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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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I looked at Nates4x4 and JCRoffroad front bumpers with the brushguards and loved them. Anyone else know of any other brand front bumpers besides the ARB bull bar. Im only looking to spend around $300 or less on the bumper.

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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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cant really say but i have jcr's stage 3 rear bumper without tire carrier and i love it! great customer service and the bumper is solid.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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yeah jcr has great customer service...i sent him an email and within the day he responded...they seem like real good people...
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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I have a rear bumper & rocker gaurds from Custom 4x4 Fabrication out of Tulsa, OK. I am very happy with them and have seen good reviews as well. I am also considering them for the FB as well. I need pick out a winch first and save up so I can get both. They responded quickly to inquiry and delivered on time.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Stryder-Ryder
I have a rear bumper & rocker gaurds from Custom 4x4 Fabrication out of Tulsa, OK. I am very happy with them and have seen good reviews as well. I am also considering them for the FB as well. I need pick out a winch first and save up so I can get both. They responded quickly to inquiry and delivered on time.
Didn't know they had a shop in Tulsa..I know they are here in the OKC area...I am going to have them do my bumpers front and rear. Also have them install them.. I just have to relocate the vacuum bottle and horns and such first before I can do it. Oh and have the cash..Will have em do both at the same time and install them for me...Yes I am that lazy..
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Try protofab as well. They make a great looking bumper, not too sure about the price. Another to look into is Hanson bumpers.
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Try Protofab or AJ's Offorad.
http://www.protofab4x4.com/products.php?ID=05
http://www.ajsoffroadarmor.com/
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Old Oct 14, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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if your looking for some pretty tuff bumbers for cheap theres a shop local to me called ryans truck and fab in shamokin pa,he sells stuff on ebay don't know if he has a web site but you can get front and rear bumpers for somewhere in the $400(for both) range i think,the fronts kinda more prerunner style but he makes a winch one too

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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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No I feel like an idiot. They are in OKC not Tulsa
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Try looking at the OR Fab winch bumper its what I run and in your price range
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Theres a front bumper kit on the market, forget who's selling it though. It's a kit with precut pieces that you weld together and looked like a very decent bumper at a good price. If you have the skills or a bud who could weld it up it may be a good option.

Maybe someone knows the kit i'm referring to?

Surfing the Forums you may find a good deal on something used as well?
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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iron scorpion
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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those protofabs look good and strong............. 1/4" rear bumper = awesome
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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i really wouldnt go with nates 4x4 they arent to good at what they do. i just bought a rear bumper from them and the tabs they welded on are cocked so that means the whole bumper is off. its off by like an inch on one side. GO WITH JCR
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 09:28 PM
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so the d ring tab was off centered?...how did that mess up the whole bumper?
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