Originally Posted by highonpottery

looks like the frame plates bent pretty far too - bumper lacks good triangulation and gusseting from the main tubes to the frame mounts.

tough call on whether or not you'd get refunded. IMO unless you go custom, these high production tube bumpers are pretty much just disposable bumpers -- they're pretty cheaply built and marketed for the masses since they're easy DIY armor and lack the real protection that you'd get from a custom bumper that's properly triangulated, welded to a beefed up frame, and made from 1/4" material.

of the ??? that have been sold, how many of those have actually been put through a real test of durability? usually, if the person is wheeling that hard all the time, they go the custom route because they need the bumper to go through the durability test on a regular basis. it may be time for you to graduate and go hardcore. it's a natural progression, just accept it happily

since you're going to be looking for a new bumper...for the price, this Curley's bumper is a great platform for customizing yourself a nice, rigid plate bumper. i know he's had them for a while and he's been working deals because they're taking up space in his shop. i got one myself and plan on beefing the crap outta it once i get a welder in the future. i know it lacks the side protection that you get from the MC, but that is easily solved.

Originally Posted by 89silverpu

I realize my first post was not very detailed...I was at an incline while reversing so more weight of the truck was on the truck...it wasn't on a flat surface. Even then though, in my opinion of the situation, the bumper shouldn't have bent in like it did..

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Takes substantial amount of dynamic force to mess up 0.120" wall tubing that bad.

Dare I say it...I agree with rockota. (inside joke)

I don't think you'll have much luck getting that warrantied, from Marlin or anyone.

Saw a front bumper get ripped off a couple weekends ago, sometimes it just happens.

Originally Posted by 89silverpu

Both Wabbit and ScottyC sell TG. There's nothing on ScottyC's website about a custom rear bumper unfortunately

Originally Posted by ScottyC

I can build you something custom. But its going to come with a custom price too.

Originally Posted by rockota

Like I said, it didn't happen at 5mph... You left out critical information - my response was completely accurate. Completely different amount of force going 5mph on flat ground verses downhill with the weight of the truck on that narrow point.

With the weight of the truck on a narrow point, sure, the bumper will, and likely should, collapse like that. It looks like it did it's job.

Originally Posted by xXbrutalXcoreXx

89silverpu: As far as getting the trail gear bumper... I have it and absolutely love it. That has beef written all over it! I have pics of it on my truck of you want, just pm me and i can send them.

Originally Posted by ScottyC

I can build you something custom. But its going to come with a custom price too.

Originally Posted by stock as possible

I'm not sure I would treat those test results as gospel. Tests can be tweaked however the tester wants. Why don't you go through Addicted or Wabfab, or hell, I'm sure there's dozens of TG dealers in CA that are more pleasent to deal with, plus usually have lower prices than going through TG directly.

Edit: Guess I'll read the 3rd page before posting next time! Post pics asap when Dave's arrives, I thought long and hard about his before the TG.

Originally Posted by xxxtreme22r

holy cow dude, you sure you didn't tweak the frame too? Hard to believe that is only a 5 miles per hour hit.

Originally Posted by Birdbrain

For what its worth, TG can fail too..



Sorry it happened to ya man! I hope you like the new bumper from Davez! Now, get back to wheel'n!