Aftermarket front bumper?

[AK Troutbum]

Hello all, I've been looking to purchase an aftermarket front bumper for my bone stock '92 fj80, and I think I've narrowed it down to either the Dobinson Classic or the Ironman 4x4 Classic. I will be mounting a winch at some point in the not too distant future and I was just wondering what folks' thoughts were in regards to these two bumpers. I was also wondering if I might be overlooking something that maybe these two bumpers don't offer, and maybe I should be looking at something else. Thoughts?? I will also be adding a 2-2.5" suspension lift in the near future as well.

 

[Road Apple]

Those are two companies I know we’ll, but I rarely see anyone run their bumpers. Not sure why though.

4x4Labs, Slee, and ARB are bumpers many owners install.

The 4X4Labs has one of the best approach angles available and is very durable with a minimalism look. It is available in a DIY kit and offer periodic sales on MUD.

80 Series Front Bumper

80 Series Land Cruiser Front Bumper 4X4LABS front bumpers are built to order with various lighting accommodations. High clearance profile High approach angle Multiple winch platforms available Recovery points and tow hitch receiver built in Heavy duty skid plate Weld it yourself kits are also...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

The Slee Offroad Short Bus is a proven design that is strong in a popular design. The Short Bus also had good approach angle.

SLEE - "ShortBus" High Clearance front bumper - '91-'97 Land Cruiser / Lexus LX 450 - Slee Off Road

Features Now coated with Ultra Durable Fine Texture Powder Coat Lightweight yet strong design Excellent approach angle Recovery points transfer load directly to frame rails 2 Sets of light tabs Designed for Hawse Fairlead Tested in extreme rock crawling situations Winch Compatibility Warn Low...

sleeoffroad.com

The ARB has a classic design similar to the Ironman bumper in look with the full bull bar and available fog lights.

Deluxe Bumper 3450150

Winch Bumper

arbusa.com

I’m running a Dissent Offroad bumper with LED position lights and side facing “ditch” lights. It’s a modular design, which allows the owner to replace sections that get damaged. It is available with a full bull bar, short stinger, long stinger, or just the bumper alone.

80-series Ultra-High Clearance Offroad Winch Front Bumper LC80 FJ80

Dissent ultra-high clearance off-road winch-ready modular front bumper for the 80-series Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 450. This FJ80 front bumper only weighs 80lbs but its steel construction provides superior protection on the toughest trails.

dissentoffroad.com

 

[Comet]

Lots of great options. You listed teo good ones.

TJM T-17 winch bumper
Slee blueberry with winch
ARB which us similar to the ironman.

 

[Marco Lau]

Those are two companies I know we’ll, but I rarely see anyone run their bumpers. Not sure why though.

4x4Labs, Slee, and ARB are bumpers many owners install.

The 4X4Labs has one of the best approach angles available and is very durable with a minimalism look. It is available in a DIY kit and offer periodic sales on MUD.

80 Series Front Bumper

80 Series Land Cruiser Front Bumper 4X4LABS front bumpers are built to order with various lighting accommodations. High clearance profile High approach angle Multiple winch platforms available Recovery points and tow hitch receiver built in Heavy duty skid plate Weld it yourself kits are also...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

The Slee Offroad Short Bus is a proven design that is strong in a popular design.

SLEE - "ShortBus" High Clearance front bumper - '91-'97 Land Cruiser / Lexus LX 450 - Slee Off Road

Features Now coated with Ultra Durable Fine Texture Powder Coat Lightweight yet strong design Excellent approach angle Recovery points transfer load directly to frame rails 2 Sets of light tabs Designed for Hawse Fairlead Tested in extreme rock crawling situations Winch Compatibility Warn Low...

sleeoffroad.com

The ARB has a classic design similar to the Ironman bumper in look with the full bull bar and available fog lights.

Deluxe Bumper 3450150

Winch Bumper

arbusa.com

I’m running a Dissent Offroad bumper with LED position lights and side facing “ditch” lights. It’s a modular design, which allows the owner to replace sections that get damaged.

80-series Ultra-High Clearance Offroad Winch Front Bumper LC80 FJ80

Dissent ultra-high clearance off-road winch-ready modular front bumper for the 80-series Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 450. This FJ80 front bumper only weighs 80lbs but its steel construction provides superior protection on the toughest trails.

dissentoffroad.com

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That is a good looking rig with quality parts.

 

[crikeymike]

Hello all, I've been looking to purchase an aftermarket front bumper for my bone stock '92 fj80, and I think I've narrowed it down to either the Dobinson Classic or the Ironman 4x4 Classic. I will be mounting a winch at some point in the not too distant future and I was just wondering what folks' thoughts were in regards to these two bumpers. I was also wondering if I might be overlooking something that maybe these two bumpers don't offer, and maybe I should be looking at something else. Thoughts?? I will also be adding a 2-2.5" suspension lift in the near future as well.

Dobinsons, Ironman and ARB are all very similar in design, weight, features, and looks. They're good options for a full frontal bumper.

You could look at one of the other options if you need more front end clearance, but being in Alaska, the full frontal bumper would be the best bet. It may come down to price and shipping options for you!!

 

[calokie]

Those are two companies I know we’ll, but I rarely see anyone run their bumpers. Not sure why though.

4x4Labs, Slee, and ARB are bumpers many owners install.

