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03-13-2011, 11:03 AM
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Torn between bumpers
Ok so tax season is pretty much came and gone and i'm getting back a substantial amount this year and i'm in the market for an aftermarket off road bumper for my '97 t4r. Anyways i've looked and searched and scowered the internet for different options and best prices.
From what i've found:
ARB: $600-900
Shrockworks: ~$1000
Addicted Offroad: $550
Outdoorlogic: $982
4xinnovations: $430
Savage Offroad: $521
I was at first looking mainly for a plate bumper because I really like the style, and I don't like how the tube bumpers show off all of the ugly that the plate or stock bumpers hide. So what i'm mainly asking here is, should I just balls up and spend the extra cash on a plate bumper what I really want, or should I save my money and just get a tube bumper and try to make some fill panels to hide all the ugly. Also if there are any other good companies out there that are decently priced that I have missed post em up so I can check them out.
What I would like to know is:
Quality of bumper vs price
Strength overall of the bumper
Your honest opinion of the bumpers
Thanks,
E
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03-13-2011, 11:21 AM
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I vote plate bumper. I think the tube bumpers suit older trucks, not ours. Tube bumpers make our vehicles look old. Get what you want in the first place, you'll end up regretting afterwards anyway!
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03-13-2011, 11:35 AM
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I would add CBI to your list too!
I am heading down there today for them to let them start fabing up there Moab 1 bumper from there Taco line to fit out 3rd gens. pic will fallow sometime by the weeks end hopefully.
there also planning on sliders too.
I already want there rear bumper, but some how I got the front in line first. lol
what I like about the plate bumper is if you go with a winch its more protected from the elements.
plate is usually heavy though
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03-13-2011, 11:36 AM
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I have the outdoorlogic bumper and it's awesome. It's 100% bolt on which was a plus for me in ordering/installing myself.
If you want to save some money, get it bare metal and then buy $30 worth of paint and paint it yourself.
I have the single-hoop and get a lot of compliments on mine all the time.
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03-13-2011, 11:49 AM
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I have the outdoorlogic bumper and it's awesome. It's 100% bolt on which was a plus for me in ordering/installing myself.
If you want to save some money, get it bare metal and then buy $30 worth of paint and paint it yourself.
I have the single-hoop and get a lot of compliments on mine all the time.
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Yeah I have been leaning hard towards the outdoorlogic bumper, I really like the styling of it and it looks like top quality craftsmanship too. The main thing that was pushing me away is the price but I guess I should go ahead and get what i want now and that way I wont regret it in the future.
I agree that the tube bumpers make our trucks look older and are not as sleek as the plate bumpers.
And I completely forgot about CBI, but dont you have to take your truck to them to have a bumper built for it or do they do build to order and the ship it to you?
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03-13-2011, 11:50 AM
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I am very partial to ARB. They are just classic. But if you want something more custom then that Outdoor one looks pretty nice.
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03-13-2011, 11:53 AM
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Ive looked at the ARB bumpers and have found them for decently cheap, but then again the arb does somewhat play the same part as the tube bumpers in they look more at home on a 2nd or 1st gen 4runner, or pickup. The ARB would probably be a last option resort for me.
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03-13-2011, 11:55 AM
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i have the addicted offroad bumper and love it, im partial to tube bumpers myself anywhere, i think they look good and function as they should with less weight which is nice... also alot of the "uglies" get covered up if you have a winch filling up the middle, i was worried about the radiator being a little exposed when i didnt have a winch in there but not that i have a winch in there it covers just as much as the stock bumper did only better lol
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03-13-2011, 12:00 PM
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well weight is not a huge factor for me, I do some offroading but not an everyday thing, im not a mallcrawler but not a hardcore offroader either, so I would say this bumper is gonna be 50% looks 50% function if you know what I mean
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03-13-2011, 12:09 PM
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i would say then that you would be happier with the plate bumper then because they do look more aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and are plenty strong and they hide the "uglies" alot better
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03-13-2011, 12:15 PM
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Well from everyones opinions it looks like more than likely ill be going with a plate bumper, probably the outdoorlogic which is the best priced IMO. Thank you everyone for sharing your opinions and helping me out its much appreciated.
Ill post up pics whenever i can get it ordered and get it here.
Thanks,
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03-13-2011, 12:27 PM
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i like my tube bumper from badland
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03-13-2011, 12:42 PM
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WOW! I really like that tube bumper, whats the price usually run on those?
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03-13-2011, 12:52 PM
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I love my tube bumper too.
Same maker as Elton's, but with a little different bar setup. Badland Bumpers.
And what looks better is really subjective. I personally like the tube look a lot better on the 3rd gens (as long as they hide the under ugly). I just don't thing the sharp lines of the plate bumpers fit the more rounded body style of them. That being said, I still really love the look of plate bumpers on there too. If I had to go tube, I love my Badland bumper. It's built like a tank, hides more than most (especially with the plate on the top) and just looks great in my opinion. The Addicted bumper is awesome too. If I was going to go plate, I'd go OL or Shrockworks.
PS - Good thing Izz is out of the counrty... ;)
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i think its in the 600 dollar range i got mine used for around 450
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