ASSFROW

I have been looking for a Bumper forever. Dunno how I missed this one. Great thread and thanks for the pics.

Yo, rubi3. What part of Mt. Airy are you in. I'm not sure Iv'e seen your ride around town and not sure I could miss it. Pm me if you want I'd like to check out your ride.

Gary

Robsmst

Single action was a requirement for me. Really more for the wife than me. Raining. Kids. Groceries. Needs to be as easy as possible. Works perfectly. The wheel is up as tight as possible. The only play is in the connector (by design) for when you open it. Very little. When I close the gate the tire bounces about a 1/2 inch 2 or three times and stops. I imagine over every bump this happens. I can't tell. I worried about it pulling the tailgate but it doesn't due to the solid mount and spreading over 4 bolts. When I bounce the tire hard myself continuously there is no movement of the tailagate wall.

I drove 300 miles last night and inspected everything and everything is solid. The only rattle was from my CB antenna. There is a place for me to put the antenna at the top of the carrier but I want to be able to close the gate with window open do I mounted the teraflex cb antenna mount lower. But it does hit he connector and rattles sometimes. Honestly with the noise from the mufflers and my dog crate I can't hear the antenna or tailgate. Will monitor for rubbing damage but t looks like my setup will hold up.

It has two fire extinguisher mounts and the hilift jack mount. I'm not sure but it looks like you can mount an LOD rotopax mount where the fire extinguishers would go. Either welding, or bolting. Maybe drilling bigger holes. This is a mod I will try and report on.

Brake light. I just cut the wires 3" from stock light an used the one that came with the bumper. It's bright, works perfectly and with it in the wheel I can know see more in my mirror.

Really happy. I can't believe I paid $700 for a bumper with all these features.

The hitch looks real solid and is secured by two bolts and is integrated in bumper. The lines/angles are really cool looking.

Real happy. I think you all would be too. If you are cost minded and want a single action open close, then this is for you.

Worth the wait!

Most 4 wheel parts will let you do 12 months interest free on purchases over 750. $75/mo for this bumper. I paid for it in september and have been paying it down since. Almost regretting it. Almost cancelled the order. Now I'm glad I did it as it looks like I got he first one and it's only costing me an extra gas tank per month.

Other than the wait, everything about his purchase has been top notch.

currdog

Appreciate the detailed review. Was a bit worried that it might be a dud since it took 2 years for them to get it to market. Will be ordering it this week.

Robsmst

I think the delay was to allow for up to 40" tires where original design only allowed up to 37".

I will try to put up some video on YouTube. And more pictures in day time.

fishtale

Never thought I would like a bumper from Bestop.....but, I like.

Thanks for the pics.

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msquaredIN

Great write up and info. You helped me make my decision. The fact you have the same wheels I do shows you have excellent taste

Now all I have to do is actually locate one of these... The hunt is on...

Robsmst

YouTube 10 minute review coming as soon as I have wifi connection.

jbird416

As soon as my wife will let me I'm ordering this bumper. At least it should be easier to get when she does. Darn kids and Christmas.

Robsmst

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJpwvoJzajc

Hopefully YouTube link works and review helps you guys make a decision.

I finally feel like I'm making a contribution after learning so much on this forum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJpwvoJzajc

chasew

How is the rear view in the cab I really like this bumper but want to adjust the tire down like on the smitty built what size tires do you have