Lack of good looking aftermarket bumpers - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

OklaK5Guy · 09-26-2006, 07:07 AM

I know there are some tough and functional bumpers out there, but for the most part, there arent any "tough" looking aftermarket bumpers out there. I am comparing all of them to some of the bumpers available for the Jeep Tj. Like the Warn unit. I like the C3 from Calmini, except for the middle grille protector, and the price. The ibuilts look functional, but lack in aesthetics. The trail tough tube bumper with the stinger isnt too bad. Anyone know of any others out there? This is another major reason I think I just want to drop my rig off at Okie's, and just pay him to tube the whole front. If I could find tough, and good looking bumper, I might just cut the fenders.

Okiyota · 09-26-2006, 08:03 AM

www.shrockworks.com

Best looking Sami bumpers in my opinion, and they seem tough and functional.

OklaK5Guy · 09-26-2006, 08:26 AM

Yeah, I have to agree. Although, I would have to order it without the "safari" type fender protectors and add a stinger.

OKIE ZUK · 09-26-2006, 10:00 AM

www.spidertrax.com gets my vote, along with mine of course:

FreakAccident · 09-26-2006, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OklaK5Guy

Yeah, I have to agree. Although, I would have to order it without the "safari" type fender protectors and add a stinger.

Those fender protectors have saved my front end several times you could easily incorporate a stinger too.

OKIE ZUK · 09-26-2006, 01:40 PM

Trail Tough is another one:

OKIE ZUK · 09-26-2006, 01:41 PM

And with stinger:

OKIE ZUK · 09-26-2006, 01:49 PM

One I built on a Toyota:

OKIE ZUK · 09-26-2006, 01:51 PM

Fits tight and has stock turn lights and 9000 lb winch:

OKIE ZUK · 09-26-2006, 01:53 PM

The reason the front raps around is to match the rear and to mount an EXO cage:

OKIE ZUK · 09-26-2006, 01:59 PM

Closer shot of the rear. This is a Trekker with a fiberglass bed and shorten camper shell to cover passenger:

OKIE ZUK · 09-26-2006, 02:06 PM

If you look at the last pic you'll see rub marks. I'm starting to build three front and rear bumpers.

elotsip · 09-26-2006, 03:16 PM

I have the shrockworks bumpers and I really like them.

OklaK5Guy · 09-26-2006, 03:43 PM

Okie, will you be ready to build me something this winter?

Spidertrax always says "out of stock". Plus, for what you get, who has an extra arm or leg?

OklaK5Guy · 09-26-2006, 03:49 PM

I really like the look of this, but with a better looking stinger.

scratandkaren · 09-27-2006, 08:11 AM

if anybody is interested, i can build to suite as well. just shoot me your designs or ideas and we can go from there. check out some of our stuff a www.myspace.com/vigorouscustoms

OKIE ZUK · 09-27-2006, 09:01 AM

He may not want a stinger that big.

OklaK5Guy · 09-27-2006, 01:56 PM

If i had that, I could name my rig... Vlad the Impaler".

Plus, the shipping would kill me.

OzzieL · 09-28-2006, 12:51 PM

I could send you the plans for the one I made, If you want.

Here it is http://www.levesquefamily.com/bumper.jpg

In action http://www.levesquefamily.com/galler...serialNumber=2

drawings of first edition...http://www.levesquefamily.com/ozzie/bumper.htm

ToyFamily · 09-29-2006, 03:06 AM

You can order the Shrockworks bumpers with or without tube, ....and there is a DIY center section only option also to build off of.

Nick

chvyhs · 09-29-2006, 06:17 AM

Here's one that I made. I copied it out of a magazine add. I think it's a Warn design.

DBrown · 09-29-2006, 06:43 AM

here's mine.

NC Zuk · 09-29-2006, 05:22 PM

I really am partial to the Shrockworks bumper. It is tough as all heck!

DBrown · 09-29-2006, 06:12 PM

Are those a blinker/running-light combination on the shrockwork bumpers?

whistle pig · 09-29-2006, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBrown

Are those a blinker/running-light combination on the shrockwork bumpers?

Yes

09-26-2006, 07:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
OklaK5Guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57173 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 302	Lack of good looking aftermarket bumpers I know there are some tough and functional bumpers out there, but for the most part, there arent any "tough" looking aftermarket bumpers out there. I am comparing all of them to some of the bumpers available for the Jeep Tj. Like the Warn unit. I like the C3 from Calmini, except for the middle grille protector, and the price. The ibuilts look functional, but lack in aesthetics. The trail tough tube bumper with the stinger isnt too bad. Anyone know of any others out there? This is another major reason I think I just want to drop my rig off at Okie's, and just pay him to tube the whole front. If I could find tough, and good looking bumper, I might just cut the fenders.

