Ordered my new bumper

DetroitDarin · Feb 23, 2014

I placed an order for a TAG wincher bumper. After initially wanting it full up with lights and stuff I decided against it. I chose one without any lights or light holes because I want my bumper to have fewer vulnerabilities - I don't want to be scared of breaking lights. See attached for how it might look - although that's an f150. Other than light holes, I ordered one like that. I did, however, ask for light tabs on the grill guard for floods / fogs.

sitruc_btb · Feb 23, 2014

Looks nice. I'd like to get something like that for my 98.

Spooky · Feb 23, 2014

That bumper rocks! 100 lbs of extra weight up front though. I may have to consider one.

Mikes05expy · Feb 23, 2014

Nice! I'm looking at the same TAG bumper, I can't wait to start back to work!!! Lol

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sgtowing · Feb 23, 2014

Just my opinion but they make it look like the truck has a fat lip.

tonydiv · Feb 23, 2014

You won't be disappointed. The guys at TAG are great to work with and quality on mine was first rate.
I didn't end up liking the gloss black finish though (just too shiny) and ended up spraying it inside and out with bedliner paint to match the flares. I think the only thing that I would change, if I did it again would be to delete the shackle mounts. They really aren't necessary with the frame mounted tow hooks.

The lights are recessed, so it never occurred to me that they could get damaged.

When it comes time to put the winch in, contact the folks at Custom Splice about some synthetic winch rope. Best thing I ever did. No more heavy gloves needed when pulling cable.

High Desert · Feb 23, 2014

Now that's a proper bumper. Add one more thing to my wish list!. :waytogo:

Mikes05expy · Feb 23, 2014

sgtowing said:
Just my opinion but they make it look like the truck has a fat lip.

OR LIKE IT'S GONNA GIVE YOU A FAT LIP!

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sgtowing · Feb 23, 2014

If it had the guards that go over the lights and grill, then it doesn't look to bad to me.

DetroitDarin · Feb 24, 2014

sitruc_btb said:
Looks nice. I'd like to get something like that for my 98.

Thanks! Check out their site - tacticalarmorgroup.com

Spooky said:
That bumper rocks! 100 lbs of extra weight up front though. I may have to consider one.

I thought about that too - but it's sprung weight; will have much less affect than when I added the HUGE weight increase of un-sprung in the form of tires and wheels. Worth it though, on both accounts.

sgtowing said:
Just my opinion but they make it look like the truck has a fat lip.

I agree

tonydiv said:
You won't be disappointed. The guys at TAG are great to work with and quality on mine was first rate.
I didn't end up liking the gloss black finish though (just too shiny) and ended up spraying it inside and out with bedliner paint to match the flares. I think the only thing that I would change, if I did it again would be to delete the shackle mounts. They really aren't necessary with the frame mounted tow hooks.

The lights are recessed, so it never occurred to me that they could get damaged.

When it comes time to put the winch in, contact the folks at Custom Splice about some synthetic winch rope. Best thing I ever did. No more heavy gloves needed when pulling cable.

Thanks - I ordered mine in satin, as opposed to glossy. We'll see. And I ended up switching the order - adding 5" lights like this, in the inboard location:

WRT damage - placing them inboard protects them more; I was worried about hitting trees, etc, on the trails - most of that would happen at the corners, which I'm leaving steel.

Thanks guys! Will keep y'all updated.

sitruc_btb · Feb 24, 2014

DetroitDarin said:
I placed an order for a TAG wincher bumper. After initially wanting it full up with lights and stuff I decided against it. I chose one without any lights or light holes because I want my bumper to have fewer vulnerabilities - I don't want to be scared of breaking lights. See attached for how it might look - although that's an f150. Other than light holes, I ordered one like that. I did, however, ask for light tabs on the grill guard for floods / fogs.

Which bar style is that on the bumper? I noticed there's a thousand different options for grill guards and whatnot.

Lightnig · Feb 25, 2014

Yeah, I've been eyeballing that bumper for a while, except with the full grill/light guards and the 6" inboard lights (just so many more lighting options than any other size).

Decided the price, including shipping international, that was just not in the cards so am planning to build one myself this summer. Cheaper for me to buy a welder and the raw material to do it myself. I guess that's the benefit of being a ticketed welder...

But, looks good to me, I like it a lot :headbang:

DetroitDarin · Feb 25, 2014

sitruc_btb said:
Which bar style is that on the bumper? I noticed there's a thousand different options for grill guards and whatnot.

Am getting the Intermediate A style.

Lightnig said:
Yeah, I've been eyeballing that bumper for a while, except with the full grill/light guards and the 6" inboard lights (just so many more lighting options than any other size).

Decided the price, including shipping international, that was just not in the cards so am planning to build one myself this summer. Cheaper for me to buy a welder and the raw material to do it myself. I guess that's the benefit of being a ticketed welder...

But, looks good to me, I like it a lot

I can imagine. Are in Canada? Not that i'd condone evading fees, and stuff, but if you're close to the border, ship to a US pal, install there, and drive home?

sgtowing · Feb 25, 2014

Lightnig said:
Yeah, I've been eyeballing that bumper for a while, except with the full grill/light guards and the 6" inboard lights (just so many more lighting options than any other size).

Decided the price, including shipping international, that was just not in the cards so am planning to build one myself this summer. Cheaper for me to buy a welder and the raw material to do it myself. I guess that's the benefit of being a ticketed welder...

But, looks good to me, I like it a lot

Wanna make one for me? :biggrin:

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sitruc_btb · Feb 25, 2014

DetroitDarin said:
Am getting the Intermediate A style.

I checked out the site, and just noticed they have pictures of all the styles. Guess it pays to read. Lol. Thanks.

DetroitDarin · Feb 25, 2014

Sorta 'bad' news?

2-3 month lead time

(sigh).

Mikes05expy · Feb 25, 2014

That stinks, it looks like it'll be well worth the wait though.

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Lightnig · Feb 25, 2014

DetroitDarin said:
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I can imagine. Are in Canada? Not that i'd condone evading fees, and stuff, but if you're close to the border, ship to a US pal, install there, and drive home?

Indeed, living up in the great white North, about 4 hours North of Montana.

And don't think I haven't considered that already, along with a set of wheels/tires and assorted other goodies. Besides the obvious legal issues, the other consideration is that when I go on road trips south of the border I do so in my Mustang simply because it is a great road trip car - and so much better on gas.

sgtowing said:
Wanna make one for me?

Sure, when I get around to the project this summer I'll let you know. Will even buy the beer for when you come pick it up. That would only be a 9,000 Mi road trip (both ways...) :wink:

DetroitDarin · Feb 25, 2014

If I drive through that area enroute to Alaska next year I'll be your mule

DetroitDarin · Mar 24, 2014

Guy at TAG says "It should be starting production shortly.

Regards"

So - really...that says nothing.

"Should" means 'eh? Maybe. Who knows. Possible"

"Starting" means "It'll likely be in the hopper, somewhere down the line..or maybe somehwere on a grease board in the shop...that's its start-point"

Still - VERY excited to get the thing

Ordered my new bumper

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