Bumper poll - please read before voting

[BILT4ME]

And part of that is the god awful sales tax here. 10%
So the bumper is 2500.
250 in taxes. 250-350 shipped.

Sales tax is 10% almost everywhere, so that's nothing special.

I have watched bumpers for years and have yet to see "The One" that I like.

I'll settle for an ARB, DVS is too expensive and looks too "techno" and tube bumpers are absolutely not what I want.

What do I want? I'm not sure but it needs to fit the lines of the body style more and be more rounded to match. It needs to protect the hood and headlights. It needs to help me push up and over an obstacle instead of being an air dam.

I have not seen what I like and have started sketching numerous times, but I don't have the time to do a full blown design and fab. I have the resources for all of that though.

 

[arndog123]

I vote option 1. Really don't like the looks of the Delta bumper. I'm an ARB fan though.

 

[Dusten]

Sales tax is 10% almost everywhere, so that's nothing special.

I have watched bumpers for years and have yet to see "The One" that I like.

I'll settle for an ARB, DVS is too expensive and looks too "techno" and tube bumpers are absolutely not what I want.

What do I want? I'm not sure but it needs to fit the lines of the body style more and be more rounded to match. It needs to protect the hood and headlights. It needs to help me push up and over an obstacle instead of being an air dam.

I have not seen what I like and have started sketching numerous times, but I don't have the time to do a full blown design and fab. I have the resources for all of that though.

I understand that, which is why I'm looking at prefab, because I'm currently bumperless.

Sales tax in Idaho is 6%
So a fun weekend trip can save me $400+ even after accounting for fuel.

And I'm originally from Oregon, our sales tax is 0, also I lived in Virginia where it's 4%

10% is wild to me. Especially on s*** like cars.

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

I understand that, which is why I'm looking at prefab, because I'm currently bumperless.

Sales tax in Idaho is 6%
So a fun weekend trip can save me $400+ even after accounting for fuel.

And I'm originally from Oregon, our sales tax is 0, also I lived in Virginia where it's 4%

10% is wild to me. Especially on s*** like cars.

its really no fun when you buy your rig out of state and bring it back to get registered in WA. With nice cruiser prices that 10% is a huge cost.

Edit: cause I’m bad at formatting…and worse at typing.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

I don't like either choice. Would go stock (Or ARB).

 

[-Spike-]

I seem to have different taste in bumpers than most 80 owners because the two I listed are the only two I would even consider out of the main list of bumpers.

This is the problem with polls. Everyone has an opinion. None are wrong (with the possible exception of anyone who likes the ARB bumper ), but they aren't necessarily yours. It's your rig, you can't base your decision on what someone else, even the majority, thinks. If you think you can, go buy the ARB because I'm pretty sure they've outsold most other bumpers combined. Buy what is going to make you happy, whether that be based on style or cost, or some of each.

 

[MrMikeyG]

While I do have an ARB, I'm not going to clutter this thread with pro's for it. It fell into my lap so to speak, and it serves a function. I like the Avid you posted. What I find funny is that if one were to grind all "hoop" stuff off of an arb, the lines would look very similar to the Avid. The Avid does look beefy though. As far as the DVS, it has too many facets. It looks too stealth bomber for me. I like DVS as vendors, and I'm happy they're bringing cool stuff to the community, but that bumper doesn't do it for me.

FZJ80 Tube Bumper w/ Small Stinger

Metal Tech FJ80 Front Tube Bumper w/Small Stinger BARE STEEL. Fits multiple vehicles.

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The link I posted is for a tube bumper that seems to be discontinued, so it's just an example. Imo, tube bumpers always look slightly incomplete. My vote out of your 2 choices above is for the Avid.

