Smittybilt

billybob990

billybob990

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Has anyone used a Smittybilt front bumper with the stinger that's welded on? Does the stinger get in the way and are they strong?
 
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It doesn't get in the way. The bumper is strong, but the stinger is not very stout. I regret buying Smittybilt. I've seen them bend back when they are involved in crashes. I will be selling mine and buying something with the stinger welded on with gussets.
 
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It doesn't get in the way. The bumper is strong, but the stinger is not very stout. I regret buying Smittybilt. I've seen them bend back when they are involved in crashes. I will be selling mine and buying something with the stinger welded on with gussets.
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Nice pic, I can weld my own gussets in no problem, but my biggest thing is, does it get in the way when working on it since its welded on, didn't know if I should look for one like EVO 1/4 pounder since I could remove the stinger. I'm trying to get it ready for next summer for my Tennessee trip.
 
My old smittybilt bumper is very strong however the new ones are nothing like the old ones. I would spend a little more money on something quality.
 
billybob990 said:
Nice pic, I can weld my own gussets in no problem, but my biggest thing is, does it get in the way when working on it since its welded on, didn't know if I should look for one like EVO 1/4 pounder since I could remove the stinger. I'm trying to get it ready for next summer for my Tennessee trip.
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It does not get in the way. I've done plenty of wrenching and never had issues with the stinger.
 
CRAZYCASEY said:
My old smittybilt bumper is very strong however the new ones are nothing like the old ones. I would spend a little more money on something quality.
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I know a lot of people don't like Smittybilt since it moved to China, I could see where they would get weaker since moving there, its a 250 dollar bumper that I can strengthen up myself but are they so weak that there not worth try to mod
 
Love my Smittybilt front bumper/stinger. Does not get in the way and helps determine distance from objects in front of you.
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billybob990 said:
I know a lot of people don't like Smittybilt since it moved to China, I could see where they would get weaker since moving there, its a 250 dollar bumper that I can strengthen up myself but are they so weak that there not worth try to mod
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If you plan on your bumper being used as a "bumper" I would opt for something a little stronger. I'm sure it will be fine if you don't plan on banging it up
 

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CRAZYCASEY said:
If you plan on your bumper being used as a "bumper" I would opt for something a little stronger. I'm sure it will be fine if you don't plan on banging it up
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I'm not going to be do major wheeling, just need some protection on trails and thought its was a good deal
 
It is a great deal just as long as you don't put it into a big rock. Then it will just be a $300 mistake. It might be worth spending a little more just for the safety factor on the streets .
 
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