I'm looking at replacing my stock bumpers. I'd like to keep a clean look, but I'd also like them to include front and rear 2" receivers, room for winch on the front, and I'd like the bumpers to serve as air tanks. Does anyone have any pics to share or websites to recommend?
Bumper Recommendation
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Metal Tech, 4x4Labs, and Slee just to name a few.
Sean at Huston Fabrication makes some serious stuff - check out his thread in classifieds under "dual swing out bumper"
It's"80 series tire carrier bumper" sorry don't know how to add a link..... dumb....
Also will customize to suit your needs - he is great
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Depends on what you want to be "highly effective" at? They are great for running over wildlife, etc, for actual wheeling just about anything else would be better.
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Depends on what you want to be "highly effective" at? They are great for running over wildlife, etc, for actual wheeling just about anything else would be better.
I hear you and you are correct if you are wheeling to see what you can make your truck do.
I am more interested in getting there and getting back in one piece than I am in climbing great hurdles. I have to do some serious wheeling to get there and back at times and I am mostly interesting in protecting my vehicles from damage. These bumpers do that especially well.
This equates to the discussion of whether you are building a rock climber or an expedition vehicle. You are probably closer to the former and I am closer to the latter.
I also drive through the Hill country of Texas frequently which is the mostly densely populated whitetail habitat in North America. The ARB is great at preventing damage.....so you are correct, it helps when hitting critters.
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Thank you for the link. This is what I had in mind.
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Oops. New to the post. I was responding to the link put out by Blueegg. 80 Series Front Bumper
I like the simple look. It looks like it can take a hit and be plumbed as a air tank. This is what I'm looking for.
For a rear bumper, I like the slee design but not the price.
I like the simple look. It looks like it can take a hit and be plumbed as a air tank. This is what I'm looking for.
For a rear bumper, I like the slee design but not the price.
Are talking about using the actual bumper as a air tank? I haven't seen that before.
Plate bumper or tube, either one will definately take care of all the tourists in PC right now............
Plate bumper or tube, either one will definately take care of all the tourists in PC right now............
There is also these guys:
FJ LandCruiser (80 Series) | :: Tactical Armor Group :: Store
There prices are better then any body out there by far. I have personal experience with them. I purchased my front and rear WJ bumpers from them. I was quoted a 5-6 week timeline to have them on my front porch. It took 14 weeks. There customer service was horrible and the fitment on the front bumper was horrible. With that being said, the design, welds, and structural integrity were quite good. Very stout bumpers. With a BFH and a torch to heat up the metal I was able to get everything lined up and looking good. If you buy both front and rear they give you another 10% off. They let me add some custom touches for my needs as well. I have never ran their 80 bumpers and I am REALLY hopeful someone on here has ran them and can chime in with their opinion. Because of their crazy good prices I still have not taken them off the table as an option for front and rear bumpers. Just waiting on some actual reviews from members here before I make a decision.
FJ LandCruiser (80 Series) | :: Tactical Armor Group :: Store
There prices are better then any body out there by far. I have personal experience with them. I purchased my front and rear WJ bumpers from them. I was quoted a 5-6 week timeline to have them on my front porch. It took 14 weeks. There customer service was horrible and the fitment on the front bumper was horrible. With that being said, the design, welds, and structural integrity were quite good. Very stout bumpers. With a BFH and a torch to heat up the metal I was able to get everything lined up and looking good. If you buy both front and rear they give you another 10% off. They let me add some custom touches for my needs as well. I have never ran their 80 bumpers and I am REALLY hopeful someone on here has ran them and can chime in with their opinion. Because of their crazy good prices I still have not taken them off the table as an option for front and rear bumpers. Just waiting on some actual reviews from members here before I make a decision.
I am a big fan of the TJM T17 bumper. Simple and it works.
Slee - Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser - TJM T17 Front Bumper
However, Mike at Bump it Offroad builds a fantastic product!
Slee - Toyota 80 Series Land Cruiser - TJM T17 Front Bumper
However, Mike at Bump it Offroad builds a fantastic product!
I'm also doing my initial searching for a new front bumper and I think I've settled on the one made by Binks Fabrication. IMO it's the one bumper that has it all and has the best looks. Not overkill like ARB/TJM and not too bare like a tube bumper. Lucky for me they're only an hour away 
You can see more of their work on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BinksFab
You can see more of their work on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BinksFab
If you have welding capability, or access to a shop who can weld it up for you, the 4x4 Labs rear bumper is a nice option. Just google 4X4 Labs...
That's a sweet looking bumper. Wonder if they can reconfigure to fit a M12000 with front facing feet. Anyone know what they're charging for this bumper?
I'm also doing my initial searching for a new front bumper and I think I've settled on the one made by Binks Fabrication. IMO it's the one bumper that has it all and has the best looks. Not overkill like ARB/TJM and not too bare like a tube bumper. Lucky for me they're only an hour away
You can see more of their work on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BinksFab
Well I know the earlier version w/o the headlight protection was selling for $850 + shipping. This one is a newer style, haven't found out the pricing yet. Do a search for Binks on here and you'll see their threads.