Ironman Deluxe Commercial Front Bumper

[OregonLC]

They're pretty nice, aren't they? I think it's the best secret out there in manufactured bumpers. And the packaged fogs are great too.

Your front gap looks a little tight. Have you put it on an RTI or cross slope to see how much body/frame flex you're getting?

 

[bamachem]

Not yet. Notice there's nothing in the winch fairlead hole.

The winch is sitting here in my office. I dropped the truck back off at the frame shop for a little final tweaking - the bumper was about 1/4" offset horizontally overall, meaning the frame was about 1/4" off at the front horns where it mounts. They're taking care of that, and when I get it back I'll R&R the bumper (again) to mount the winch. On the "final" fitting, I'll plan to leave a finger gap on the fenders. It's actually close to finger gap now, and almost touches the upper valence that's under the grille in the center of the bumper.

 

[yotasavg]

This is the only one of the manufactured bumpers I'd consider, and I'm really not sure why this one appeals to me more than the other big-name options...

Maybe a silly question, but why does it come with a switch for the lights if they are all tapped into existing circuits? Aren't the blinkers tied to the blinkers, white LEDs to the DRLs, and fogs to the switch on the lighting arm? I don't see where that switch comes into play...

 

[OregonLC]

It comes with a switch, relay, and harness for the fogs. It is designed to stand alone rather than tie into the existing fog circuit. I'd rather use the switch on the stalk for those and save the panel switch for additional lights.

 

[2000UZJ]

FYI: I have a 10mm gap between fender and ARB and haven't had any contact during normal driving or articulation. I have had contact due to landing on rocks.

 

[Wasatch Jay]

bamachem,

Thanks for the update and the additional photos on an LX. (Darn nice looking rig.) CappyKD had some photos as well, but I find your close-up particularly helpful. Thanks also for your comments.

 

[hoser]

Maybe a silly question, but why does it come with a switch for the lights if they are all tapped into existing circuits?

Many Australian 100's don't come with fog lights... and likely no fog light switch.

 

[NorthShoreLC]

Who has these on sale for $800 plus shipping?

 

[Wasatch Jay]

I was wondering the same thing... Googled the bumper earlier today and they're $942 plus freight at Metaltech.

 

[hoser]

http://shop.cruiserparts.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=675_754_788_790&products_id=3515

 

[Wasatch Jay]

Thanks Hoser!

 

[CappyKD]

Great price. Get one. I am still loving the bumper and after a trip to Moab, now I know that I need a rear bumper next.

 

[bamachem]

Yep, and I called up ACC and asked if they'd price match and they did.

 

[michaelshin]

Where do they drop ship from? Anyone please chime in. Thanks.

 

[bamachem]

Mine came out of New Jersey. Shipping was $200 for me, and I'm on the coast in AL - 1000 miles or so. That was freight delivery to a commercial address.

 

[bamabrock]

For comparision, the ARB deluxe bar was $1,182 total with shipping from amazon.com

 

[bamachem]

For comparision, the ARB deluxe bar was $1,182 total with shipping from amazon.com

Plus fog lights plus wiring harness plus OEM switch.

 

[2000UZJ]

Plus fog lights plus wiring harness plus OEM switch.

All said and done I think I was ~$1,400 deep in my ARB 03+ Combo back in 2009.

 

[Wasatch Jay]

Where do they drop ship from? Anyone please chime in. Thanks.

I emailed Cruiser Parts yesterday and got a reply very quickly. Ironman's website shows the US Distributor in Carson, California. I asked Cruiser Parts about freight to Utah and was quoted $140.00. (I gave them a friend's zip code as he has a forklift at his business.)

 

[bamabrock]

Plus fog lights plus wiring harness plus OEM switch.

The foglight kit is $80 if you want it and a wiring harness and OEM switch isn't needed.