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Old 07-02-2007, 07:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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REAR BUMPERS: Comparisons / Buyers Guide

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Alright, my friends. By request, I've compiled as much information on as many rear bumpers I could find on the web. There are probably some small errors and omissions so by all means, if I've missed something, post your thoughts and I'll make an edit.

ARB Rear Step Bar Bumper



Available - Now
Price - $874.99 @ Central4wd.com
Construction - Heavy Gauge Steel
Finish - Satin Black Powder Coat
Shackle Mounts - Center Reciever
Weight - 30 Kg / 66 Lbs
Factory Back-up Sensor Compatible? No
Tow Hitch - Optional & In Development
Additional Recovery Points - Yes, on chassis mounts
Tire Carrier - No, utilizes factory mounting position

Install Thread -
ARB rear bumper install -- Lots of pics

Warn Rear Bumper



Available - Now
Price - $787.49 @ Central4wd.com
Construction - Heavy Gauge Steel
Finish - Black Wrinkle Powder-coated
Shackle Mounts - Yes, two d-ring mounting tabs
Weight - Approx. 70 Lbs - Waiting on word from Warn
Factory Back-up Sensor Compatible? Yes
Tow Hitch - Yes, Maintains Factory Hitch
Additional Recovery Points - TBD
Tire Carrier - No, utilizes factory mounting position

Install Thread -
KD7NAC_07FJ a.k.a. Clark's Mods

BentUp Rear Bumper



Available - Now
Price - $875.00 @ bentup.com
Construction - 3/16" Steel
Finish - Black Powder-Coat
Shackle Mounts - Yes, two d-ring mounting tabs
Weight - 32 Kg / 70 Lbs
Factory Back-up Sensor Compatible? Yes
Tow Hitch - Yes, Maintains Factory Hitch
Additional Recovery Points - TBD
Tire Carrier - No, utilizes factory mounting position

Note - Also included in price is a set of Back Up Lights

Install Thread -
Another Bentup.com rear bumper...

Fab Four's Rear Bumper




Available - Mid 2007
Price - To Be Announced
Construction - 3/16" Steel
Finish - Black Textured Powder-Coat
Shackle Mounts - Yes, Fab Four's Signature "Knife Edge" and Recessed D-Ring Mounts
Weight - 84 Kg / 185 Lbs
Factory Back-up Sensor Compatible? TBD
Tow Hitch - Integrated 2" Receiver
Additional Recovery Points - Yes, Hi-Lift Points
Tire Carrier - Yes, Swing Away Tire Carrier - Accommodates up to 40" tire

Note - Incorporates Steel 1/4 Panel replacements and integrated CB Antenna Mount

Prototype Install Thread -

Fab Fours Final Test Fit of the Rear Bumper

All-Pro Off-Road Rear Bumper



Available - Now
Price - $749.00
Construction - 1/8" & 3/16" Steel
Finish - Black Satin Powder-Coat
Shackle Mounts - No
Weight - 34 Kg / 75 Lbs
Factory Back-up Sensor Compatible? Yes
Tow Hitch - Optional for an additional $99
Additional Recovery Points - No
Tire Carrier - "On the radar for the future but no guarantee" - All Pro

Install Thread - All-Pro Rear Bumper Installation (pics)

Demello Off-Road Rear Bumper



Available - TBA (Prototype in Progress)
Price - TBA
Construction - 3/16" Steel
Finish - TBA
Shackle Mounts - Yes
Weight - TBA
Factory Back-up Sensor Compatible? Yes, remounted in a new position
Tow Hitch - Maintains Factory Hitch
Additional Recovery Points - TBD
Tire Carrier - Yes, optional bolt-on accessory

Note - Other accessories such as jerry can mounts, etc. are expected to be released for this bumper as well as back-up lights

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Rear Bumper
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