FJ80 front bumper

[pattho]

Having a hard time deciding if I should spend money to replace my front bumper

A few of you have seen it, I dont think any of it can be bent back into better shape.

What do you think? Should I replace it?



If I replace the bumper I am torn on another ARB bumper or a slee or a ??? or a custom bumper?
p.s. Anyone have an FJ80 bumper they want to sell?

[locrwln1]

That is a tough decision, I like ARB bumpers, but I also like Slee's "shortbus" front bumper. Slee's is tougher not doubt. I debated the same thing. I went with the ARB because I have had one before on my 4runner and I liked the protection it provided to the headlights when traveling through the brush in the middle of Nevada. It also saved me a couple of times while rockcrawling.

After all of that rambling, I guess I am saying...good luck with the decision.

Jack

P.S. The took care of my stock bumper on a Deer Valley trail run so I can't help you on a front bumper.

[alia176]

maybe it's worth finding a metal fab shop to see if it can be heated and then beat back into shape for a decent cost. Otherwise, it becomes a paper weight AND more $$ has to be spent on a new bumper.

[krokarthecrooked]

Ok so everyone knows that doesnt already im a welder by trade and with a torch and welder i can fix anything or make anything so heres the deal i can prolly straighten what you have and make it look good again and maybe a little reinforcment to go along with it Just say when and where and i can hook you up and i wont kill you $$$$$$ wise i also do some horse trading for the work i do just ask Chicago anyway let me know

Dan

[pattho]

Yea if you think you can take care of it that would be great

I am heading out of town for 10 days or so, and leaving the truck at home

Give me a ring, I PM'd you my number