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Old Feb 17, 2017 | 06:42 AM
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Default Rear bumper ideas and opinions...

Please give me idea in what you think of the one I uploaded and feel free to suggest any that are similar or better.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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I've never seen that one before. I run the ace engineering pro series bumper and have been extremely happy no rattle or any noise. The powder coat isn't the best but overall I wouldn't change anything. If you can wait some venders have great deals on Black Friday. I got my bumper with lights, tire carrier, plate relocate and for 900.
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 04:20 PM
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I've been looking for one myself, found one on quadratec go industries 3/16" not 5/32" $714 plus $100 shipping surcharge which sucks but it is made in the USA
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 11:44 AM
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Ordered mine through north ridge free shipping. Thank god cause it's heavy.
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Old Feb 19, 2017 | 04:19 PM
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I'll look at those. I am in no rush so black Friday could be a option. Thank you
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 06:56 PM
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I just got front and rear w/ Tire carrier for under 800. They are the ko off road bumpers that are sold by oe wheels on ebay. I know, I know, they aren't name brand, funny thing is that they are 3/16 and absolutely no visual difference from most of the big name companies. Helped a buddy put on the same rear as mine Friday and no complaints on either! Their customer service was outstanding, their packaging was better than anything I've seen and I saved a crap ton of money. The powder coat looks great and instal was easy too! Check them out.
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by damiller_77
I just got front and rear w/ Tire carrier for under 800. They are the ko off road bumpers that are sold by oe wheels on ebay. I know, I know, they aren't name brand, funny thing is that they are 3/16 and absolutely no visual difference from most of the big name companies. Helped a buddy put on the same rear as mine Friday and no complaints on either! Their customer service was outstanding, their packaging was better than anything I've seen and I saved a crap ton of money. The powder coat looks great and instal was easy too! Check them out.
Congrats, lets see pictures!
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Gman*2007
Congrats, lets see pictures!
Will snag a couple tomorrow morning, just finished adding led reverse lights to the back.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 05:05 PM
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Finally getting a chance to upload the pictures.

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In the last picture, I had added the LED's to the back bumper.
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