What Viable 80 Series Bumper/Slider Options Are There In Ontario
Hey All.
Due to having been rear ended (my Lex-ass, not me) I am in the market for a rugged rear bumper with dual swing-out tire carrier and jerry can carrier and an integrated ladder.
Yes, maybe a bit much for a Lexus, North of the Manson-Nixon line, but I am looking at an eventual expedition build for this truck.
(unlike my red monster, the Lexus can fit the whole family for camping fun)
So, other than ordering one of the much vaunted tail set-ups from Australia or the US (ARB, Slee, Bumpit, IPOR, Hanna) and taking a beating on shipping, taxes, tariffs, disbursing, expediting etc., do any of you know of a reasonable vendor up here who may carry one of these or even suggest other options?
I am not a metal fabricator, so that route is not workable.
If I go to the extent of dealing with a fabricator, I'd likely just get the 4x4 Labs kit and sacrifice the whole rear member.
I have already decided on a front ARB winch bullbar bumper, though if any are aware of "local" ones cheaper than $1200, I'm all ears.
In terms of sliders, only Bumpit seems to have an applicable replacement for my running boards. Though as mentioned, should I deal with a fabricator, I have designs for something better.
Maybe someone else in the club is contemplating such a purchase or build?
Maybe a group deal could be in order?
Thanks in advance - Ian
Hey All.
Due to having been rear ended (my Lex-ass, not me) I am in the market for a rugged rear bumper with dual swing-out tire carrier and jerry can carrier and an integrated ladder.
Yes, maybe a bit much for a Lexus, North of the Manson-Nixon line, but I am looking at an eventual expedition build for this truck.
(unlike my red monster, the Lexus can fit the whole family for camping fun)
So, other than ordering one of the much vaunted tail set-ups from Australia or the US (ARB, Slee, Bumpit, IPOR, Hanna) and taking a beating on shipping, taxes, tariffs, disbursing, expediting etc., do any of you know of a reasonable vendor up here who may carry one of these or even suggest other options?
I am not a metal fabricator, so that route is not workable.
If I go to the extent of dealing with a fabricator, I'd likely just get the 4x4 Labs kit and sacrifice the whole rear member.
I have already decided on a front ARB winch bullbar bumper, though if any are aware of "local" ones cheaper than $1200, I'm all ears.
In terms of sliders, only Bumpit seems to have an applicable replacement for my running boards. Though as mentioned, should I deal with a fabricator, I have designs for something better.
Maybe someone else in the club is contemplating such a purchase or build?
Maybe a group deal could be in order?
Thanks in advance - Ian
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