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Looking for single action bumper

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Old Sep 30, 2017 | 10:54 AM
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Default Looking for single action bumper

Hey guys. I'm looking to select a single action bumper/tire carrier. I know theres a ton of manufacturers and I'd like to buy american made if possible but I also don't have a fortune to spend so I'm not against a cheaper option.

Ive seen the following and more not listed but I need some help narrowing down the list and making a decision.

Brand..................Approx pricing

Tuff Stuff..............500
Opar....................500
JCR.....................650
Havoc..................650
DV8....................800
Poison Spider.......1500 (Too expensive for my taste)

Also some have light cut outs and others don't. How nice of a feature is that if anyone else has it?

Thanks for any feedback.
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Old Sep 30, 2017 | 04:55 PM
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Not American made, but I have a smittybilt rear bumper. I've had it for over 3 yrs now. I love it. It is actually rated to tow 5000 pounds which is why I got it. It is holding up fantastically.
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Old Oct 1, 2017 | 11:06 PM
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Check out http://rpmfab.com/ they are based out of Tempe, AZ 100% American and they offer a single action bumper/tire swing combo.
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Old Oct 3, 2017 | 09:58 PM
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Ace engineering. Watch for the north ridge 4x4 Black Friday sale. Also I’m pretty sure the JCR price is just he bumper not the carrier or just the carrier and not the bumper. I’m pretty sure they are separate.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 06:33 AM
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I have a Smittybilt SRC Gen 2, and for a multitude of reasons I wouldn't recommend it.
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Old Oct 6, 2017 | 04:18 PM
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LOD rear bumper. Have had it for 6 years and it is awesome.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by NatteyB
Hey guys. I'm looking to select a single action bumper/tire carrier. I know theres a ton of manufacturers and I'd like to buy american made if possible but I also don't have a fortune to spend so I'm not against a cheaper option.

Ive seen the following and more not listed but I need some help narrowing down the list and making a decision.

Brand..................Approx pricing

Tuff Stuff..............500
Opar....................500
JCR.....................650
Havoc..................650
DV8....................800
Poison Spider.......1500 (Too expensive for my taste)

Also some have light cut outs and others don't. How nice of a feature is that if anyone else has it?

Thanks for any feedback.
Ace engineering just came out with their deal for Black Friday. Bumper/tire carrier, lights, plate relocate, high lift or jerry can mount for 900.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 06:54 AM
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Hanson wasn’t mentioned, but I would like to mention them. Stay away. They make nice looking stuff but will string you along for months and lie to your face about it.
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 07:39 AM
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Any feedback on Ace Engineering products? That is a good deal!!
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Old Nov 16, 2017 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 07WrangX
Any feedback on Ace Engineering products? That is a good deal!!
I don't have feedback on the particular ACE product mentioned above but I've got the ACE - Stand Alone Tire Carrier and it's been great so far. It's not the all in one with bumper/carrier but the carrier itself is solid. Install was pretty straight forward, welds are clean, product is sturdy, finish and powder-coat look good and best of all I have no rattling on the trail (and that's with 2 Rotopax cans and a HiLift on the carrier). So as far as feedback on ACE quality, my experience has been good.
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