FAQ & Pics

Every bumper starts out as just a basic bumper, then you choose from all options seen on the shopping cart product page to allow you to build the bumper the way you want it, a fully-customized build as an  upgrade for strength and utility. Made with the highest quality standards by experienced craftsmen using the latest technologies.

Construction
They are constructed with a 1/4" winch mount and mounting brackets, the remainder of front and rear bumpers are formed from 3/16" thick steel. The winch box will accept up to a 16,500 pound capacity winch for many models, both integrated and non-integrated solenoid winches will usually fit, ask for details on your vehicle. Go to our Videos & Blogs page for demos of various features described below

DIY Kits
We do all the CAD, plasma cutting, and forming of the parts, you will weld everything together and do final finishing yourself. This would include any swingarm pieces, grill guards, and other accessories that you add to your configuration, numerous subassemblies. This does require mature fabrication skills as you will be working with with tight tolerances. There is no warranty on DIY bumpers since we did not do the work. Be sure to select Kit as an option and use the  provided promo code once you add to cart, the discount will then be added.

Pricing
To provide you with the best value, you can pick and choose what options are needed for your build. That way you're not paying for features you don't need. Price shown is for the base bumper and will go up from there depending on the options you choose, prices for each option are shown on the product page. The system will adjust sales tax based on where you live once you proceed to the final checkout page after it knows where you live, only GA residents are charged sales tax. 


Ordering Process:

Step 1: From the Navigation window on the left of the home page, click on the "+" sign to drill down to your specific make and model. 

Step 2: Click on your vehicle product page and select the front or rear bumper you are interested in, and configure it with the option you want from the various drop-down options listed. 

• Each vehicle has a bumper designed specific to that make and model, all the options are exactly the same across all the models we offer. The sample pics you see are just a small set of examples, we may not have a pic of what you have in mind all the time, but you can view example below on this FAQ page to get an idea of what the option looks like.
• You can mix and match any options you see and we will build your bumper that way.
• A deposit can be made in lieu of full payment if you prefer. Full payment is required before your order ships.  

Step 3: Once you're satisfied with the build you have selected, click "Add to Cart">>Continue>>Enter Billing/Shipping Info>>Enter Payment Info >>Submit

• Note: To build more than one bumper or add accessories, simply add items to your cart by selecting the "Add to Cart" which then shows up in the upper right-hand corner. When you're done adding items to the cart, select "Checkout" by the Cart list and then "Continue" proceed to pay and submit your order. 

Step 4: Once your payment is processed and accepted, you will receive an email with your Invoice and we will take it from there to start the custom design and fabrication process you have specified on your order. :o)

How will my bumper be shipped?

Shipping is by LTL Freight (Less than Truckload) and the cost varies depending on the destination, delivery address type (Residential, Farm/Jobsite, Commercial), if a liftgate is required. The finished order is securely strapped to a pallet. Be sure to read our Terms and Conditions for additional information. If you do not have a commercial address available, we recommend pickup at the carrier's terminal (if feasible) to save on the shipping cost. We will work to get you the best rate possible.

Save money with volume 

It cost very little extra to ship two bumpers instead of one. That could save you several hundred dollars depending on where it's going. So purchase front and rear at the same time if you're considering both, it really works to your advantage, or find a buddy or group order. We also offer a quantity discount.

What are the different Grill/Light Guard Options?

By definition a "Grill Guard" is the center section of a brush guard assembly positioned in front of the grill of the truck while the light guards are the outer tubes that protect the headlight and the corners of the truck. The grill guard is available in several styles, each center section style can come with OR without light guards. Please contact us if you have questions about this or want something custom not shown here. 

1) Plate Style Grill Guards
The flat uprights are cut from 1/4" plate with connecting tube at the top. This is a very strong design as the plate is fully welded along the bottom. Click the links below for examples

Plate Grill Guard

Plate Grill Guard with Overlay

Plate Grill Guard with Light Guards

Plate Grill Guard with Overlay and Light Guards

 
2) Hoop style grill guard: Formed from DOM tube with 90° bends. Click the links below for exampes.

Hoop Style Grill Guard

Hoop Style Grill Guard with Light Guards

3) "A" style Grill Guard: Formed from DOM tube, typically with 60° bends but sometimes specific to match the shape of the grill.

"A" Style Grill Guard

"A" Style Grill Guard with Light Guards

Intermediate "A" Grill Guard

4) Pre-Runner style Grill Guard/Light Guards: Formed from DOM tubes, the center hoop is bent on a 60° angle and then installed leaning out 30°. The side tubes are bent 45° and reinforce the main tube.

PreRunner Grill Guard/Light Guards
 

5) The Stinger Grill Guard: Former from DOM tube with 60° bends and then installed at a 30° angle from vertical.

Stinger Grill Guard

 
6) Grill Guard Add ons. Options to increase the protection of your grill guard or add light mounting points.

