BIO Tube Bumper - Opinions Sought Before Purchase

[bicycleagent003]

Hey Mudders,

I am about to order the Bump It Offroad tube bumper, and thought I'd throw it up to the intelligentsia before I did so to ask 1) if anyone has ordered this bumper with any custom tidbits I might want to consider, and 2) if anyone has any experience with how this bumper did in a collision.

Here's the bumper I am talking about:
80 Custom Tube Front Bumper for Toyota Land Cruiser

I realize there are varied opinions on tube vs. plate bumpers, and I'm sold on tube for weight savings and cost.

I asked Mike at BIO if he could put headlight protection hoops on the bumper, which he said is not possible because of how tight the bumper sits to the body. I respect his opinion and his expertise, so that option is not available.

Thanks!
Russell

 

[ajax1]

I'm running it great bumper has bashed rocks plenty times tube holds up well, really good departure angles, I fit 9.5 winch into mine pretty easy

 

[ajax1]

 

[lumbee1]

This has always been my favorite tube bumper. The only thing I would change is welding plates in the large holes under the headlights.

 

[ETXLX450F]

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[the architect]

Paging @ryaneddy16 - got any feedback?

 

[ryaneddy16]

fantastic bumper! i think i looks the best out of all the tube bumper options. ITs super strong with 1.75 x .120 wall DOM tubing and 1/4in plate.

 

[LS1FJ40]

This has always been my favorite tube bumper. The only thing I would change is welding plates in the large holes under the headlights.

X2. I'm typically not a huge tube bumper fan but I like the design of this one. However, it seems unfinished without some plate covering those two openings...

 

[bluecruiser]

Don't have the bumper but know plenty of guys that are customers of BIOR and have a lot of great feedback about Mike and his products. I know Mike personally, as well, and can vouch for him being an asset to the LC community.

 

[4G63 POWER]

Headlight protection from what exactly? If you crash, anything in front of the headlights is going to smash the headlights. I have one and love it. It's not a weight savings though. It's way heavier than stock. Consider this if you have a tired motor and don't care about gas mileage. I had mine customized with driving light mounts/ pads. Lights not installed yet.

 

[4G63 POWER]

 

[bicycleagent003]

Thanks for the pics and tips, guys. I see now why putting plate in the large openings is impractical. The recovery points come directly through those openings. The bumper looks great, I'm even more sold on it now.

Thanks again, fellas.

 

[4G63 POWER]

Nah you don't need plates, that blocks airflow and adds weight as well as cost.

 

[Killacush]

DEAR LORD THIS IS SO CLEAN!!!!!!

 

[lumbee1]

Thanks for the pics and tips, guys. I see now why putting plate in the large openings is impractical. The recovery points come directly through those openings. The bumper looks great, I'm even more sold on it now.

Thanks again, fellas.

Bumper looks great but I still think it needs plates in the holes. The running boards need to be removed and a matching tube bumper needs to be installed on the back.

 

[4G63 POWER]

Thanks, that's on the to do list. Been trying to figure out which rear I want to go with.

 

[4G63 POWER]

DEAR LORD THIS IS SO CLEAN!!!!!!

Thanks, imported all the way from cali!