Road Armor Bumper pics
05-09-2014, 11:54 AM
#11
No thanks. In my opinion he's asking way too much for a 2.0 shock in steel. If it was aluminum it'd be only slightly expensive. And he never could tell me more information about what kind of pistons he is using. Fronts will probably wait until next year anyway, too much money has been spent this year. I may to Icons, or I may custom build an application with FOA coilovers or Bilstein 9100 coilovers.
05-09-2014, 12:20 PM
#12
FlyFisher
Looks good! I lost about 3/8" when I installed my Road Armor w/ guard. I don't have a winch though as I plan to buy a universal mount winch that I can easily store when not needed and save some weight. To get that height back, I am considering either installing heavier duty springs from coilsprings.com, who will make custom springs to accomodate the heavier bumper (~$275/pr), or buying the F150lifts so I can adjust height as necessary.
05-09-2014, 01:09 PM
#13
Looks mean!! I'm probably going to get the Road Armor "pre runner" bumper considering that my factory bumper is trashed.. How long did it take to get your bumper after you ordered it?
05-09-2014, 01:57 PM
#14
Senior Member
Thread Starter
About a week and a half.
I've got my stock bumper for sale. Come to think of it, I also have a Rough Country hidden winch mount I no longer need. It'd also be for sale. Neither of which you need if you are ordering a Road Armor bumper.
I considered the pre-runner one. But it doesn't get you any difference in clearance, and the full guard just looks better in my opinion.
I've got my stock bumper for sale. Come to think of it, I also have a Rough Country hidden winch mount I no longer need. It'd also be for sale. Neither of which you need if you are ordering a Road Armor bumper.
I considered the pre-runner one. But it doesn't get you any difference in clearance, and the full guard just looks better in my opinion.
05-09-2014, 03:33 PM
#17
Looks tough as hell man.
05-09-2014, 04:43 PM
#19
FlyFisher
It's funny, you hardly ever see price mentioned on here. I didn't sign an NDA when I bought it, so price was $2124 shipped to my work, from Ranger off-road. Heinously expensive, but less so than trading in my truck. Which up until this truck I had a habit of changing vehicles once a year.
As far as weight, the shipping manifest said 375 pounds, but that doesn't sound right. I can grab the top bar and lift it about an inch off of the ground with my legs, so I am guessing more like 180 pounds.
I did lose about half of an inch from the front suspension though. And I still gotta put my winch back in.
I am considering getting it Line-Xed, but man they want $450 for that here. It'll prevent inevitable rust up here in the salt belt though. What say you guys? I kinda like the smooth powder coated look.
As far as weight, the shipping manifest said 375 pounds, but that doesn't sound right. I can grab the top bar and lift it about an inch off of the ground with my legs, so I am guessing more like 180 pounds.
I did lose about half of an inch from the front suspension though. And I still gotta put my winch back in.
I am considering getting it Line-Xed, but man they want $450 for that here. It'll prevent inevitable rust up here in the salt belt though. What say you guys? I kinda like the smooth powder coated look.
05-09-2014, 06:17 PM
#20
Senior Member
Thread Starter
That is pretty good price from what I have seen. Regarding the weight, it is ~170lbs over stock. I bought mine used and it had some dings. I thought about having mine Line-Xed after I had the 2" receiver welded in but it was too expensive (~$400) and the nearest dealer was 2hrs away. I had it powder coated for $200. IMO the powder coated finish looks better. I have seen one Line-Xed that was faded, which didn't look so good IMO.
The main reason I am considering it is the salty roads up here ten to rust products, even powder coated ones. I think what I am going to do it wait. If it rusts slightly, I'll get it sandblasted and the Line-Xed at that point. Since it's already powedercoated that'll give me a couple of years.