That diamond plate is way too Redneck for a Cruiser; or much less a "Lexus". Opinions do vary though.
Why can't they make bumpers like this for LC
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yeah like those. Its too bad nobody makes those. ;p
As per mr. Slee, have a look at their site, Ill gladly give a bump for this vendor!
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How much diamond plate do you see on old 40's? I guess that's red neck too???? What about diamond plate on 60's - same thing. You guys are pompous unless it's an ARB, Slee, blah, blah, blah product.
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I think asthetics are not top of the list on this brand of bumper. However, that said, you are not going to feel bad when somebody crams there civic into the back of that.
I have seen a lot of F250's and 2500 Rams running around town with these and the front version. You could literally smash your way out of traffic with the front ones and not worry about it ever contacting fenders, headlights, etc. I would say they are on the extreme end of working type bumpers.
I have seen a lot of F250's and 2500 Rams running around town with these and the front version. You could literally smash your way out of traffic with the front ones and not worry about it ever contacting fenders, headlights, etc. I would say they are on the extreme end of working type bumpers.
u mad bro?
I dont know that your comment is fair. The bumper the OP posted is has about a 4" diameter pipe with checker plate steel welded on it, and is recessed for a tow hitch or step. The pros of it are that it is heavy and will take impact on a regular basis and will work well for towing, actually the departure angle probably isnt too bad for that type of bumper, but it is probably best for use on a farm or a work truck. The large diameter pipe and checker plate steel will make it much heavier than an ARB Slee, blah, blah, blah bumper. A heavy bumper is not beneficial to your drivetrain components for hard wheeling. More weight is good for getting rearended, not for leaf or coil springs on a light SUV.
It also has minimal protection for side impacts.
The off road designed bumpers will afford more side panel protection, good departure angle and are designed to have minimal weight with good strength.
Alot goes into the design of most of our vendors bumpers, and these vendors usually bring alot to the community.
So if you think we are pompous because we reccomend a certain vendor, maybe we are, or maybe we have seen and appreciate how they have sponsored events or designed products to support our wants or needs.
If your into name calling the community, maybe there is a better forum better suited to you elsewhere.
Just my sense of humor. I do refer to my rig as Redneck LX sometimes.
Didn't mean to hurt anybody's feelings.
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They are huge/heavy, poop pipe with thick metal welded to it. Have very poor clearance for wheeling and wouldn't provide good protection or slide over obstacles, etc.
Not so much, they are bolted to a thin frame. Would taco the frame before doing any damage to the bumper. They would be cheap to make, but are mostly for show.
Not so much, they are bolted to a thin frame. Would taco the frame before doing any damage to the bumper. They would be cheap to make, but are mostly for show.
Those bumpers need some truck nutz hangin' off them.
Truck Nutz...fawk yeah!
Truck Nutz...fawk yeah!
Just my sense of humor. I do refer to my rig as Redneck LX sometimes.
Didn't mean to hurt anybody's feelings.
If I could find the right lettering I'd like to change the badge on mine from "Lexus" to "RedNexus".
Like TOOLS said- the concept of "strength" is a relative term when it comes to bumpers. The main function of a bumper is to absorb vs transfer energy to the frame or worse yet- your neck/head/back. Id much rather have a slightly weaker bumper than the frame of the vehicle so that energy is absorbed at the bumper vs bending up the frame of the vehicle. Bumpers are quite alot cheaper to fix than cracked or compromised frames and their whole function should be controlled deformation and reduction/absorbtion of energy transfer between the opposing objects.
The frames i've seen on F250's and the 2500 Dodge are not that thin. Though I do agree there is definately a concern for frame damage. As far as being for show, they are definately not an off road type bumper, that doesn't mean that they are not a working bumper.
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And the obligatory sign "Silly boys, Trucks are for Girls", yet a dudes driving it.
We (akirilo and I, amongst others) live in the land of diamond plated, blinged out dually monstrosities, with both the nuts and some other form of stupid statement piece attached or adhered, so maybe a little biased. They probably originated from OK/TX oil fields or pipelines, considering that's common scrap on both.
Needless to say, I don't have any of the above of the F350.
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Huh?
The rear bumpers are less expensive. Front ones are the same or more than LC specific products depending on the brand and the model line.
If you guys want to hear something funny get on youtube and search "Ned calls - Truck Nutz" .
That will give a good laugh
That will give a good laugh
Apparently you can get Nutz with the diamond plate pattern engraved. Just FYI.
spartan, it's all good. Nobody wants you to go to another forum. You gotta admit this is some pretty funny S**T!
spartan, it's all good. Nobody wants you to go to another forum. You gotta admit this is some pretty funny S**T!
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