Rear Bumpers

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  1. TxFx04

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    :facepalm: not even $200 worth of steel plate
     
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    No kidding. If I had time and a welder I'd just make my own. People charge crazy money to custom make one though, and I don't want to depend on a one-off build by joe-bob who charges a 6-pack per hour
     
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    Ordered the Bodyguard. Bare metal, with shackles. I'll get it lin-xed or powedercoated after the holes are cut for my lights.
     
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    Working out the wiring in advance (and cuz I'm bored) Taillights will be hooked directly to the factory. So 1/2 LEDs running lights with headlights, then all LEDs on brakes and turn signals.
    Reverse Lights are going to be a little different. I was going to have them tied into standard reverse (obviously) and also into the dome light. That way they come on every time I unlock the doors or use the scroll-switch to turn on the interior/dome/cargo lights. It'll save me the trouble of wiring in another switch and be a little different.
     
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    I've never been a fan of diamond plate /tube bumpers like the ramchhands
     
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    Lol toooooo late. It would have been an extra $500 at least to do the smooth style from anyone, so diamond plate it was. The pipe also adds a ton of strength and an extra 80lbs. Worth it for the next idiot who's too close behind me or when I have to yank someone out a ditch
     
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    I'm almost convinced the extra weight of my old custom bumper gave my little 2wd a lot more traction :jester: can't wait to see it on there :peace:


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    Can't blame ya there, especially if you like the way it looks
     
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    Bumper is on its way!
     

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