Thinking of getting this: STOP Rear end Collision Damage & Reduce Whiplash Injury! SUPERBUMPER
$140 comes with non-locking pin. Two shock-absorbing "attenuators" behind the bar. anyone have this?
supposedly protects from damage and whiplash from up to 30mph rear-ends. And they'll replace for free, with a police report.
I could use a rear step, plus it's intimidating as hell.
(pix from mftr email response)

 

Looks like a great way to make sure you end up with frame damage

 

I don't know, looks like this device would put 100% of impact on hitch/receiver. Possibly forcing receiver into gas tank, long before any of the other structure is involved...so as to protect occupants. Whereas, without it...the impact would be spread across bumper assembly, tire carrier/rear door and hitch/receiver. This device might be good for those low speed, stuck in traffic bumper to bumper collisions. But, who can guarantee this will be the only type of impact you will receive? Also, if this device was the end-all to vehicle damage or safety...don't you think the auto industry would develope something similar? Because, they understand automotive impact through testing and research...not...hey, this looks like a good idea.

Been at a few hundred collisons over my lifetime (towing), and there's nothing that gets your attention quicker...than the smell of gas.

Brian.

 

Good point about the gas tank. I knew there was a reason I didn't hit Buy it Now.
But then, I wouldn't trust the auto industry to do the right thing ever.

 

I would just buy a used rear bumper and keep it on hand for if that ever happens. You have a stock replacement that can bolt right up.

 

You can get the Hammerhead i Eagle Thrust front bumper, I hear it can take a full speed impact to a wall with ZERO damage

 

Prep for paint

Painted

Close up of texture.
This is what I bought. Just painted it with Durabak. 1/4” steel all the way around. This looks like something Mad Max would have on his car!

 

Lol. I knew I'd get beaten down back to sanity. cool rigs btw.
Will save the $$ towards actual needs, like a new rad. and new cats. and...sigh.

 

You may get in trouble for releasing unseen photos of the new 2020 Defender...

Granted, the extra headroom for the driver is a novel idea...lol.

 

Only $499 no tax:
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/art...951181942.html