ebay swing out bumper

[1970WagonKY]

I found this bumper on ebay. It looks exactly like what I want but this is a hell of a lot cheaper than those on specialty sites.

Any thoughts

Link belowebay bumper

 

[TexasBronco]

I keep seeing the same bumper come up, so either he makes them and sell on ebay or never actually was able to sell it. If you does it as a business you may be able to buy one direct from him w/o going through ebay and having them take their piece of the pie.

 

[kontinu]

let me know how it goes, I was thinking of getting the same one. I think he makes them. He has other items on ebay also. I always see it on there. I have been holding off on putting the stock tire carrier back on because I was interested in the ebay one. I just emailed him asking if they were painted or not and if he could do a better price if 5 or more were bought. I'll keep you posted on what he said.

 

[trailpsycho]

Looks like he sells them since it is a company...so it says in the ad. Looks like a couple designs we have seen here on the sight. Great price for a tough bumper...I would rather see two swing arms (one for tire, one for cans/cooler). I wonder if he could custom some wrap around corners too....like the idea of wrap around corners. I would like to see this up close.

 

[toque]

One difference I notice on this bumper's hitch area compared to others is that the back of the receiver is not gusseted to the main bumper bar. It may be fine, but I'd be guessing and I bet the manufactures of this one have only guessed as well. The old thumb in the air saying "that should be good enough". I doubt they've done anything to prove that it's adequate for heavy towing. I'd like to see some extra supports in that area for peace of mind. I agree with trailpsycho in that it would be nice to have dual swing outs for other objects.

 

[spieser]

I bought one from him directly. It seems to be a good piece. I have not seen any of the others to compare.
The carrier is really stout. Greasable hinge. Looks to be a trailer spindle. With a tire on it, it is well balanced.
I plan on welding some can baskets to it like complete off road sells.
I am also going to get a Class III hitch like James Duff Sells made for towing. I have a 3.5 lift and the receiver in the bumper is to tall for my trailer.

 

[mrbronco]

kontinu,please keep us posted if he'll do some kind of a mass buy.I like the fact he's half what everybody else is.

 

[YelloTx73]

Glad this thread got brought up, been lookin for a good rear bumper. and seent his on eBay plenty. But am also considering the Hanson's bumpers even thought they are $$$$

 

[chrisd0729]

Definitely interested in the mass buy too... please keep us informed.

 

[powersfab]

I Have sold some bumpers on ebay for scout II's.
and i have one on my bronco. I am selling them for $360 shiped with just the tire carrier.
I had a thread a while back http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44525
trailpsyco talked with me at the broncorama and seen one in person. I am interested in selling more but cant reduce price but i include shipping.
If any one wants to call me 231-519-2550 after 6pm EST
thanks
Joe

 

[trailpsycho]

Yes, I saw Power's bumper and it was pretty nice. He had his set up with the dual swing out arms and a small strut--if I remember correctly, to keep each open. One arm held the tire, the other held an aluminum box (lockable) for storage, but could easily be replaced for jerry cans or a cooler rack. Hey Powersfab, why not pimp your wares and post a pic directly...I guess they can check out the link. I need a front, not running anything up there right now, more than anything. I havent forgotten about you Powersfab, just not there yet. Good luck to all!!

 

[mrbronco]

Powersfab,went and looked at your old post.How big a tire will it handle?I'll have 33 or 35's.Saw the post was about 4 months old,how is it holding up?Definately interested.

 

[powersfab]

i have ben carring a 35" BFG sence i built it no rattles yet.
the only problem I have had is the tab for the gas spring that holds it open wasen't tough enough I have befed that up.

 

[kontinu]

Hey all, I just got an email from the ebay bumper guy and he said if 5 were bought he could do $300. They come painted in primer also. The shipping on the site said $85 I think. I would like to get this bumper so we need at least 4 more, so let me know if your interested. These are a lot more affordable than those other bumpers that were on a mass buy. I'm not rich so this is in my ballpark.
thanks Josh

 

[broncosis]

i'm interested

 

[ManTruck]

Thanks but I am not interested, the pair I built a couple of years ago will work for me.

 

[broncolove]

Ok I am gonna jump in on this also, Heres the Custom Bumpers I build and sell, there a few guy on this site who have my bumpers, LuvMyBronco for one. Been building them for about 15 years, they are tried and true. I have been selling them for $600.00 a pair Pretty much as you see them on my trucks. Or I can build them however you may like. I custom build them for your body lift too. The Green one has a 33X12.5X15 on it and the copper one has a 35X12.5X15 on it. I can also make them with out the tire carrier on back and without the pushbar winch mount on front. Check them out.

 

[Yellow75]

That last shot is bad ass... Everytime I see those things I have to keep myself from getting out the credit card..!! ;D

 

[broncosis]

ttt

 

[OldieTwoShoes]

i think i might be interested in a mass buy since the price is a lot lower then most and i live pretty close (seeing ill be between gboro and boone now) so i could just pick a bumper up