Light Bar: a 1" round tube typically installed 2.5" from the top of the bumper to bottom of the tube onto which lights can be mounted. It can be ordered with tabs already welded to it or with no tabs if you just want it for extra protection or want to use a tube mount clamp type light mounting kit (Click here). With tall grill guards it can be used in comjuction with the intermediate grill guard bar for two rows of lights. Click here

Intermediate Grill Guard Bar: An additional DOM Tube installed halfway between the top of the bumper and the bottom of the grill guard in orer to proved more protection and/or add light mounting points. Requites a full height grill guard (no intermedate "A" or none) to be ordered. Click Here

Intermedaite Light Guard Bars: An additional bar installed in the light guard to provide additional protection for your head light. The position and diameter vary based on the headlight design and shape. The can also be a single 1" tube or dual or triple 3/8" bars. Requires full height light guards to have been ordered (also doesn't work with the PreRunner style). Mid Position  Low Position  Dual Bars

Top Connector Bar: A 1" round tube that runs from the side to side connection the light guards. Requires a light guard option to have been ordered. Click Here

What are the Rear Bumper options? 

High Lift Jack Mount



New Jerry Can holder, this one is setup to hold two, can also be ordered in Single or Triple as well




This Colorado also had a custom winch box built into the rear


Single swingarm with Tire Carrier and Jerry Can, LED backup Lights, Brake/Turnsignal lights, shackle mounts, 2" receiver

Dual swingarms with Tire Carrier on passenger and Jerry Can on driver side, LED backup Lights, shackle mounts

Dual swingarms with Tire Carrier on passenger and driver side, LED backup Lights, Brake/Turnsignal lights, shackle mounts, 2" receiver

Tool Box/Cooler Mount option







Built-in Receivers

A receiver can be added as an option to the rear, as seen above, and in the front bumper as well, as seen below. One use for a receiver in the front is for mounting a removable winch plate. Other uses for the front receiver could be launching a boat with a ball attachment, a winch plate (as seen below), or adding a storage rack for hauling coolers and bikes etc. For the rear, of course you can use the receiver to tow with, rated at OEM specs for your vehicle. You can also include the 7-Pin plug for your brake controller, lights, and such.

 

Adding a receiver on the front can be used for Cargo, Bike Racks, parking a trailer or a portable winch plate.

 

Lighting Options:

What is the Light Bar vs a Light Hole cutout/Built-in lights?
The light bar is a place to mount additional lights over the winch box. It will either run between the uprights bars on the grill guard or will be formed and attach to the top of the winch bumper if you are not ordering a grill guard. The light bar is designed to handle two lights. The light bar is a 1" diameter tube designed to mount lights in the center of the bumper (lights not included). It is available with or without a grill guard. Not available on all models.  Additional light tabs can be ordered and the tab locations can be customized, please contact us prior to placing your order.

Built-in lights/cutouts
The Light Hole cutouts/Built in Lights are precision cut by computer and include a mounting tab inside the bumper to accommodate a variety of aftermarket lights.  Please select from the dropdown option on your vehicles product page to choose which light combination you want when ordering your bumper.  If you wish to use a different light than what we offer, you can order the cutouts only option, as seen here and get your own choice of light after you get your bumper.  You can mix and match types of lights available, ir round, cube, etc. The size of the bumper will restrict the size of lights to 5" or less depending on application.

Llights which can be added to your cart from the Accessory Store as well as other accessories like winches, etc. 
- 5" KC Apollo PRO
- 4” Rigid 360 Series
If you want a different light make sure the dimensions and mounting data is compatible, if not you can request a custom light setup, standard engineering fees may apply for any custom design work.

Can I reuse the factory fog lights that came with my truck?
In most cases no, the factory lights snap into the bumper using very specific plastic tabs and do not mount like after-market off-road lights do, rendering them unusable.

Example below: Inner 6" and Ourter 5" light configuration.    

 

What are Rubber Dock Bumpers?
As shown in teh picture above and below, these are useful for when you anticipate you may be frequently bumping or pushing things around. Protects the paint finish and whatever you may bump up against. Bolts through the 3/16" steel bumper face. Available for front and rear bumpers. 

Recovery Tow Points: D-Rings

Welded on 1" diameter pivoting tow points. No one is going to steal them and they're alway there when you are in need.

Recovery Tow Points: Shackle Mounts

This option is for recovery when you need to be pulled or you want to pull someone out of a tough spot. The tow points are fully welded onto the steel bumper providing a secure spot to attach a tow strap to. Shackle Mounts have a 1" ID hole, 7/8" thick. A shackle with a .75 inch or a .875 inch pin will work. Designed to use with a screw pin type removable shackle. Ideal for using tow straps while on the trail. The removable shackles not included. Can be setup for flat-towing bar as well, contact us for details. 

Installation?
Some bumpers may require minor welding or modifications, due to variations in some makes and models or fit and finish. Most will bolt right on to the frame with the brackets we provide, but some will require some minor modifications to the vehicles, mostly around the removal of the factory bumper brackets or drilling holes, etc. This is all detailed in the instructions we will provide. We recommend your new steel bumper be installed by a qualified technician.  Some bumpers will require some trimming. All of our bumpers have custom mounting brackets/tabs/assemblies. Some drilling and welding may be required for certain models. We will provide instructions as needed, and all the hardware is included with the fully assembled bumpers. 

You can also schedule to have your bumper installed by us, labor rates apply at $125/hr, first hour free! If you didn't order that, just contact us and we can schedule it for you. 

How does a winch mount to the bumper? Your winch will mount in a standard (4) bolt pattern we include with all our winch bumpers if that option is selected. The depth of most of our winch boxes is 8" deep, accommodating almost every winch on the market, be sure to check the width and depth specs of your winch before you buy it. Call us if you have questions about a specific winch model. We also ask you for this information in the online order form. You can also use the built-in receivers for a portable winch plate for both the front (as seen above) as well as the rear.