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Any reviews on OR-FAB bumpers?

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Old May 2, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Default Any reviews on OR-FAB bumpers?

Hi,
I'm thinking about buying OR-FAB bumpers for my JK, but I want to see if anyone could give me some feedback on them...

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12025_502X_PG.htm

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12025_532X_PG.htm

They fit my budget and I like the look. My JK is stock, but I may put a 4" lift later on.

I do a good amount of wheeling and have knocked my stock rear bumper off twice. My stock front bumper has quite a few dents and dings from wheelin'.

I want light weight, but durable enough for average off road usage.

Please let me know what you think if you have OR-FAB.

Thank you
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Old May 2, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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Thumbs up OR-FAB Sheet Metal Rear Bumper

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I recently purchased the OR-FAB Sheet Metal rear bumper for less than $400 including freight. I like it a lot and it allows me to keep my factory tow hitch. The one you have a link to is about the same price, but has an unrated hitch and doesn't look as nice as the sheet metal IMHO. You can purchase OR-FAB products from David Tung or NorthRidge 4x4 as well as Quadra...

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Old May 3, 2010 | 01:34 AM
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Ive got the front bumper and love it. I also bought the push bar to go with it so I could mount lights. Easy install as well.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 01:55 AM
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i really dont know to much about it all i know its that it looks cool i think

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Old May 3, 2010 | 01:55 AM
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with the stinger i mean
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Old May 3, 2010 | 04:03 AM
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I had this bumper until I went to a winch mount. It's a good bumper at a great price. I have no complaints with it.
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Old May 3, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Thank you guys for the input.

One more question:

Do you also need a guard or skid plate for the sway bar disconnect mechanism?

It looks like it already covers it. Is that the case?
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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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I have their rear bumper like Meljr above. I really like it. Good solid unit at a good price. Fit and finish was perfect and it goes good with my OR-fab tire carrier!
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Old May 3, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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I have the front and am currently saving for the rear and tire carrier!

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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubi
Thank you guys for the input.

One more question:

Do you also need a guard or skid plate for the sway bar disconnect mechanism?

It looks like it already covers it. Is that the case?


The bumper goes down and bolts to the bar that the swaybar motor is bolted to with 4 bolts, So no you don't need anything else with this bumper.
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