Best WInch Bumper

[Egan]

I am ready to buy a winch bumper, I am pretty sure I am going with a custom bumper, I know a guy that has a shop in Fresno that will build me one. There is picture of one he built below. Before I pull the trigger I just want to know what do you think is the best winch bumper?

 

[Cavo]

My father has an ARB on his 1984 Land Cruiser, and I have friends that have ARB too and all I know is they are built with precision and meant for a beating. When I get the money, I too will go ARB on my rig.

 

[ManWithJeep]

Very happy with my Smittybilt.

They make a bull bar that bolts to the top of the bumper and protects the winch, haven't got that yet for mine.

 

[Egan]

My father has an ARB on his 1984 Land Cruiser, and I have friends that have ARB too and all I know is they are built with precision and meant for a beating. When I get the money, I too will go ARB on my rig.

I like the ARB also, but it is $1000 more than the custom I am looking at, not sure if it is worth the extra investment.

 

[Egan]

Very happy with my Smittybilt.

They make a bull bar that bolts to the top of the bumper and protects the winch, haven't got that yet for mine.

I also like the Smittybikt, unfortunately they do not make one for my rig.

 

[Cavo]

I like the ARB also, but it is $1000 more than the custom I am looking at, not sure if it is worth the extra investment.

I believe you used the perfect word, "investment".

 

[Ronzonnie]

For my F-250 ill be getting a front Bumper from Fusion Bumpers. They are not big bulky things that take over the front end of your truck. Has winch ready. Built in light options and shackle mounts. I just waiting on some money to "invest' [emoji14]

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[Egan]

I believe you used the perfect word, "investment".

I think any quality part is an investment in vehicle, As long as it works for intended purpose, so I struggle to pay extra money for a name brand no matter how good their reputation. In addition no matter how good the craftsmenship it is still semi mass produced product as opposed to one that is made for me by a craftsmen that I know does very good work.

 

[Egan]

For my F-250 ill be getting a front Bumper from Fusion Bumpers. They are not big bulky things that take over the front end of your truck. Has winch ready. Built in light options and shackle mounts. I just waiting on some money to "invest' [emoji14]

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That is a good looking bumper alsp.

 

[Nig]

Give expedition one a look, http://expeditiononestore.com/t/ford
Quality is outstanding, great customer service. I took a deer square on at 40mph a few years back and only lost a driving light. everything stayed straight and didn't tweak.. They also offer a Mil/LE/EMT discount as well.

 

[3ilnouri]

Well it depends on what's your rig

This is mine it's from a company called TJM it's the same as ARB but I got it at a better price than ARB that's why I pulled the trigger on it



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[Vyscera]

Ive got a prerunner from Road Armor. I think they started the massive bumper craze. Winch housing, "bull" bar, tabs to mount 6 extra lights, and more handsome than competitors. they go on sale periodically, so I waited until the had a good deal and got a front and rear.

 

[Egan]

Thanks everyone, I am going with custom. I think it is the right choice considering cost and my needs.

 

[3ilnouri]

Thanks everyone, I am going with custom. I think it is the right choice considering cost and my needs.

The only thing I can advise you is to consider the weight and approach angle and hope you get the looks of what you are envisioning


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[Jelorian]

Thanks everyone, I am going with custom. I think it is the right choice considering cost and my needs.

I'm also looking at different options for my 03 Suburban. Pickings are slim for mine and I'll either get an ARB made for a 100 series LC and mod it to fit or go full custom. ARB does make a bumper for my rig, but it is HUGE and doesn't look right. I prefer something that doesnt make my rig look like it has a fat bottom lip..haha.

You mentioned that you are getting yours made for much cheaper than an ARB. If you don't mind me asking, could you give me a ball park and what shop? PM me if needed.

Thanks!

 

[Egan]

I'm also looking at different options for my 03 Suburban. Pickings are slim for mine and I'll either get an ARB made for a 100 series LC and mod it to fit or go full custom. ARB does make a bumper for my rig, but it is HUGE and doesn't look right. I prefer something that doesnt make my rig look like it has a fat bottom lip..haha.

You mentioned that you are getting yours made for much cheaper than an ARB. If you don't mind me asking, could you give me a ball park and what shop? PM me if needed.

Thanks!

FTP customs in Fresno. For the basic bumper pictured above it is $800, winch mounts, d-ring mounts, etc. are extra. I am not sure if it would be the same price for a chevy.

 

[Stepsride]

WOW there are so many good American Companies that make great stuff: Here is a list that I have researched
ACE Engineering and fab
LOD
Rock Hard 4x4 (Be careful googling that one....)
Expedition One
JCR offroad
Shrockworks (One of my favorite)
ORFAB
HylineOffroad
TNT Customers
CrawlerConceptz
Full metal fab works (great stuff)
Nemesis industries
ETC ETC