What bumper do I have?
4wd Low
Joined: May 2011
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That looks like a Bottorf bumper. He was a pretty shady guy who ripped me off personally. It seems like his first products were decent, according to some people, but over the last year, there have been complaints that it was a pretty weak/cheap bumper. I wouldn't place any bets on using that bumper, especially since it looks to be pretty rusted already.
Mudding
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: East Coast Central Jersey/PA area
That looks like a Bottorf bumper. He was a pretty shady guy who ripped me off personally. It seems like his first products were decent, according to some people, but over the last year, there have been complaints that it was a pretty weak/cheap bumper. I wouldn't place any bets on using that bumper, especially since it looks to be pretty rusted already.
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Denver, CO
Yes it is a Botorffed. I Have a front one too. It looks like a early one as the side peieces do not go flat across the top. Steel rusts as would any steel bumper. Nate put about 2 quick coats of Rustoilum on the bumpers so it will not last past about 2 years before it needs a good re-coat. I bought a rear bumper from him and never received it, like many other folks. Search Bottorf on this site for the large discussion. Therefore I built my own rear bumper. Check the video in my signature.
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Three Wheeling
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Iowa City, IA
the rust is just surface rust, i'm not sure if there was supposed to be a cover for the winch area but it only has 4 holes to drain water out. it seems well built. i don't know how long botorff made these for but i am thinking it was installed in 04 after a front end accident ruined the stock bumper.
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Denver, Colorado
Strange how things work out, Yes Nate, that is a Butteroff and his name is also Nate.
As for that rust, you need to deal with it ASAP cause it will start to blister and then you are in trouble.
As for that rust, you need to deal with it ASAP cause it will start to blister and then you are in trouble.
TReK
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Woodway, WA
Pull it off, sand it down, respray it and you'll be good to go. Be GLAD you didn't have to deal with the ******* that actually built the thing
I had good results with the Rustoleum Truck Bed liner on my winch tray. It's perfect if you want something a little more durable, and has a little extra "cool" factor.
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Or if you don't like it, sell it!
I had good results with the Rustoleum Truck Bed liner on my winch tray. It's perfect if you want something a little more durable, and has a little extra "cool" factor.
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Or if you don't like it, sell it!
the rust is just surface rust, i'm not sure if there was supposed to be a cover for the winch area but it only has 4 holes to drain water out. it seems well built. i don't know how long botorff made these for but i am thinking it was installed in 04 after a front end accident ruined the stock bumper.
Hopefully the boxed section isn't completely sealed with the 4 holes if those holes are for the winch mount because it sounds like it might hold water. Scuff that thing up, spray some paint on it and use it.
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Three Wheeling
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Iowa City, IA
anybody paint these things body color or is that a waste of time?