Thoughts on this bumper... Smittybilt tube (1 Viewer)

[BG_TX]

Hello -

Came across one of these Smittybilt tube bumpers for cheap... I was wondering if anyone had some feedback on them? I don't intend on doing any insane 'crawling' but would like to remove the stock bumpers and replace with something that can withstand a bit more (I will keep the stockers if I ever want to go back to stock). The one I found is super cheap (under $50) so any damage/bending would not hurt my wallet.

Thoughts? Looks like this rig is also running a body lift...

I am thinking tube style armor all the way around (sliders and double tube rear with the lower tube wrapping the rear quarter and bolting to the frame). yay/nay?

 

[Rigger]

Under $50 is cheap! Not a fan of these fatso tubes myself, but if you like it, grab it!

 

[Butt Ugly Chuck]

I got one like that, 'cept mine came pre-rusted.... for FREE! I think they look alright and it works fine. If I ever mount a winch I'll have to ditch it as mine doesn't have the receiver built in like that one (I assume that's what that's for).

Butt

 

[SARCruiser]

That's what's been on my truck since before I bought the rig. PO totalled a Volvo with it and just put about a 6" dent in one of the front tubes. Definitely stout but they rust out like crazy so repainting or powder coating eventually becomes a must.

 

[landcruiserjunky]

I used to be in love with the double tubing in the rear. I guess I just moved on with my life...

 

[KonTiki]

TONKA. not a fan of the tubes myself..
Wheel with your stocker, you can probably find another stock bumper for $50.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Don't listen to them, the tubes rock.

 

[ntsqd]

Mine came with one. I didn't like the over-rider tube or the equal lengths so I cut on it. Can just make out how in this picture:

 

[dbleon]

I like it... no nonsense

 

[Slowerthanu]

ack in 94 when I bought my FJ40 it had one of those, all rusty. It survived my novice teenage modifications well.

I have moved onto homebuilt models since but I still respect the old Back to the Future Smittybuilt.

 

[RAMZ]

$ 50.00 snag it.. spend the other money you save on a lift or rear bumper..
my 2 cents
RAMZ

 

[BG_TX]

Thanks for the feedback folks... I picked it up. I like the custom cutting you did ntsqd! I might make similar changes as well.

 

[alaska60]

Hello -



Thoughts? Looks like this rig is also running a body lift...




I see no signs of a body lift.......where are you seeing this?
Springs and shackles ...maybe. but not body....I just dont see it.

 

[KonTiki]

body lift

Body lift isn't obvious to me either...************

 

[BG_TX]

Smarty pants! I must be missing the obvious but that SUA looks huge even with a SR so assumed a body lift. I would like the bumper to ride higher in relation to the body and was hoping the rig I referenced was running a body lift resulting in the bumper running lower in relation to the body... I guess I will find out when I get around to mounting it.

 

[Dumaguete Bound]

Does anyone know who's truck that is in the first post? Im sure its the same one featured on the Man-A-Fre web site on the OME 4 inch lift photo. Its the 4 or 5th photo there, but has since been fitted with a front ARB bumper; same wheels and roof rack.
I would really love to find those wheels which I believe are the discontinued Centerline CT 2 wheels. If anyone has a set they'd like to sell, wheels only no tires, contact me. Also anyone know the make of the roof rack? I like that one a lot.

 

[Devils Paw 80]

Does anyone know who's truck that is in the first post? Im sure its the same one featured on the Man-A-Fre web site on the OME 4 inch lift photo. Its the 4 or 5th photo there, but has since been fitted with a front ARB bumper; same wheels and roof rack.
I would really love to find those wheels which I believe are the discontinued Centerline CT 2 wheels. If anyone has a set they'd like to sell, wheels only no tires, contact me. Also anyone know the make of the roof rack? I like that one a lot.

I believe roof rack is an old Con Ferr model. DiamondRax - Roof Racks - Con-ferr Style