09-26-2006, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	www.spidertrax.com gets my vote, along with mine of course: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

09-26-2006, 01:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	Trail Tough is another one: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

09-26-2006, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	And with stinger: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

09-26-2006, 01:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	One I built on a Toyota: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

09-26-2006, 08:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Okiyota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 64778 Location: Colorado Posts: 871	www.shrockworks.com Best looking Sami bumpers in my opinion, and they seem tough and functional.

09-26-2006, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
OklaK5Guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57173 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 302	Yeah, I have to agree. Although, I would have to order it without the "safari" type fender protectors and add a stinger.

09-26-2006, 01:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	Fits tight and has stock turn lights and 9000 lb winch: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

09-26-2006, 01:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	The reason the front raps around is to match the rear and to mount an EXO cage: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

09-26-2006, 01:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	Closer shot of the rear. This is a Trekker with a fiberglass bed and shorten camper shell to cover passenger: Attached Images __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

09-26-2006, 02:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	If you look at the last pic you'll see rub marks. I'm starting to build three front and rear bumpers. __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

09-26-2006, 03:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
elotsip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44293 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 191	I have the shrockworks bumpers and I really like them. __________________ sami stretch etc build: [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=568822[/url]

09-26-2006, 03:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
OklaK5Guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57173 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 302	Okie, will you be ready to build me something this winter? Spidertrax always says "out of stock". Plus, for what you get, who has an extra arm or leg? Last edited by OklaK5Guy; 09-26-2006 at 03:45 PM.

09-26-2006, 03:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
OklaK5Guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57173 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 302	I really like the look of this, but with a better looking stinger. Last edited by OklaK5Guy; 09-26-2006 at 03:49 PM.

09-27-2006, 08:11 AM	#16 (permalink)
scratandkaren Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65433 Location: roseville, ca Posts: 68	if anybody is interested, i can build to suite as well. just shoot me your designs or ideas and we can go from there. check out some of our stuff a www.myspace.com/vigorouscustoms

09-29-2006, 06:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
DBrown Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12371 Location: Maine Posts: 63	here's mine. __________________ 88' Suzuki Samurai, 1.3 6.5tcase spoa yj m/l bds 12gal-cell protection

09-27-2006, 09:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
OKIE ZUK Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14812 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 2,756	He may not want a stinger that big. __________________ '94 Samurai, EFI, 6.1 t-case, twin sticks, 5.29 locked and shaved Toys, RS9000X's, HS9500i, OBA, Coiled, 36" IROK's, 94" WB, etc, etc.

09-27-2006, 01:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
OklaK5Guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 57173 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 302	If i had that, I could name my rig... Vlad the Impaler". Plus, the shipping would kill me.

09-28-2006, 12:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
OzzieL Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 47956 Location: Greenfield Park, Quebec Posts: 19	I could send you the plans for the one I made, If you want. Here it is http://www.levesquefamily.com/bumper.jpg In action http://www.levesquefamily.com/galler...serialNumber=2 drawings of first edition...http://www.levesquefamily.com/ozzie/bumper.htm Last edited by OzzieL; 09-28-2006 at 01:13 PM.

09-29-2006, 03:06 AM	#20 (permalink)
ToyFamily Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 463 Location: everywhere Posts: 3,469	You can order the Shrockworks bumpers with or without tube, ....and there is a DIY center section only option also to build off of. Nick __________________ A bunch of Toyotas...who wants to know Torchmate Racing www.torchmateracing.com

09-29-2006, 06:17 AM	#21 (permalink)
chvyhs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9771 Location: So Cal Posts: 807	Here's one that I made. I copied it out of a magazine add. I think it's a Warn design. __________________ I like to stack rocks on the trail.

09-29-2006, 05:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
NC Zuk Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12060 Location: Somewhere in Afghanistan Posts: 2,129	I really am partial to the Shrockworks bumper. It is tough as all heck!

09-29-2006, 06:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
DBrown Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12371 Location: Maine Posts: 63	Are those a blinker/running-light combination on the shrockwork bumpers? __________________ 88' Suzuki Samurai, 1.3 6.5tcase spoa yj m/l bds 12gal-cell protection

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