CBI Front Bumper and Sliders (Lots of Pics)

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So, I wanted to post up some pictures of my new CBI front bumper and bolt-on sliders. First off, I want to give CBI their due praise. These guys are awesome and so are their products! Nathan and Steve were incredibly helpful every step of the way! I must say, it is nice to deal with a company that still knows how to provide great customer service. To give you a brief example of how these guys go out of their way to make the customer happy; there was a bit of a mishap with my sliders and a new set had to be shipped out to me, but Nathan went well above and beyond to make me happy in the exchange, to the point of compensating me beyond necessary for painting/powder coating and shipping. He made a somewhat frustrating situation, not only bearable, but actually almost enjoyable.

But, it isn't only their customer service, their products are top notch. I always really loved the look of the Shrockworks bumper, but was not willing to wait the necessary time to get one. In looking, I saw the CBI one and thought it looked pretty nice in the pictures. So, after talking with Nathan about it at length I decided to pull the trigger. But, I will say there were times where I was a little unsure of what it would look like and the quality, only really because there are so few pictures and, other than their rear bumper, it doesn't seem like many people are running their stuff. However, when i received the bumper and the sliders and when I mounted everything up I can truly say that this stuff is AWESOME and any concerns I had were immediately relieved! Now that I have the bumper, I still really like the Shrockworks, but I think I can honestly say that I prefer mine by a long shot! Not to mention the fact that it is cheaper, quicker and, from what I have heard about Shrockworks, comes with better support and customer service! So, without going on for ever I will get to the pictures, but also will say that without hesitation I would HIGHLY recommend CBI for anyone and everyone who is looking for armor for their rig. Hope you guys enjoy the pics.
 

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I'm not positive, but I think Nathan told me it is about 120 lbs. And thanks, I am really pleased with the outcome! It's like I got a new car again!
 
I'm sold!! I've been eye-balling their front bumper for months! Based on what I've seen and read about their rear bumper, I was imagining that the front would be pretty nice, too! Thanks for sharing your experience and the pics! I like a lot of the details of this bumper! I wasn't sure about their sliders, but those pretty nice as well! Would you mind taking a picture from above the slider, looking down on it with the driver door open?

Now I have to start budgeting my expected tax return!

Congrats on the upgrades!
 
I like the white a lot! My only comment is that there seems to be a lot of extra material hanging down low. Perhaps it's only noticeable on yours because it's white as opposed to the black Shrockworks and ARB. Do they have a front skip plate option that goes over that area?
 
...there seems to be a lot of extra material hanging down low. Perhaps it's only noticeable on yours because it's white as opposed to the black Shrockworks and ARB. Do they have a front skip plate option that goes over that area?

Yeah, I've been oogling these pics and was wondering the same thing. Seems like you could get hung up on stuff with that lower edge. On their website, it looks like there's another piece attached that covers those lower mounting points.

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Thanks everyone, I am really happy with the final result and the whole experience with Nathan and Steve! Clockwork, regarding the lower hardware; I am not aware of a skid option. However, I would imagine you are correct that part of the reason it is so noticeable is because of the white. Also though, I know that in the redesign of this bumper CBI really beefed up the mounting points, so it may not be that the Shrockworks is covered in that area as much as they just don't mount the same way and to the same extent. Just my thoughts. Honestly, it doesn't bother me at all so I didn't really notice and was just very impressed with how solidly the bumper mounts.

Doozi, I would highly recommend their sliders as well! They were a bear to get on, but are solid as a rock and very resonant priced. Here is a pic from the door. Hope out helps.
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The bumper in the picture on the website is the first one they did, but it had been redesigned and now looks like the one I have. Honestly, I wouldn't be worried about anything getting hung up. To my understanding the redesign was to beef up the mounting points and that is why the lower area looks a little different. However, Nathan at CBI could obviously shed a lot more light on this than I can.

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Bumper looks real nice, and I've been searching for some good pics like these and some reasons to buy this other then the fantastic price. Seems to me like there are no lower signal lights though, even the website pic has them (guessing you have a 5th gen without them). Also it seem almost overkill on the lower mountings, not that its a bad thing, but with my setup I am sure to cut half of it off and modify it to fit a 6inch bracket drop. Could you possibly elaborate a bit more where and what its mounting to down below.

Sliders look real good as well, you have done very well and I give credit to CBI for making such a nice bumper.
 
Bumper looks real nice, and I've been searching for some good pics like these and some reasons to buy this other then the fantastic price. Seems to me like there are no lower signal lights though, even the website pic has them (guessing you have a 5th gen without them). Also it seem almost overkill on the lower mountings, not that its a bad thing, but with my setup I am sure to cut half of it off and modify it to fit a 6inch bracket drop. Could you possibly elaborate a bit more where and what its mounting to down below.

Sliders look real good as well, you have done very well and I give credit to CBI for making such a nice bumper.


The turn signal holes are not present because I have an 06 and they are incorporated into the headlight assembly. Not sure if the mounting is overkill, I like it, makes me feel sure the bumper is secure for anything! Regarding the mounting, it has two main brackets that mount to the existing bumper brackets, which then hold most of the mounting points for the bumper. However, there are two small brackets off the side that also mount to the frame, you can see them on the bottom in the pictures from the side. There also is another bracket that goes across the bottom and mounts the the bumper and cross member in the front where the stock skid also mounts. It is indeed a beefy mounting setup, but I don't find it overkill. I figure, this is CBI's business and I trust that they made the mounting system that way for a reason. Just my 2cents. Also, if you get in touch with CBI they could explain the mounting much better than I can.

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Do you believe that your sliders stick out far enough to also protect from knuckleheads who open they're doors into other vehicles?
 
Do you believe that your sliders stick out far enough to also protect from knuckleheads who open they're doors into other vehicles?

Like Clockwork said it would depend on the car. If it was low enough not to contact the body first then yes. Probably would not do a thing against other trucks or suvs.
 
It will do something against other trucks and SUVS

A green S-10 hit backed in to me in a parking lot a couple of months ago.



I just painted over it, he had to go the body shop.
 
It will do something against other trucks and SUVS

A green S-10 hit backed in to me in a parking lot a couple of months ago.



I just painted over it, he had to go the body shop.

Well then, if Matt's situation is anything to go by then I guess they would work against trucks. Thanks for the info and "test run" for us Matt!
 

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