T&T Customs bumper?

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Akers87

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Location

Truckee/Tahoe Area

• May 9, 2008

• #1

Hey, are any of you guys running the T&T Customs Pre-runner front bumper? I finally have saved up for a descent bumper. Is it strong enough to support recovery pulling, quality, etc.? Ive also looked into some JRC bumpers, id really like to get a nice stinger though, who makes a good one, thanks. Any pics would be awesome!

 

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MiNi Beast

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Location

Fruitport, MI

• May 9, 2008

• #2

Don't have one yet but T&T is on my list for their front bumper, i hear they are real nice and they look strong enough for recovery.

 

okeedokee

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Location

camano island

• May 9, 2008

• #3

love the front bumper cant waint to save up enough for the rear bumper

 

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COJeepin

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Location

Denver, CO

• May 9, 2008

• #4

I have one and it is definitely strong enough for being dragged out of something, or to be winched if you have hooks/shackle mounts attached to the pre-drilled holes.

Workmanship is great and it looks great (in my opinion) when it's on.

Can see how it looks here:

 

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Akers87

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Truckee/Tahoe Area

• May 9, 2008

• #5

awesome, glad to hear it!

 

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yossarian19

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Location

Grass Valley, CA

• May 9, 2008

• #6

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the point of a "stinger" hoop on a bumper? See them on people's rigs, don't get it...

 

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COJeepin

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Location

Denver, CO

• May 9, 2008

• #7

The biggest reason is to help protect the radiator in the case of a roll over. This would give you the greatest chance of being able to restart the engine and get off the trail. Some people have even bigger stingers so they can approach really steep obstacles, slide the stinger up it to get the front wheels on it.

 

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flexdout

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tampa, Fl

• May 9, 2008

• #8

yossarian19 said:

Pardon my ignorance, but what is the point of a "stinger" hoop on a bumper? See them on people's rigs, don't get it...

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It also helps in steep descents to keep from going ass over nose. I have actually used mine in this manner on a few occasions. I have also used it as a slide on steep climbs to get the tires on the ledge. The stinger coupled with a skid on the front comes in real handy!

Stinger = less chance of ass over nose...

I looked at this bumper when I was shopping for "pre-runner" styles and I ended up going withe the 4 real steel bumper. IIRC the TnT attaches to the front a little more stout though.
the 4 real steel bumper...

 

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flexdout

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Tampa, Fl

• May 9, 2008

• #9

I would suggest getting the inner steering box brace if you buy the TnT bumper. Its like 40 or 50 bucks. I actually bought it and used it with my 4 Real Steel bumper. If you have any small cracks in there this will help alot. And if your lucky to have no cracks this is a good idea to keep it that way

 

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scorpio_vette

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Milwaukee Wisconsin

• May 9, 2008

• #10

i selected my front/rear bumpers for their strenght to make sure they could handle my abuse. on the TNT front bumper i purchased every upgrade they had. I'm glad to say that that bumper has held up to falling off of rocks, hitting trees, and 30 foot running start recoveries. VERY WELL WORTH the investment.