Any consensus on bumpers? (5 Viewers)

[brasskey]

You don’t have to cut frame or sheet metal. Same for LX570

I think he was referring to the entire body. So, full replacement bumpers where you don't have to cut the bumper.

Which bumper for the 200 doesn't require any cutting of the body or frame?

There's quite a few full replacements out there. TJM, Rival, AFN, Dissent, etc.

 

[82SC]

Don’t forget our good friends in Argentina

Rhino 4x4

 

[Gazziza]

Don’t forget our good friends in Argentina

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Rhino 4x4

Aren't those essentially unobtainium?

 

[82SC]

Naw. You can contact them thru WhatsApp

A little leap of faith wiring money to Argentina but guys on the forum have done a group buy. And order came thru.

 

[40Man]

We can special order you the aluminum bumper from AUS, but keep in mind there is a 50% deposit and could take 2-4 months to receive pending on when the next container is being filled and arrival time.
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Good to know. I wish that had been communicated to me when I was bumper shopping. I had an email exchange in August of 2022 and was told by Stephanie that it was not available. Definitely would have picked it up if it had been an option.

 

[Gazziza]

Naw. You can contact them thru WhatsApp

A little leap of faith wiring money to Argentina but guys on the forum have done a group buy. And order came thru.

You are a braver man than me. Also how much is the bumper?

 

[gasman4u]

TJM OUTBACK HEAVY DUTY BUMPER BLACK STEEL 070SB13N82C, this is a direct fit replacing the stock bumper.

Thanks for the replies! The link above is asking me for a dealer login after clicking through.

 

[Bunga]

Does anyone have any info on the ARB polymer smartbar in US?

 

[gaijin]

Thanks for the replies! The link above is asking me for a dealer login after clicking through.

Here's a direct link that works: TJM OUTBACK HEAVY DUTY BUMPER BLACK STEEL $2195 SKU 070SB13N82C

HTH

 

[Heritage 2020]

Interesting that the polymer ARB Smart Bar bull bar is supposedly “stronger” than steel.

No doubt its far lighter, but it would be great to see the series of tests used in the comparison.

I’ve an ARB Summit which is no doubt very protective against deer strikes, but less weight at equal/greater strength is an interesting value proposition—if indeed true.

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[Caveman Cruiser]

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[unclemat]

My local LC shop (ACC garage) recommended against the Victory 4x4. Said the ones they've seen have been thin with inconsistent welds compared to other offerings.

I ended up going with Dissent, but it's currently on backorder so I cannot speak to it's quality.

Which is a shame because I think their front bumper looks really nice on the 200 (in the bar-less variant). Sleek, does not stick out, clean, no exposed welds or bolts. Also can be had in aluminum for low weight (only 85lbs). The integrated logo cutout is little cheesy, however.

It seems form over function, though. The recovery points are stupid and dangerous to use given how the bumper is mounted. It mounts at least in place of the recovery points in addition to the weak frame horns. Given how the bracket is constructed it would not be easy to retrofit the clevis nut/stud solution ARB/TJM/Ironman all use.

Perhaps ok choice for a lightweight high clearance bumper, but mounting a winch to it seems sketchy.