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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 10:40 PM
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Default Front/Rear Bumper Replacement

So my bumpers have started to crack really bad. I will look to replace them soon. I just need an idea of a heavy duty bumper to replace them. I would like a beefier front bumper like the ARB but dont want to spend my life savings. The rear bumper can be a slimmer style, that doesnt bother me.

What direction would you go? I really dont want to spend a fortune to replace.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 01:52 AM
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For the rear bumper I would Look at this one from Britsh 4x4 Outfitters. I think it is made in the UK. $450 + shipping.
I am making my own bumper and if I knew abut this, I would have jumped on it. I am a victim of the Botorff rip off, hence I made my own bumper, and now almost done.
DA5646 HD Rear Bumper Disco II
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Have some one help you design and make our own like many of us have done.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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The Best: HLC Fab

They can customize too.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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i would get a front bumper from Kep at tactical rovers and the rear i would order a Britpart from Eric Riston at Atlantic British. it's the bumper that bosshogt linked to except it is $100 cheaper, $362 plus shipping from Albany NY.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Camdisco24
The Best: HLC Fab

They can customize too.
Hard Labor Creek are great guys. I'm working a deal for partial trade on the hard looking rear tire carrier. $650 is a bit steep just for a tire carrier, but I was able to trade some items to make it much more affordable. Denny is a good guy to talk to. Hopefully I will have my rear bumper completed by the end of this weekend. Whew, I have a lot of respect for metal fabricators now. Projects take forever when everything is custom. Steel is fun to work with, I just wish I didn't have to grind ever weld to make it look decent
 
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