best bang for your buck IMO.
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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    Jimmy98

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    Memphis, TN Area...and have a 1st gen.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:38 AM
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    OEM style or custom?
     
  6. Aug 6, 2017 at 9:05 AM
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    02YotaGuy

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    Bumper, Winch, 315s, Sliders, OME HD lift, Custom rear swingout, roof rack, drawers, way too much to list.
    4WheelParts has the ARB bumper on sale right now for 1st gen Tacomas.
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2017 at 10:53 AM
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    Dalandser

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  8. Aug 6, 2017 at 11:54 AM
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    trail gear tube bumper or cbi weld it yourself
     
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  9. Aug 6, 2017 at 12:11 PM
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    Thank you I don't know how I can turn that down 780 shipped!
     
  10. Aug 6, 2017 at 1:14 PM
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    02YotaGuy

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    I was quoted $67 for taxes, but that's probably going to depend on where you live.
     
  11. Aug 6, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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    Yeah I didn't get that far yet in, still debating ARB or custom. The ARB isn't my favorite looking bumper, but a complete bolt on winch bumper for around 800 is fantastic and I'll probably end up ordering it today.
     
  12. Aug 6, 2017 at 1:37 PM
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    They charge $62.11 for taxes in Colorado. So it ends up being $842.40. Still not bad for a full front bumper, especially one with proven quality
     
  13. Aug 6, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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    Chassis unlimited. Sells for 499 (doesn't include hoop or light tabs).
     
  14. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:10 PM
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    Billies, Trail Gear Bumper, Yakima Rack, 31's, Sound System Performance: -15 inch wheels with 31 inch Cooper AT3s -Bilstein 5100s all around -K&N filter -Deck Plate Mod -SPC UCAs waiting to go on Aesthetics: -Switchback turn signals:clear housing -20% Tint -LED everything Sound: -Kenwood Excelon headunit -Polk db series 6 inch door speakers -Kenwood 5.1 Sound System -12 inch Kicker CompVR sub Armor: Trail Gear Low Profile front bumper BAMF bolt on rock sliders (sitting in the garage) Yakima roof rack
    Bumper and color look great on that truck. OEM color?

    I've got a trail gear low profile that has been pretty solid for me. No modifications needed besides removing the frame horns (98-00).
     
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  15. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    Do you have pics or a build thread? Would like to see it.
    Also, it looks like addicted offroad in Fort Collins has a decent bumper for ~500. I don't remember exactly.
     
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  16. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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    Is the Arb bumper still on sale? And if so, how long? Thanks.
     
  17. Aug 6, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    No build thread yet, been too busy throwing parts at it.

    I'll try to get a picture tomorrow.
     
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    The 4wheel parts site said one day left, not sure if that means it expires today or tomorrow. I decided to wait it is a great price, just not the look I want.
     
  19. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    Yup. Oem color. "Paradise blue metallic". To be honest, that pic had some editing magic done to it. Here's how the actual color looks:

    8E44B70A-99B3-4876-84EB-E02BCB492852.jpg
     
  20. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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