are there other options out there other than arb?
options for front bumper for 100 series
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Others are Slee, TJM, UnderDawg, Iron Man, Bump it up Offroad and a member on here that goes by Benc builds some really nice ones.
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Here's an example of Mikes "new style" bumper from Bump It Offroad. I went with this design because it was the most unique option available at the time and no other Cruiser in my town has one so it's kinda cool to stick out from the crowd! Plus, Mike is super cool and is willing to work around any modifications you would like to make to it.
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thanks, i'll take a look at the others
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really like the first one you posted how much wider does it make the front end. i have a very narrow driveway
Light weight performance model
^I want what Phil has really bad.
^who built that? That's what I wanted instead of my Slee but it was $$$$
I want the one on top....but not chrome, all black.
5 years later and still a great bumper. Rocks don't touch that one. Well, most of the time they didn't.
After having my BIO bumper for a couple of years I would go this route instead. Less weight and better ground clearance. Only thing I would add to it are some tabs to bolt on addition pieces of aluminum to hide the under carriage below the front head lights.
Any local guys or if you are willing to visit Scottsdale we can reproduce the bumper. Because of the way it mount to the lower frame makes it too big to ship. Sorry
@LandCruiserPhil isn't that @bluecruiser rig pictured above? This tube bumper is the first I recall seeing on a 100 and still probably my favorite...
You are correct.
Phil, did you take any pics of how that tube bumper mounts up to the frame? Frame modifications? I'm contemplating designing a tube bumper for my new 100. At first I thought a tube bumper was a bad idea on a 100 but after seeing a couple now, the idea is starting to grow on me. I am also VERY interested in the BIO "new" front bumper. Just not sure that will fit into the budget. A tube bumper designed and built by me will definitely fit into the budget.
Underdawg is no longer a vendor. I'm not sure what happened but I think some guys were having problems with his stuff so he deleted his vendor status and his Facebook page was gone last time I checked.
One thing you may want to think of is weight. Some of these bumpers can be very heavy and it will have a negative effect on your suspension! My bumper only weighs about 85lbs without the bull bar and with the modular design you could even do tubular wings if you wanted. Plus you mentioned budget, I think mine is probably the lowest priced on the market and if you can weld it could cost you as little as $600 for the DIY.
One thing you may want to think of is weight. Some of these bumpers can be very heavy and it will have a negative effect on your suspension! My bumper only weighs about 85lbs without the bull bar and with the modular design you could even do tubular wings if you wanted. Plus you mentioned budget, I think mine is probably the lowest priced on the market and if you can weld it could cost you as little as $600 for the DIY.
Here are a couple pictures of the Slee "BlueBerry" front bumper on mine. Yes $$, but the build quality is outstanding. I needed to replace the oem after my son hit a deer. The check from the insurance covered about half the cost of the Slee. And I echo the weight concerns, upgrades to the suspension is in the plans.
