The time has come for the front bumper shrockworks or pelfreybilt

weeeee · Jan 11, 2017

jrob said:
Bit biased here, but I voted Shrockworks.

-Phenomenal build quality
-Really good powder coat
-Excellent customer service
-Absolutely worth the wait

Also, they throw awesome bonfire parties. Those boys are awesome and actually made me a cam indexing tool for my KTM one night on their CNC plasma cutter. (my buddies motorcycle shop is in the same complex)
They're seriously some really good guys.

That Pelfrybuilt does look nice though I have to say, I like that you don't have to deal with trimming out the headlights.

If you do go shrockworks, I recommend just cutting up your front bumper for the trim pieces. Looks a lot cleaner in my opinion.

maddiesel67 said:
do you have any pics of it done this way?

UGH Tonights the night a decision must be made..

This will not work with the Shrockworks unless you get it without the headlight hoops, or are prepared to hack out the center section of the grill as I unfortunately found out myself. The center hoop on the Shrockworks is too close to the OEM grill portion to work.

I preferred the cleaner look of the OEM Limited bumper to the SW filler plates, unfortunately it did not work. If you look closely at the TRD grill, the white chalk line is where the SW headlight hoops impact. That area is critical to maintain the structure of the plastic bumper, without it, the bumper will flap around. ARB and Demello owners will be able to do what I did without any issues since the headlight hoops are further out than the SW.

If you still want the TRD garnish with the SW, you'll need to trim the corners slightly. Currently running it this way.

Liquidmantis · Jan 11, 2017

I saw a Pelfreybilt that tucked up under the lights. I don't know if that was just a prototype or what, but I really liked the look of it.

LawnDart · Jan 11, 2017

Liquidmantis said:
I saw a Pelfreybilt that tucked up under the lights. I don't know if that was just a prototype or what, but I really liked the look of it.

They only look like the production ones.

Liquidmantis · Jan 11, 2017

LawnDart said:
They only look like the production ones.

Okay, then I'm probably thinking about the MetalTech. I've looked at so many bumper pictures...

wadle5 · Jan 11, 2017

Also voted Shrockworks. Nothing wrong with Pelfrey, just liked the looks better on the Shrockworks. Also the quality/delivery/communication was great.

LawnDart · Jan 11, 2017

Liquidmantis said:
Okay, then I'm probably thinking about the MetalTech. I've looked at so many bumper pictures...

Not a fan of that bumper, the fact that they didn't box a few of the corners just makes it look...unfinished, and the fact that it doesn't come out wider than the fenders means you're not getting much protection.

maddiesel67 · Jan 15, 2017

The other aspect i need to consider is i was wanting to add a .5-1" body lift to help clear 35 12.50's. Perlfrybilt basicly told me it may or may not work id have to try. And they dont to any customizing/modifications to their bumpers. Shrockworks told me no problem they could change there cad program could customize it for a body lift. At no charge

I dont know how much adjustment is availible with the pelfrybilt but i doubt its 1".

Dark Lord · Jan 15, 2017

I don't like the looks of the Pelfrey or Metal Tech bumpers. I like my Demello bumper. It's a bit more lower profile than the SW, and lighter. I got it during a sale, so it wasn't too crazy expensive either.

If I were to get anything other than the Demello it would've been an Addicted Off-road or a 4x4labs.

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Moto69Joe · Jan 15, 2017

I voted Shrockworks. Have their bumpers and sliders and they're top notch stuff. Love the idea of a heavy duty steel bumper to ram through stuff if needed.

Watchdogg · Jan 15, 2017

I have shrockworks bumper, but if I had to do it again, I would go 4x4 labs.

Pedro60 · Jan 20, 2017

I have a aluminim Pelfreybilt bomper in route to my coater now. My wife and I were thinking doing a matching silver to our 2016 SR5 but now leaning towards matte black. I will let you guys know what I think when I get it mounted

maddiesel67 · Jan 20, 2017

Pedro60 said:
I have a aluminim Pelfreybilt bomper in route to my coater now. My wife and I were thinking doing a matching silver to our 2016 SR5 but now leaning towards matte black. I will let you guys know what I think when I get it mounted

let me know how much adjustment there is up and down when mounting

Pedro60 · Jan 20, 2017

maddiesel67 said:
let me know how much adjustment there is up and down when mounting

Will do! I should have it back from the powdercoaters next Wednesday.
I'm probably going to get it coated in one of the new polymer coatings available.

Plascoat.com

Geezer81 · Jan 22, 2017

I'm not sponsored nor did I receive any discounts on my Metaltech with the exception of being an early buyer. No other incentives for me. I don't run their stickers, etc.

Unbiased recommendation:

1. Good fit/welds
2. A deer ran out in front of the rig while in Moab. It held up as it should. PROVEN
3. I couldn't be happier with it

pics on my IG: http://www.instagram.com/gxplore4runner

Pedro60 · Jan 25, 2017

Got a couple pictures from the coater tonight. Went with Satin Black

matoolie · Jan 30, 2017

I voted Pelfreybilt.

The time has come for the front bumper shrockworks or pelfreybilt

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