 

[Spdstr280Z]

I thought it was just me that was having the internal bumper debate. Of your choices, I'm going with Delta, for you. I love Delta as a company and what they are doing for the Cruiser market. I WANT to send them money. Unfortunately I'm in the camp that does not love the looks of the front bumper on an 80 series. Little too modern and too many shapes / angles for me. On the other hand, I just saw a pic of the Delta bumper for a 100 and first impressions are it is so damn good I want to go buy a 100 now. But I don't see any point in buying something temporary now if the spend on one you really like is not an issue for you. Of course you could always get your money back selling it later, but why complicate things... Road trip !

Jason

 

[G-Cat]

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Still my favorite 1-off…

 

[Dusten]

While I do have an ARB, I'm not going to clutter this thread with pro's for it. It fell into my lap so to speak, and it serves a function. I like the Avid you posted. What I find funny is that if one were to grind all "hoop" stuff off of an arb, the lines would look very similar to the Avid. The Avid does look beefy though. As far as the DVS, it has too many facets. It looks too stealth bomber for me. I like DVS as vendors, and I'm happy they're bringing cool stuff to the community, but that bumper doesn't do it for me.

FZJ80 Tube Bumper w/ Small Stinger

Metal Tech FJ80 Front Tube Bumper w/Small Stinger BARE STEEL. Fits multiple vehicles.

metaltech4x4.com

The link I posted is for a tube bumper that seems to be discontinued, so it's just an example. Imo, tube bumpers always look slightly incomplete. My vote out of your 2 choices above is for the Avid.

That's why I want a tube frame with some plate to fill it in. Cover the ugly stuff so to speak. The avid isn't my favorite by far, but based on it's cost I could warrant buying it until I can replace it. The dvs is too expensive for that

 

[MrMikeyG]

@G-Cat Thanks for that, I had forgotten about that one, and his user name. That is a good one.

 

[PNWTreeOctopus]

@G-Cat Thanks for that, I had forgotten about that one, and his user name. That is a good one.

Rumors are that these are NLA.

 

[G-Cat]

Dissent has nice bumper

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[baldilocks]

Slee short bus is back in stock. Which ever bumper you choose please go out and run into some trees and rocks with it occasionally.

 

[mingles]

Slee short bus is back in stock. Which ever bumper you choose please go out and run into the some trees and rocks with it occasionally.

Not any more . They released 6 short bus bumpers Friday mid morning and they were all sold within a few hours. I tried to order Friday evening and they were “out of stock”.

I confirmed with them by phone this AM and it is 6-8 weeks for the next batch. You can bet I’ll be quicker next time…

As for the OP, buy what makes you happy. I love the quality/features of the DVS but find it aesthetically unappealing. Their rear bumper however, is awesome.

 

[Dusten]

Dissent has nice bumper

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Sadly it's also 4 months away if ordered today. As I have no bumper I don't really wanna wait 4 months.

 

[Dusten]

Slee short bus is back in stock. Which ever bumper you choose please go out and run into the some trees and rocks with it occasionally.

Do trees in a mall parking lot count?

 

[Outsane]

Dvs.. I have been banging it on rocks since I got it. No issues, tucked up nice and high. I like the look.

 

[Stoshu]

That's why I want a tube frame with some plate to fill it in. Cover the ugly stuff so to speak. The avid isn't my favorite by far, but based on it's cost I could warrant buying it until I can replace it. The dvs is too expensive for that

This was my solution to the pricey front bumper dilemma. Started with a Trail Gear tube bumper (they're currently in the $600-$650 range) and had another Mud member cut out the top plate inserts to give it a more finished look. Some quick stitch welding of the top plates and I had a fairly inexpensive and effective front bumper. A pre-drilled winch mount and 2" receiver comes incorporated into the bumper from TG, which is nice. I wasn't a big fan of tube bumpers, but this one has grown on me with the functionality and price point. Good luck with the search.

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[alia176]

I didn't read the entire thread but here's my opinion, for whatever that's worth. Any thoughts given to a DIY weld together kit to save money and able to customize at the same time? I've built bumpers from scratch as well as put together two kits from NWTI (for the 4runner) and there's a huge time savings when everything is cut cleanly and ready to be welded.

Just a thought.