Which Winch Bumper?

[Elessar65]

Well, I am thinking I am going to get a winch bumper and winch with my tax money. Since I'm locked now its only a matter of time before I will be wishing for one and not having it, might as well do it before I am impossibly stuck.

Since I have no fabrication skills, no welder, and no shop, I'll be buying one. Which do you think is a better one to get? The one made by BBP here Or the RLC one here Or another option I am not aware of?

 

[GoneExploring]

I was looking at the same thing today and i like the second one better it just looks stronger in my opinon. But I dont like the way tow rings are off at an angle. so my solution was to make a copy of it and make it stronger if possible because i have the resources. My votw would be for the second one though

 

[FROADER]

I like the RLC because the fact it wraps around the corners a little more, but I like the shape and angles better on the BBP.

BBP is a vendor here, too.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246657

 

[Slowlyvverot]

My vote is for the RLC bumper. I noticed he mentioned he would maybe make a similar bumper to 1st gen specs. Anyone know if that idea has come to fruition?

 

[Turdle]

I think I like the Potsy bumper better because it is a single bent sheet.
RLC on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Expl...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories



A 1st gen version from BBP

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

 

[Twiztid]

i like the ones by bbp as i have seen some of the products he has made for the govt. contracts he had, potsy makes quality products and he will stand behind them. But thats just me

 

[wisekise]

the ex in those pics is mine and i have fully tested that bumper. i have winched the ex out of a foot+ of sticky muck, and helped a few buddies out of jams. i currently need a new paint job b/c of trees and rocks and have not had a problem. james is a good guy with a good product. he will work with you on some aspects of design as well. my 2 pennies

 

[ProjectAviator]

I like the looks of the RLC bumper too. But anybody making parts for the 2nd gen. Ex isn't too bad.

Tim

 

[wisekise]

i put some pics of the bumper on my sport in this thread a while ago
just to give ya a better idea of looks


http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250108

 

[Elessar65]

I think I am liking the RLC one a little better, and its $450 shipped on ebay right now. I am thinking powder coating the same shade of grey that my trim is. AND I know just the guy to hire for that job. I'll have to get a hold of the guy at RLC and see if he can change the brackets. It comes stock, and 2" body lift. I wonder if there is room to make stock and 3" body lift holes in it...?

 

[GoneExploring]

i want to see pics when its done lol

 

[grant00]

Ive been thinking the same thing... I have a 3" BL too and i like the RLC one better

 

[wrigley_1285]

i like the rlc. i'm also curious about getting the brackets modified for a 3" BL. i wonder if there's a way to bring ends in a little bit?

 

[ProjectAviator]

from what the ad reads it sounds like he makes them when ordered so I think he could modify for most any request. Send him a message and see.

Tim

 

[Elessar65]

from what the ad reads it sounds like he makes them when ordered so I think he could modify for most any request. Send him a message and see.

Tim

Just did, waiting for the reply. And also for my tax return.

 

[ProjectAviator]

And also for my tax return.

Hope to have mine back on the 19th.

Tim

 

[Elessar65]

Well he (RLC Guy) said that he could make it stock height and 2 1/2" body lift. The brackets don't have enough room on them, and putting the holes too close to the edge would be bad for obvious reasons. I think I can live with a 1/2" gap.

 

[V8powerbaby]

buy me one too while your at it lol

 

[91ROKKRAWLER]

I like the bbp better personally. Have you looked at the hanson offroad jeep bumpers? Made for jeep but you could change the brackets?

 

[jamscal]

Hey guys I just became a vendor so if you have any other questions on the bumpers let me know.

Thanks,

James