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Yeah, bite me. You have no idea where I've been or what I do..
Correct, but if youre not even hitting your rear bumper I can imagine not much
 
Check my avatar. Front bumper is TT prototype and it is well used and abused. Same for the sliders. Rear bumper? I've not run a trail yet that I needed my tire up out of the way. I tow with the truck and need the hitch, I drag that before my tire comes close to anything.

Most rear bumpers are for show, so people have places to store the Roto-Pax and high-lift jacks they never use.
I think the only good budget rear bumper options are the Dobinsons and 4x4 labs
i actually had a good conversation yesterday with the guy at 4x4 Labs so I’m seriously considering the kit package. I know a good welder and it seems like a viable option for what I want. Dobinsons was my next option. Still looking though...
 
i actually had a good conversation yesterday with the guy at 4x4 Labs so I’m seriously considering the kit package. I know a good welder and it seems like a viable option for what I want. Dobinsons was my next option. Still looking though...
I have long considered their kit option to be the best bang for buck - but I don't have welding skills. Keep us posted on the cost and quality of local weld job.
 
Yeah, bite me. You have no idea where I've been or what I do..
Don't let him get under your skin, your irritation will only feed him 😉. Get a rear bumper if you want to!

Correct, but if you're not even hitting your rear bumper I can imagine not much
I don't disagree, vast majority of us, even the ones who wheel on mild trails, don't need a re-enforced rear bumper, but dammit if it isn't ultimate masculine jewelry!
 
What’s the deal? If you do a solid axle swap you get to troll and be an a$$hole everyday on the forum?
 
What’s the deal? If you do a solid axle swap you get to troll and be an a$$hole everyday on the forum?
No but if you trash talk someone because they want a cheap bumper I think it's reasonable to question their authority on the matter
 
Why did I have to click on this thread. Now I have to find a way to explain to the wife that I spent 2k on a new metal bumper to replace a perfectly functioning bumper that was already on the truck.

It's ALWAYS about her safety in mind @manh3 ... :rofl:
 
What's everyone's opinions on a rear bumper vs. a Wilco hitch carrier? At $900ish it's tough to justify the Wilco
 
What's everyone's opinions on a rear bumper vs. a Wilco hitch carrier? At $900ish it's tough to justify the Wilco
Depending on your purpose... Bought a rear bumper with swing arms to carry jerry cans, trasharoo, high lift jack, traction boards, ability of 2nd spare when needed, and of cause the look! All those could go on a roof rack (except cool look) at 1/3 of the cost but didn't want to put all that weight up there. This decision costed me about 2k o_O and an inconvenience of once or twice a week use of the hatch/gate.
 
Depending on your purpose... All could go on a roof rack (except cool look) at 1/3 of the cost but all that weight up there.

Agreed... I really wanted a Slee... :cool: Do I need it? 🧐 I thought I had the justification as I didn't think my 17" Rock Warrior and Wildpeak AT would ride well up in the OEM spare tire position. 🤔 Blew that thought up...:geek:

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Agreed... I really wanted a Slee... :cool: Do I need it? 🧐 I thought I had the justification as I didn't think my 17" Rock Warrior and Wildpeak AT would ride well up in the OEM spare tire position. 🤔 Blew that thought up...:geek:

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You may check the front side of the tire for rub against the cross support bar of the diff. It may rub
 
Just got my Dissent bumper on. If you can afford it, pick one up double swingouts its a nice touch for upgrades later (yes i know i need to wash my baby)
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What's everyone's opinions on a rear bumper vs. a Wilco hitch carrier? At $900ish it's tough to justify the Wilco

Bumper all the way, IMO. Seems like the Wilco has all the negatives of a steel bumper with swing outs (pain to access the rear hatch) but none of the advantages like better departure angle and additional strength and protection. Since it mounts in the trailer hitch I'd say you loose departure angle with a Wilco.

Of course all of that only matters if you're wheeling your truck.
 

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