Bumper for my 80 after being rear ended (8 Viewers)

[brownriggj]

Hey All,

I know the subject of bumpers has been covered a good bit, but I'm having trouble deciding what to do. My truck got rear ended and the person who hit me is going to spring for the damage, and I was thinking now might be the time to get a proper bumper on the back. I can't afford all the swing away accessories now (and it doesn't feel right sticking the other party with that cost anyway), so what bumper could be a good choice. I need a tow hitch, no swingarms so I can drop the reach hatch without fussing, and my mechanic is hoping I'll find a bumper that doesn't come in pieces needing to be welded up.

Any ideas on what would be a good choice in this weird stich?

 

[Kernal]

Are the original rear bumper parts removed yet?

Can you post up photos of the damage?

 

[Fj80oregon]

Good luck finding one in stock! Most builders seem to be weeks out if not months. Buy a 4x4 labs and you can add accessories later or a delta VS same thing add accessories later. If they have any available.

 

[brownriggj]

Are the original rear bumper parts removed yet?

Can you post up photos of the damage?

OEM bumper is still on, just a little bit mushed. Everything internal from there seems just fine thankfully.

 

[brownriggj]

Good luck finding one in stock! Most builders seem to be weeks out if not months. Buy a 4x4 labs and you can add accessories later or a delta VS same thing add accessories later. If they have any available.

I like both of those and the Delta is especially appealing as they won't need to cut up the truck's rear end. Does anyone use / recommend the ARB bumper anymore? I've got an ARB on the front and the roof so might be nice to keep it similar?

 

[robnicko]

Id go one of these but you need to make sure you have upgraded rear suspension to handle the weight
rear swingouts are optional as well

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