Rear Bumper Selection
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Arb?
Have you looked at ARB? I have no experience with it but I'm interested in it myself. According to the specs on Quadratec it only weighs 40 lbs. I wonder if that's correct?? Price isn't bad either...
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will look at the PSC and ARB tonight. Don't think I want to wait on the long leadtimes I've heard about on Shockworks. I did confirm that JCR does have an option with no lights. And a good price also. Would just have to paint it.
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I bought the ORFAB about 3 weeks ago as it met the same criteria that you mentioned. I wanted something simple that looked good and didn't cost and arm and a leg. I got a great deal at autoplicity. I think it cost me $370 shipped. Got it in about 5 days or less. Shipped in great condition and went on pretty easy.
By the way there is no way that bumper weighs 100lbs. I think the shipping weight was 70lbs and I put in on by myself. I can handle a 100lbs but I would have felt it more I'm sure. Give that another look as I looked at just about everything out there and that's what I went with. Good luck. Jim.
By the way there is no way that bumper weighs 100lbs. I think the shipping weight was 70lbs and I put in on by myself. I can handle a 100lbs but I would have felt it more I'm sure. Give that another look as I looked at just about everything out there and that's what I went with. Good luck. Jim.
Last edited by jim hensley; Apr 16, 2012 at 01:44 PM.
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I called ORFAB and the shipping weight is 94lbs so the bumper itself is probably under 90lbs but not sure how much. I was wrong on the 70lbs.
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Originally Posted by jim hensley
I called ORFAB and the shipping weight is 94lbs so the bumper itself is probably under 90lbs but not sure how much. I was wrong on the 70lbs.
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From: Ventura county
Originally Posted by RDakota
I have searched this (and other forums) in a search for a rear bumper and haven't really found one that meets my criteria. Wondering if I can get some suggestions from the experts here. I am looking for more of a basic bumper, side protection so a little bit of a wrap around, use the stock hitch, with shackle mounts, don't want to pay an arm and a leg, also don't want it to weigh a ton, and no lights. I have found a couple that meet most of these. Genright looks promising but I think. It sits too close to the tailgate. JCR looks good but I don't really want to cut the crossmember. I had a bad experience with my first attempt at my front bumper and don't want to repeat it. Or fab also looks good but it weighs 100 lbs. I've had my LOD mid width front for about a month and really like it but the rear has the backup lights. Any help would be appreciated.
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Poker5150,
When you were at their shop did you by chance see one of the rear bumpers installed? I have seen a comment on their website that says it sticks back only 4" from the body. Not sure how this would look. Can't really tell from the pictures I have seen.
When you were at their shop did you by chance see one of the rear bumpers installed? I have seen a comment on their website that says it sticks back only 4" from the body. Not sure how this would look. Can't really tell from the pictures I have seen.
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I have the ARB and believe it fits your criteria as well. Uses factory hitch, has the shackle mounts, etc. Come painted black ready to mount. I'm very happy with mine although the swing out tire carrier wasn't available when I got it and I wish I had that. You hardly notice the ARB rear bumper isn't stock except for their logo which I know some people have removed.