Reunel bumpers and opinions wanted

[Beast2B]

Hey y'all. I finally got the Reunel front winch bumper and Warn PowerPlant winch installed. It took awhile for the bumper, but I guess a lot of companies are running light crews these days. Sucks, but glad to give them some business! The front is STOUT. Heavy plate with many bends, not just pieces welded together. Even the headlight guards are solid rod, not tubes.

I had the rear bumper built last year after I was rear-ended and it took out the bumper and factory hitch. Made a little money by going to the Reunel towing bumper instead of the factory bumper and hitch. The rear is rated for a 20k trailer and 6k hitch weight! I know the truck would crumble under a 6k hitch, but it's nice to know it can take anything I'll ever throw at it.

I'm looking for some opinions on finishing up the exterior now. I'm going to level it with a 2. 5" kit or Thuren 3" springs and some Bilstein shocks (the bumper dropped the front 3/4"). I plan to run 285/75-17 Toyos or Nittos. I have a set of takeoff white Laramie fender flares on the way, but I'm not adverse to running some wider Bushwackers, either. I'm going to paint the grille shell white. I have thought about black Line-x on the fender flares and lower sides of the truck.

Thoughts? Suggestions?



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[Beast2B]

I like this look with the Outdoorsman or TRX look.

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[DAWG-1]

The bumpers look great. Do you plan on installing lights in the front bumper? I was looking at Reunel for my new project. Their quality and fit looks good. Do you know what they weigh? Thanks, Sam.

 

[Patty]

Looks tough! I like the idea of black Line-X on the bottom... I've had that before and it's great protection on gravel, and eliminates the need for mud flaps or boards to protect the paint. It also makes the truck appear higher than it is if you go with black. Plus I'm not a fan of the look of running boards, but they're functional. Hide some of those AMP power steps under there... have heard good things about them.

 

[Beast2B]

The bumpers look great. Do you plan on installing lights in the front bumper? I was looking at Reunel for my new project. Their quality and fit looks good. Do you know what they weigh? Thanks, Sam.

Thanks. I don't know what they weigh, but the bumper and winch dropped the front down 3/4"! I have lights in now, the pics were taken before I even got out of town after the install. I'll throw some more pics up when I get home Friday.

 

[Beast2B]

Looks tough! I like the idea of black Line-X on the bottom... I've had that before and it's great protection on gravel, and eliminates the need for mud flaps or boards to protect the paint. It also makes the truck appear higher than it is if you go with black. Plus I'm not a fan of the look of running boards, but they're functional. Hide some of those AMP power steps under there... have heard good things about them.

Thanks. I'm still thinking about all that other stuff. Colors, wheels, etc...

 

[DAWG-1]

Hi Galen,

I just noticed your truck doesn't have flares. I have the stock fender flares off my 4th gen and they are white. If you are interested e-mail me at -- email address removed --. Thanks, Sam.

 

[goodguys75]

front bumper is huuuge... . looks like a locamotive... . would not want to get hit with that.....

 

[Beast2B]

yeah, i think i'll do the hitting in most scenarios!