Bumper options

Mwilbur516 · May 19, 2014

I'm looking at bumper options for my truck. I want something aftermarket. Derek recommended either Fusion or Trail Ready. I looked at the Trail Ready pre-runner bumper and like the looks. The Fusion bumpers are clean too. I want something that will eventually let me mount a winch if I choose to.

Just thought I'd ask everyone's opinions and get some feedback. There is a place local to me , Tactical Armor Group , and I kinda like their product, but a google search pulls up some crappy feedback.

What do the members have and who has good info on these products?

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HobbyStock62 · May 19, 2014

I made a pretty gnarly prerunner bumper. If you have the resources and time, I would build one. That way you can make it just how you like it. If now, the only real bumper company I know of is road armor.

Mwilbur516 · May 20, 2014

HobbyStock62 said:
I made a pretty gnarly prerunner bumper. If you have the resources and time, I would build one. That way you can make it just how you like it. If now, the only real bumper company I know of is road armor.

I'm not that good a welder. I'd love to make my own, but I doubt if ever be happy with it. I've been looking on Craigslist for a RanchHand or similar, but there seems to be nothing in my area. There's some real bad feedback on the T.A.G. bumper place that's local, so I'm leaning away from them. So far, the TrailReady and Road Armor bumpers seem to be my favorites.

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08Monster · May 20, 2014

Go look at Road Rhino.

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powerstrokinfirefighter · May 20, 2014

If I go winch bumper at some point, I think I'm going with a buck stop. I'm just not going run with the grill guard on it because I'm not a fan of the way they look.

http://www.buckstop.biz/ford99-03.html

08Monster · May 20, 2014

Road Rhino is almost an exact clone of Road Armor, for less than 1/3 the price. I ordered mine, front and rear, about a week ago. Hopefully shipping today. They offer WIY (weld it yourself) kits which is what I got. I love welding, they send all the pieces with diagrams and instructions to assemble. You just weld, paint, and slap it on. Saves about 4-500 a bumper. And cuts shipping too.

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Mwilbur516 · May 20, 2014

08Monster said:
Road Rhino is almost an exact clone of Road Armor, for less than 1/3 the price. I ordered mine, front and rear, about a week ago. Hopefully shipping today. They offer WIY (weld it yourself) kits which is what I got. I love welding, they send all the pieces with diagrams and instructions to assemble. You just weld, paint, and slap it on. Saves about 4-500 a bumper. And cuts shipping too.

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I can't find prices on the Road Rhino stuff. It looks good, but I can't find prices.

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08Monster · May 20, 2014

Roadrhinobumpers.com is the actual site, they have the pics and all the info, etc. Road-rhino.com has prices. Base front WIY is 595, WIY rear is 495. To add a prerunner bar is 90, full guard is 350 or so. Really reasonable. I just bought 3 front and 3 rears for:
2008 F250 Prerunner front, reg back
2000 F250 Full guard front, reg back
2005 Silverado base front, reg back
Came out to $3620 shipped. Cheap.

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Mwilbur516 · May 21, 2014

08Monster said:
Roadrhinobumpers.com is the actual site, they have the pics and all the info, etc. Road-rhino.com has prices. Base front WIY is 595, WIY rear is 495. To add a prerunner bar is 90, full guard is 350 or so. Really reasonable. I just bought 3 front and 3 rears for:
2008 F250 Prerunner front, reg back
2000 F250 Full guard front, reg back
2005 Silverado base front, reg back
Came out to $3620 shipped. Cheap.

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The prices looked great. Thanks for the site. I don't think I'd be up for welding it myself though. I may look into what a local shop might charge. I can make two pieces of metal stick together , but it ain't pretty.

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TXGLASSMAN · May 21, 2014

I also have opted for the Road rhino bumpers for my 2011. Had them a couple of weeks now. And finally making time to weld then up, got the power coat picked and paid for so they just need to be dropped off to be done

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RedRice589 · May 21, 2014

TXGLASSMAN said:
I also have opted for the Road rhino bumpers for my 2011. Had them a couple of weeks now. And finally making time to weld then up, got the power coat picked and paid for so they just need to be dropped off to be done

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You still have my number I'll text you if you'll send pics??

Super Diesel · May 21, 2014

08Monster said:
Roadrhinobumpers.com is the actual site, they have the pics and all the info, etc. Road-rhino.com has prices. Base front WIY is 595, WIY rear is 495. To add a prerunner bar is 90, full guard is 350 or so. Really reasonable. I just bought 3 front and 3 rears for:
2008 F250 Prerunner front, reg back
2000 F250 Full guard front, reg back
2005 Silverado base front, reg back
Came out to $3620 shipped. Cheap.

Those look awesome! I've always been a fan of Road Armor, but you can't beat those prices. I'll be recommending road rhino to friends from now on.

You should definitely get one of those Matt!

Layson · May 21, 2014

How come they don't have any superduty pics on their site? Maybe I missed them.

Super Diesel · May 21, 2014

Layson said:
How come they don't have any superduty pics on their site? Maybe I missed them.

I saw one... no pics of front bumpers though.

RedRice589 · May 21, 2014

Warining has a road rhino on his 6.7.

imelmo · May 21, 2014

I love the fit and finish of my Iron Bull bumpers. I get compliments on 'em all the time. Really stout too. I took out the back of a Dodge truck and it just had a scuff mark on it, lol:

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HobbyStock62 · May 21, 2014

ZMBYKLR fits that truck perfectly haha

suprdzlduty · May 24, 2014

Tough Country is what I have...I run the 'oil patch' style but they have the newer stuff too...strong bumpers...one deer down and no damage...70mph with the gn and didn't phase it.