Off road bumpers

[jvs]

After thinking about it for awhile and looking around what is available i finally got some off road bumpers.

The look very well build and weigh around 30 kg. each(65lbs)

Powder coated and ready for whatever you want to attach.

I was surprised to see they actually make them from scratch in this shop,i would imagine you can get them customized any way you want.

Took about 1hour to install .

The shop is located near Kanchanaburi.

Went for a little drive to Bahn Pilok and further down to Somsak mining.

An added bonus is that you get a lot more respect from other drivers,they are less prone to try and push you off the road.

 

[transam]

They look good, and 'substantial', the off the shelf stuff is crap...

[jvs]

Yes,i do believe if you get pushed around the truck would move but no damage to the body work.

I like them!

[pgrahmm]

What'd they run you?

[jvs]

4 minutes ago, pgrahmm said:

What'd they run you?

I paid 22000 baht for both,including installation.i was quoted 34000 some where else.

 

[JAS21]

Might stop the parking sensors working ... not really a problem for my wife though ... she ignors them unfortunately 

[jvs]

I am old school ,no parking sensors.i learned how to drive.

[JAS21]

I passed my UK driving test in 1962. Mrs Jas also has a UK driving license.

 

However modern driving aids are helpful. Our EV even parallel parks itself and of course the reversing camera ... I wouldn't want to be without.

 

Mrs J, very unfortunately for me, managed to reverse into some support wires one dark night. 

 

If you only have a 'kin old banger I see little point in surronding it with steel ... in less of course ...

 

 

[Gary A]

The add ons available are for looks and are useless. I'd be quite interested in a back bumper like the one shown, especially with the tow points but would be a little hesitant to add a substantial front bumper.

[fatfather]

...why should Thai custom made be better than "off the shelf"? When I got my equipment installed, I was offered Thai made for half the price compared to "off the shelf" ARB original parts. The difference in quality is immense, which explains the price difference....

[Gary A]

Some of the off the shelf stuff may be even better engineered than custom, but most of the ones I have seen are for show only.