considering how far out it sticks, it's not surprising you bang it on rocks.
I did the coastal kit, super low profile:
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Bumper poll - please read before voting
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I did the coastal kit, super low profile:
^^^That's funny but some truth to it... DVS hands down unless your running less than 35's. Anything smaller on tire size, it does look oversized. 35" and up it looks perfect. Not sure why your not considering Dissent, but certainly worth looking at as well.
I've heard Avid takes really really long these days. Have you considered Trail Tailor- looks similar? When I called it was mentioned the wait was 4-6w. Bumpers - https://www.trail-tailor.com/bumpers.html.
Personally I'll be going with the DVS stinger only front eventually, I just need to tease out all mechanical needs first on my new 80.
Good luck!
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Not bad. Honestly just based on the web site, I didn't even realize they were actively selling bumpers.... The Bumper tab is just a picture slideshow for me, no pricing / lead times / etc. when everything else is pictured and priced on the model pages.
Jason
Jason
read up on TT's fair weather customer service before you pay for that royal treatment
Get some 1/4" and 10ga plate steel, learn how to use a MIG and make one...super simple and satisfying...
And for the cost of one of those bumpers you get a decent welder that you can use for future projects
And for the cost of one of those bumpers you get a decent welder that you can use for future projects
the DVS does stick out farther, but it puts the winch up higher and may have a better approach angle and access to the winch... will have to compare directly..
I'll take approach angle over stick out..
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The problem with those super tight-to-the-body bumpers (or sliders, for that matter) is that the moment you hit something at a weird angle, or something that shaped in a weird way, the body will take part of that hit. So, protective hardware sticking out a bit is not such a bad thing in my book.
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I didn't see bumper when I looked at their site. And as avid hasn't responded to emails or calls I'm leaning away from them at this point.I've heard Avid takes really really long these days. Have you considered Trail Tailor- looks similar? When I called it was mentioned the wait was 4-6w. Bumpers - https://www.trail-tailor.com/bumpers.html.
Personally I'll be going with the DVS stinger only front eventually, I just need to tease out all mechanical needs first on my new 80
Good luck!
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Ya know.........the thing I find funny about this whole 'big tough front bumper' thing, is that it is placed where you can see where you are going, know what to avoid and miss, as you are in control, and yet the arse of the car is never really thought about until someone (out of your control) runs into the back of you.
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Dave
A rear bumper will eventually happen. But the truck has a rear bumper on it. It currently has no front bumper. So this is a higher priority
I can't do a kit. I don't weld. And I don't plan to learn on a bumper. The dvs bumper is much more balanced when combined with the grill guard
Their almost 4 month wait time...
I have a welder. I don't have room to weld or time to learn.Get some 1/4" and 10ga plate steel, learn how to use a MIG and make one...super simple and satisfying...
And for the cost of one of those bumpers you get a decent welder that you can use for future projects
My garage is big enough for 1 car and my massive tools and bench. My lightning doesn't sit outside over night very often. Especially in freezing temps. I don't run antifreeze in the intercooler system. Also, I don't have room for all my cars to be outside. So when one is being worked on, it's in the shop. To properly weld up a bumper I'd need to empty the garage. Not possible.
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I can’t believe so many people are voting for the Avid. It isn’t tried and tested like the DVS. I guess if we’re basing this poll on looks solely I suppose the Avid may have a run at this competition. I think the Avid is fugly and I’d be interested to read real-world testing.
I think everyone loves the ARB because it was probably one of the first and very few options for the 80 twenty-something years ago and people loved it because lack of options. And it’s probably a little bit of group-think going on too.
You get what you pay for and I think the ARB or Avid is nothing close to the quality and workmanship of the Delta. DVS are proud of their merch but they have every right to be. People will pay.
I think everyone loves the ARB because it was probably one of the first and very few options for the 80 twenty-something years ago and people loved it because lack of options. And it’s probably a little bit of group-think going on too.
You get what you pay for and I think the ARB or Avid is nothing close to the quality and workmanship of the Delta. DVS are proud of their merch but they have every right to be. People will pay.
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I can understand the appeal of the ARB.
They're a well known brand. They support aging platforms. You know what you're getting.
I also think it's ugly. Unimaginative. And far to common for what it is.
I'm going to think on it some more at work. But as I got designated for ot this weekend, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the dvs. I just need to decide on options and used vs new winch.
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There was a guy on here making bumpers a while ago. Think the name of his outfit is Lost Industries. Nice looking stuff. He’s a machinist by trade, so they’re well engineered pieces of kit. Can’t remember his handle on Mud
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You did say your buddy can weld, hence my suggestion for starting with a DIY kit then customize it to suit.
I've had my ARB for 17 years and it has been through a lot of $hit but something a little less "bulky" would be nicer. I've never been a fan of the "stinger" look on these rigs, on a rock buggy, no problem, but not on these bloated pigs. Back then, it was the Slee bumper or the ARB but now the choices are several.
Good luck, it's a tough one.
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The buddy that welds is a fab guy. If he had time to weld a bumper it would be done.
I recently cut the "wings" off to re-engineer but this basic center piece started my bumper fab build. Took all of 2 hours to design and weld up.
Also Dissent makes a nice modular bumper not sure if you've seen those yet.
Also Dissent makes a nice modular bumper not sure if you've seen those yet.
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You're the third person to mention dissent. I have no issue with their bumper. It's their current 4 month lead time inhave issue with.
OP, though it's been mentioned prior, the Trail Gear bumper gets the job done and could be good for you until a bumper is fab'd.
I removed this bumper from my 80 in favor of another and am looking to sell it - send me a message if you're interested.
I removed this bumper from my 80 in favor of another and am looking to sell it - send me a message if you're interested.
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After agonizing and debating I decided to go with the dvs.
Added it all to my cart. Added a winch. And clicked pay.
And this.
Kind of irritated. But I'm going to bed. Guess I'll call them tomorrow.
Added it all to my cart. Added a winch. And clicked pay.
And this.
Kind of irritated. But I'm going to bed. Guess I'll call them tomorrow.
The hardcore 80 guys I know don't seem to run a front bumper at all... just a plate for a winch. If you don't bang it, it can't hit the body. but to each their own.
@Dusten said 'A rear bumper will eventually happen. But the truck has a rear bumper on it. It currently has no front bumper. So this is a higher priority'
Sorry if that was taken as pointed at you. it was an observation to most people who mod their 80's and other 4 X 4's, the wheels/tyres and stock front bumper are the first to go. LOL!
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Dave
Sorry if that was taken as pointed at you. it was an observation to most people who mod their 80's and other 4 X 4's, the wheels/tyres and stock front bumper are the first to go. LOL!
Regards
Dave