Group Buy Interest - $100 Off Metal Tech Front Bumper

[Ugly Dwarf]

Not sure if this belongs someplace else, but since it's 80 series specific, I'm posting here. Let me know if there is a better spot for this and I'll post there instead.

I've been considering buying a Metal Tech tube bumper for a little while. I spoke with Brandon over there and we were discussing the cost and specifics. In our talk it came up that if I could get five of these bumpers sold, they would discount the price $100 for each of them, down to $549.95. That price would apply to either the large or small stinger models.

Please post up here or PM me for more details and we'll see if we can make it happen. We have four people so far (see below). Once I have one more name, I'll confirm with everyone they are in "for sure" and we'll make it happen.

Current List Includes:

Yours Truely
Jim S.
triskelion
Zane83
[STRIKE]RockJock82[/STRIKE]

Pics and info for the bumpers can be seen here:

Large - http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-2-fzj80-tube-bumper-w-large-stinger.aspx

Small - http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-1-fzj80-tube-bumper-w-small-stinger.aspx

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Funner]

No front bumper for me, eyes are on sliders at this point. Good luck on the group buy.

 

[retrofive]

Good luck. I will say I LOVE mine. Hope you can enjoy one too.

 

[1ststatecruiser]

Just got mine last month with sliders and Engo winch . I would say the approach angle is excellent ,
Probably the best out there.

 

[Delancy]

If you can get them to include the rear tube bumper in on the group buy, I'm in.

 

[Ugly Dwarf]

No front bumper for me, eyes are on sliders at this point. Good luck on the group buy.

I think they have sliders on sale right now for $150 off. If I hadn't gotten Slee sliders with my truck, those are the ones I'd have gotten.

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[Ugly Dwarf]

If you can get them to include the rear tube bumper in on the group buy, I'm in.

Do they make a rear bumper? I've not seen it at their site.

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[Delancy]

Do they make a rear bumper? I've not seen it at their site.

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Have to call and speak to LT about.

 

[warezdog]

I'd be all over those sliders from metaltech if shipping to the east coast was free!

 

[Jim S.]

I'd be onboard for the bumper with the small stinger.

 

[triskelion]

same here

interested in the

front tube bumper small stinger

sliders

pm me when this falls in place

thanks!!

 

[Ugly Dwarf]

Have to call and speak to LT about.

I spoke with Brandon there and was told they do not make rear bumpers for the 80.

You went and got me all excited, as a rear bumper is on my hit list and if I could 'get a deal' on both and minimize shipping by getting both on one pallet, I'd probably go for it and deal with negative feedback from the CFO.

 

[Delancy]

I spoke with Brandon there and was told they do not make rear bumpers for the 80.

Told you to talk to LT.

Apologies for getting you all worked up.

 

[warezdog]

No front bumper for me, eyes are on sliders at this point. Good luck on the group buy.

Sliders x2, got the Ironman Bull and a 10K winch from them last year and their customer service is OUTSTANDING. Been looking for an excuse to buy something else from them and since they had a disco and free ship on the bumper I was hoping the sliders would be too!

 

[profro]

If you can get them to include the rear tube bumper in on the group buy, I'm in.

Wait. What? I want one to match my front MT bumper!

 

[Delancy]

Wait. What? I want one to match my front MT bumper!

Call LT, specifically.

Here's the number.

800-839-0684

Tell him Delancy sent you.

 

[Ugly Dwarf]

Call LT, specifically.

Here's the number.

800-839-0684

Tell him Delancy sent you.

Well, I called and spoke to LT. He got a good laugh when I told him "Delancy Sent Me".

He said he doesn't have plans to make tube bumpers for the 80 at this point, as he's not sure there is enough interest from 80's owners to justify the R&D costs. He said he normally points people to the 4x4 Labs bumper, since most 80's owners seem to prefer plate bumpers (especially for rear bumpers).

If you wanted to see what MT rear bumper concept would look like, you could look at the FJC rear bumpers on his site, as that is likely the basic design he would go with.

He did note that if he had enough interest, he might start making them, but I don't know if three or four bumper confirmed orders would qualify as "enough interest".

For now, no rear bumper from MT is included in this group buy.

 

[Delancy]

Well, I called and spoke to LT.....

I sure hope you have a sense of humor and harbor no ill will for setting you up, but I'll send an MT beer mug if you're still smarting.

Well, that rules out the rear bumper, unless 4-5 more want to step up and convince them to build.

Maybe they'll include the roll cages in this GB?

I am under the impression that Metal Tech will be coming out with a cage for the 80 soon. Email Mark and bug him about it.

It's comming .......soon....... 1.75" .125" DOM w/ 1.5" .125" suports and .... well I will post it up once its ready.

I am working as time allows on modeling the interior in CAD to make the best fit. This will also help for the best way to assemble cage inside yet allow for full welds on all the joints. The cage will work with the OE sunroof. The intent of the cage is secondary support to the Toyota safety design.

Mark

Bahahaha.

 

[Ugly Dwarf]

I sure hope you have a sense of humor and harbor no ill will for setting you up, but I'll send an MT beer mug if you're still smarting.

Ha ha... I got a good chuckle too and we had a good chat about what they're working on up there.

No ill will harbored but I'm a fan of all things beer if you have a spare MT mug... or is that a theoretical item too?

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[Delancy]

No ill will harbored but I'm a fan of all things beer if you have a spare MT mug... or is that a theoretical item too?

No, it's real. Have it in the Vendor Swag bin. PM address and I'll get coming early next week.