The 4X4Labs has one of the best approach angles available and is very durable with a minimalism look. It is available in a DIY kit and offer periodic sales on MUD.

80 Series Front Bumper

80 Series Land Cruiser Front Bumper 4X4LABS front bumpers are built to order with various lighting accommodations. High clearance profile High approach angle Multiple winch platforms available Recovery points and tow hitch receiver built in Heavy duty skid plate Weld it yourself kits are also...

4x4labs.myshopify.com

The Slee Offroad Short Bus is a proven design that is strong in a popular design. The Short Bus also had good approach angle.

SLEE - "ShortBus" High Clearance front bumper - '91-'97 Land Cruiser / Lexus LX 450 - Slee Off Road

Features Now coated with Ultra Durable Fine Texture Powder Coat Lightweight yet strong design Excellent approach angle Recovery points transfer load directly to frame rails 2 Sets of light tabs Designed for Hawse Fairlead Tested in extreme rock crawling situations Winch Compatibility Warn Low...

sleeoffroad.com

The ARB has a classic design similar to the Ironman bumper in look with the full bull bar and available fog lights.

Deluxe Bumper 3450150

Winch Bumper

arbusa.com

I’m running a Dissent Offroad bumper with LED position lights and side facing “ditch” lights. It’s a modular design, which allows the owner to replace sections that get damaged. It is available with a full bull bar, short stinger, long stinger, or just the bumper alone.

80-series Ultra-High Clearance Offroad Winch Front Bumper LC80 FJ80

Dissent ultra-high clearance off-road winch-ready modular front bumper for the 80-series Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 450. This FJ80 front bumper only weighs 80lbs but its steel construction provides superior protection on the toughest trails.

dissentoffroad.com

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Love the Dissent, is that the powdercoat color from Dissent or did you get it done that color?

 

[thedoughboy]

I'm running the Ironman. I bought it because at the time it was the only bumper with lights. Now there are several options. The bumper is well built. I especially like the rubber "bumpers" that allow you to push vehicles if you need to.

 

[calokie]

I'm running the Ironman. I bought it because at the time it was the only bumper with lights. Now there are several options. The bumper is well built. I especially like the rubber "bumpers" that allow you to push vehicles if you need to.

any idea if the rubber bumpers removable?

 

[thedoughboy]

@calokie Removable, as in you don't want it there? Or, removable in case it is damaged and needs replacing?

 

[calokie]

@calokie Removable, as in you don't want it there? Or, removable in case it is damaged and needs replacing?

both reasons actually, but it looks good there

 

[Road Apple]

Love the Dissent, is that the powdercoat color from Dissent or did you get it done that color?

Dissent offers a variety of powder coating colors, which they apply in house. I was able to choose a gray that closely matched the LX450 side cladding.

 

[thedoughboy]

@calokie I will check it out tonight and let you know. If I remember correctly the answer is yes.

 

[Rusty Marlin]

Have you thought of "rolling your own"?

Anybody interested in a new front bumper design? Update 5/7, No more teasers!

I have a company in Columbia SC quoting me for the plates to weld up this bumper. I do not have a price yet. (2/20/21) Quote from company 1, Order 2 units 3 4 5 Price each $836.98 $776.92 $746.86 $728.84 I may be looking to have more than one made to offset the setup fee. Specs...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[calokie]

@calokie I will check it out tonight and let you know. If I remember correctly the answer is yes.

No worries man, don’t remove it unless you know it will go back on .

 

[thedoughboy]

I check it out tonight. Removable, but not something I would have off unless I needed to replace it due to damage.

 

[AK Troutbum]

I'm currently leaning towards the ARB right now because of availability (being able to get it shipped to my location), price point, and it seems to check all the boxes. Thoughts?

 

[Devils Paw 80]

I'm currently leaning towards the ARB right now because of availability (being able to get it shipped to my location), price point, and it seems to check all the boxes. Thoughts?

Can't go wrong with ARB. Shipping wasn't bad for mine either. I think it was 4WP from California.

 

[AK Troutbum]

Can't go wrong with ARB. Shipping wasn't bad for mine either. I think it was 4WP from California.

I'm looking at $1425, shipped from south Florida.

 

[ERG80]

I'm currently leaning towards the ARB right now because of availability (being able to get it shipped to my location), price point, and it seems to check all the boxes. Thoughts?

ARB all the way for me. I like the added bar that runs under the headlight. Seems like it would add quite a bit of strength to the light protection. In Tennessee we have a lot of deer so the protection is worth it. Dobinsons classic also has that bar but Ironman doesn’t have that extra tube.

Keep in mind it’s not a rock crawling bumper. Clearance isn’t as good as Slee and the others, and the wings can bend easier, but it’s the best animal strike protection.

 

[AK Troutbum]

ARB all the way for me. I like the added bar that runs under the headlight. Seems like it would add quite a bit of strength to the light protection. In Tennessee we have a lot of deer so the protection is worth it. Dobinsons classic also has that bar but Ironman doesn’t have that extra tube.

Keep in mind it’s not a rock crawling bumper. Clearance isn’t as good as Slee and the others, and the wings can bend easier, but it’s the best animal strike protection.

Yeah, I noticed the same thing when I was doing my comparisons. I actually liked the Delta with the full grille guard the best, but it was WAY out of my price range. Regarding protection against animals, we only have moose around here, and I don't think any of them will stand up to a 1600 lb moose at 60mph.