options for front bumper for 100 series

[Keowee]

The weight of most aftermarket front bumpers is the reason I did not buy one. Benc's design seems to have all bases covered.

Reasonable weight even w/winch
Modular pieces for custom look and/or replacement
Tighter fit at the body line/ no gap
High clearance on the corners and the front angle.
Ability to mount tube end pcs when they become available
DIY kit

 

[bhicks]

If I don't build my own bumpers then benc's bumper is my top pic with the new BIO being a very close 2nd. The ironman, TJM, and ARB are just too bulky and flimsy for my taste. I have seen way too many crushed ARB bumpers on the trail. Never seen a crushed tube bumper on the trail.

 

[Manhattan]

That BIO bumper looks good... but big! Maybe it's the angle, but it looks heavier than the ARB/IronMan/TJM bumper. Any idea the weight of that one?

 

[climberoleg]

custom BIO

 

[bhicks]

View attachment 1055878custom BIO

That is a georgous bumper. Exactly what I was thinking if i built my own. who built it? Cost?

 

[TheForger]

That BIO bumper looks good... but big! Maybe it's the angle, but it looks heavier than the ARB/IronMan/TJM bumper. Any idea the weight of that one?

Bumper is 108lbs plus the 90lb Warn winch. Yes, it is extremely heavy.

 

[climberoleg]

That is a georgous bumper. Exactly what I was thinking if i built my own. who built it? Cost?

It's built by BIOr (bumpitoffroad.com). It's custom. Weighs about 85 lbs.

Thanks for the compliment. It came together way better than I expected.

 

[climberoleg]

Oh and it was $850

 

[NMrockeater]

TJM bumper, I like the look and the coverage. I'm happy.

 

[stinkyfj60]

I'm thinking of going TJM on mine as well... I like TJM and ARB both better than Ironman.

I also like the Opposite Lock XROX bar--but it's not available State side...I'd like a copy of it, but maybe with less light tabs

 

[Weeniewheeler]

You are correct.

So how much does that delicate little flower weigh?

 

[bhicks]

TJM bumper, I like the look and the coverage. I'm happy.

What size duratracs are you running and how much lift? Any rubbing or trimming you had to do?

Edit: Never mind. I see in your sig that they are the 315's on a OME 2.5" lift. I wonder what size would be comparable on a 18" rim? Looks like a 285/75/18, 295/70/18, and a 305/70/18 are all really close to a 315/75/16 in height and width. Looks like I need to find a tire in one of those 3 sizes. Keeping my fingers crossed Goodyear makes the duratrac in one of those sizes.

 

[fireball]

I'd like to sell my arb Sahara and buy one of benc's bumper. If anyone is looking for a good deal and is on the east coast let me know. The Sahara was the best looking bumper for the 100 until ben came along!

 

[DMG1]

I'd like to sell my arb Sahara and buy one of benc's bumper. If anyone is looking for a good deal and is on the east coast let me know. The Sahara was the best looking bumper for the 100 until ben came along!

I am in PA and am interested.

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

I'd like to sell my arb Sahara and buy one of benc's bumper. If anyone is looking for a good deal and is on the east coast let me know. The Sahara was the best looking bumper for the 100 until ben came along!

i really like benc bumper

 

[Get outside]

His bumpers are sure sweet! I'm getting one.

 

[crimsonaudio]

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.
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Interesting - I don't recall seeing that gap between the Slee Blueberry and the body like you have on yours - all the other pics look like it fits snugly...

 

[Get outside]

^^ Body lift??

 

[tkorade]

No lift, went to 265/75R16E tires, couple of turns on the torsion bar adjustment bolts to get the stance back to original.

 

[corleykj]

In case you want some other design ideas, here is a couple I made. I am trying to get time to make another for a friend. Not sure if I will produce many to sell.

If I had the money I would ask Mike at Bio to customize his bumper for your needs. His products are awesome. Benc has probably the best looking bumper I have seen in a while but I can't drive to his shop to pick it up. Due to my own personality and budget limitations I made a couple and want to make a couple more.

Good luck with everyone's search.