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cjcradier
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| Subject: Thinking of a bumper change!  Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:55 pm | |
| What do yall think?
http://www.crossedupoffroad.com/vehicle/toyotalandcruiser/tlcfrontbumper/index.shtml | |
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NC FJ Driver
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Tue Aug 16, 2011 7:02 am | |
| Looks pretty cool, but I like tube bumpers!  Have you called for a quote? I didnt see a price...
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cjcradier
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:43 am | |
| From what I've seen around 1100.00. I like tube some tube bumpers but I also like the comfort that comes with a plate. This appears to be the best of both worlds. Plate where needed and tube Every where else. But after sleeping on it. I am going to do a solid front axle conversion first. I want to push the front tires up about 4 inches. No sense in replacing something that works now with something ibwill have to modify or possibly get rid of later. | |
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CarolinaCruiser15
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:13 am | |
| Craig, I definitely like yours better. I like tube bumpers, but only if they have a nice bash plate attached (like NC FJ Driver). The advantages I guess would be less weight. That about the only plus I see on that one though.... I feel like they could have done more to make it look sturdier. I see alot of open space up front for rocks, dirt, debris, etc. Like I said, I like yours a ton (can you tell Im jealous?? haha). If you get tubes, go with the style Craig has. Just my .02
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CarolinaCruiser15
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:16 am | |
| Just thought of something else.... I have the OEM brush guard and those "tubes" are a PAIN in the a$$ to clean!! Its like cleaning 360 degrees of Hell around those things. lol. Very minor though and probably not worth NOT buying something because of!!!  | |
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Orange Boxx
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Tue Aug 16, 2011 6:10 pm | |
| That looks sweet but unfinished with a tube open end. | |
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David B
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:23 pm | |
| It is nice, but I personally like Metaltech's tube bumper. I saw it in person and met the fabricator. I l;earned the process he uses to make his bumpers, and it is very precise and thorough.
http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-30-fj-cruiser-front-tube-bumper-wbash-plate.aspx
http://www.metaltech4x4.com/p-29-fj-cruiser-tube-bumper-wwinch-mount.aspx | |
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cjcradier
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:37 pm | |
| I see the potential of it. Even being unfinished, I just need to break down and buy a tube bender!
I am not big on metal tech or their products honestly. Just a personal preference.
The one tube bumper I found that I loved the guy no longer makes or is in business. Thank you economy!! | |
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David B
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:42 pm | |
| - cjcradier wrote:
- I see the potential of it. Even being unfinished, I just need to break down and buy a tube bender!
I am not big on metal tech or their products honestly. Just a personal preference.
The one tube bumper I found that I loved the guy no longer makes or is in business. Thank you economy!! Yeah, no worries. Everyone likes different things, that's is what is great about having a group like this. If you end up getting it, we can start a separate bumper thread so we can start posting reviews! | |
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CarolinaCruiser15
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:09 am | |
| - David B wrote:
- cjcradier wrote:
- I see the potential of it. Even being unfinished, I just need to break down and buy a tube bender!
I am not big on metal tech or their products honestly. Just a personal preference.
The one tube bumper I found that I loved the guy no longer makes or is in business. Thank you economy!!
Yeah, no worries. Everyone likes different things, that's is what is great about having a group like this. If you end up getting it, we can start a separate bumper thread so we can start posting reviews! Good idea!!! | |
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Orange Boxx
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:33 am | |
| - cjcradier wrote:
- I see the potential of it. Even being unfinished, I just need to break down and buy a tube bender!
I am not big on metal tech or their products honestly. Just a personal preference.
The one tube bumper I found that I loved the guy no longer makes or is in business. Thank you economy!! Get it get it if you need any plates cut with custom logo's in it let me know!!! CNC laser plates ! | |
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cjcradier
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:09 pm | |
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- Get it get it if you need any plates cut with custom logo's in it let me know!!! CNC laser plates !
Man I can see some long conversations together. I have a few ideas on armor and roof racks just dont have the equipment to do it. If your up for a go around let me know. | |
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Orange Boxx
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:27 pm | |
| Always > I have Ideas too looking forward in getting it moving! see my sand rail build at dirtghost(dot)com/sand | |
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cjcradier
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:13 pm | |
| Awesome, once we get to nc and settled well have to have a chat. I went through that build looks great! I miss driving stuff like that. | |
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Orange Boxx
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| | Subject: Re: Thinking of a bumper change! Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:06 pm | |
| Cool Looking forward to it. | |
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