As the title says, what are my options? So far I haven't found anything like an ARB to fit on the front of my '83 truck. Am I going to end up having to fabricate my own? Thanks for any info.

 

http://www.allprooffroad.com/bumpers.htm (will fit 83 with some modifications)

http://www.marlincrawler.com/armor.html

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33640

this seems to fit 84+ however if the allpro one says it will fit 83 with modification, im sure that one could too... might want to check with the real old timers around here though, im still a bit of a newbie

 

Also check with these guys to see if this will fit or can be modified.

http://www.frontrangeoffroadfab.com/front_bumper.htm

Mike

 

Thanks for the quick responses... Looks like the Front Range bumper is my best bet, I'll have to fire off an email to them.

 

www.badlandbumpers.com

 

I like the Basher bumper on the 83 That's what I'm looking for, thanks

 

More info info for ya there guy.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/badland-bumpers-44512/

Jim just got his truck back from Badlands, so you can see the results in the above URL for the 3 items Jeff made for him.

I can attest for the quality too, as I own a pair of Badland sliderz, and have seen his other work in person.

I personally like the front tube bumper style on yours and Jim's year of rigs.
Heck, if I had not already bought my ARB, my rig would have the same tube bumper Jim got.

 

One reason I'm leaning towards the Basher style is I'm not ready to start cutting into my fenders just yet. Looks like you'd have to cut the fenders for the tube style :/

 

You would have to PM Jim and ask him.
I did not notice today any fender cutting at all on his rig.

I did notice some drool on his bumper, but I think that was mine
There is a lot better approach with this style of bumper than the ARB/TJM style, including the Basher model Jeff sells.