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Need help choosing a bumper

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Dgravee, Mar 28, 2024.

  1. Mar 28, 2024 at 8:38 AM
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    Dgravee

    Dgravee [OP] New Member

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    My bumper has some rust on it and instead of spending 300$ on a stock chrome bumper I am going to go for an off road style bumper.
    I have narrowed it down to the coastal offroad weld together kit or Ironman raid bumper. I have the means to weld the bumper so that’s not an issue. Coastal is 900$ delivered and Ironman is 1400$ delivered. Obviously I’d have time into welding and painting so there’s that with the coastal.
    As for looks it’s a toss up. I am honestly leaning towards the Ironman just because it’s easy to buy and install - no extra work. Need some help, what do you guys think?
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  2. Mar 28, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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    coveyrise12

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    I think the Coastal is the best looking bumper for the 2nd gen.
    Both are good options, but I don't think you can get a cleaner looking bumper than Coastal.
     
  3. Mar 28, 2024 at 8:43 AM
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    In my opinion paint job is unavoidable with delivered bumpers. They are heavy and often insufficiently protected from delivery workers. Also all small fabs products I bought had subpar metal prepping resulting in paint peeling off and rust spreading like cancer. I prefer bare metal and do prep and paint myself.
     
  4. Mar 28, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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    Dgravee

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    Small fabs being the makers of Ironman?
     
  5. Mar 28, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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    Talking specifically about RCI and Valhalla's, but similar experience with other small fab parts for my other cars.
     
  6. Mar 28, 2024 at 1:05 PM
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    Dgravee

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    Thanks for the input. I think if I do the coastal bumper I would color match with spray max color and the 2k clear coat.
     
  7. Apr 9, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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