Typically, we see rear bumper threads where somebody is installing a brand new bumper and everything is perfect shiny and new. We get a good feel for looks, construction, features, ease of install, and customer service but we don't get to see what it looks like off the truck after it has been tortured for 5-6 years.
Well fellow Mudders, you about to see just that! I have spent the last year looking for a Slee single swing-out rear bumper for the 100 Series as I really like the centered tire. This is a rare bird indeed. It turns out that there was one about 20 miles from me. I had to get Steen liquored up before he would even hear my proposal as he had grown very fond of it during years of ownership. Anyways, we came to an agreement and Steen is now the owner of one of the new double swing-out models and I have one more piece of my build!
I ran into some difficulties during the day we had both trucks together for the bumper install/switch-out but I am glad things worked out the way they did. By having to go an extra day on the install, I was able to clean up the rust on my frame crossmember, and give the old Slee a day at the Spa.
For those not in know, Steen is a horrible driver. This is evidenced by the dents and scratches covering approximately 100% of his Land Cruiser. He has no regard for his well-being and it is probably just sheer luck that he has not had a major debilitating accident while in the driver's seat. Following Steen makes warning lights that are seldom seen on a 100 series, go off in front of you not unlike a pinball machine as it passes through the 1,000,000 point mark. Needless to say, this bumper wasn't babied.
Once, I started cleaning it, I was amazed at how it was in such good shape. Aside from a couple of scratches that had gone through the primer on the bottom and sides, it was in perfect condition.
Backside - People are always asking about what it looks like form underneath so...
I got it installed today and it went on just as easy as Steen's brand new one did yesterday. Everything is straight as an arrow. Also, was easy to mount without any help. All bolts line up. Dialing in the lateral spacing is a cinch. My impressions are that this thing is extremely over-buit. If the previous owner could beat on it like he did and it still look this good, that says a lot about Slee's design. Only thing I did to it was spray it down with a diluted de-greaser, scrub it with a 3M green cleaning pad to clean and scratch it up a little and spray it with a Rustoleum low gloss appliance paint.
If you are in the market for a 100 Series rear-bumper, I would highly recommend checking out Slee's offerings.
Well fellow Mudders, you about to see just that! I have spent the last year looking for a Slee single swing-out rear bumper for the 100 Series as I really like the centered tire. This is a rare bird indeed. It turns out that there was one about 20 miles from me. I had to get Steen liquored up before he would even hear my proposal as he had grown very fond of it during years of ownership. Anyways, we came to an agreement and Steen is now the owner of one of the new double swing-out models and I have one more piece of my build!
I ran into some difficulties during the day we had both trucks together for the bumper install/switch-out but I am glad things worked out the way they did. By having to go an extra day on the install, I was able to clean up the rust on my frame crossmember, and give the old Slee a day at the Spa.
For those not in know, Steen is a horrible driver. This is evidenced by the dents and scratches covering approximately 100% of his Land Cruiser. He has no regard for his well-being and it is probably just sheer luck that he has not had a major debilitating accident while in the driver's seat. Following Steen makes warning lights that are seldom seen on a 100 series, go off in front of you not unlike a pinball machine as it passes through the 1,000,000 point mark. Needless to say, this bumper wasn't babied.
Once, I started cleaning it, I was amazed at how it was in such good shape. Aside from a couple of scratches that had gone through the primer on the bottom and sides, it was in perfect condition.
Backside - People are always asking about what it looks like form underneath so...
I got it installed today and it went on just as easy as Steen's brand new one did yesterday. Everything is straight as an arrow. Also, was easy to mount without any help. All bolts line up. Dialing in the lateral spacing is a cinch. My impressions are that this thing is extremely over-buit. If the previous owner could beat on it like he did and it still look this good, that says a lot about Slee's design. Only thing I did to it was spray it down with a diluted de-greaser, scrub it with a 3M green cleaning pad to clean and scratch it up a little and spray it with a Rustoleum low gloss appliance paint.
If you are in the market for a 100 Series rear-bumper, I would highly recommend checking out Slee's offerings.
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