New RTE Defender 90 Bumper

[97-D90-736]

Should be here next week :) Bill has done an awesome Job making this beast.

[Bill Larson]

Should be here next week :) Bill has done an awesome Job making this beast.

That looks Great! Cant wait to see photos of it on!

[mrossi]

Great looking Bumper...are there any PICs of these bumpers "out there" or is this a one-off? I'm looking for something myself right now and was considering a Rockware product.

[1of40]

Rockware is a great bumper. I've had the same bumper for 6 years and it has taken everything we've thrown at it. This weekend I was helping a buddy up a steep hill after his ARB's went dead. I braced the bumper on a tree to keep me from sliding down hill and winched him up. the bumper was flexing under the stress but moved right back in place once the tension was off. Awesome product.

[mrossi]

Thanks for the PICs. Even though this decision should have nothing to do with style, I'd like to have something that does look good too. The guys at Rockware will surely appreciate your words...

[rover4x4]

Ive always thought the Rockware was the "best" in terms of fit form and function. Its nice to have another option but, the Rovertym doesn't fit as well as a Rockware.

[jaygoss]

Make sure you check the weld quality of the RTE bumper when it comes in- and send it back if they did a crappy job. I took a look at a friend's RTE bumper and was amazed at how sh&tty the welds were- looked like the handy work of either a 4 year old or me.

[LFORGUE8]

Make sure you check the weld quality of the RTE bumper when it comes in- and send it back if they did a crappy job. I took a look at a friend's RTE bumper and was amazed at how sh&tty the welds were- looked like the handy work of either a 4 year old or me.
i know its not a bumper but i just got some lower shock mounts from RTE and also noted that the welds where horrible( looked like what mine look like!) i did put a couple of beads and installed them but i would risk it on a bumper

[97-D90-736]

The welds on this bumper are outstanding. The fit on all 6 holes lined up like a dream. There are a couple tweeks that needed to the brushbar, but all in all, a great bumper.

[jaygoss]

The welds on this bumper are outstanding. The fit on all 6 holes lined up like a dream. There are a couple tweeks that needed to the brushbar, but all in all, a great bumper.

Good to hear- glad they got their act together. Not sure what happened but they may have gone through some management changes or growing pains. I've always liked the RTE stuff so it's good to hear they are back on track.

[rover4x4]

The welds on this bumper are outstanding. The fit on all 6 holes lined up like a dream. There are a couple tweeks that needed to the brushbar, but all in all, a great bumper.


6 holes???

[97-D90-736]

The 4 holes from top to bottom and the two side holes where the recovery rings, jate rings go.

[woldd90]

So, post the pic already...

[rovertrader]

here is one they did for me, a bit custom in that it fits the typical Warn stuff and an 8274
and yes I know I am missing the lower roller- test fit only

[130Tdi]

here is one they did for me, a bit custom in that it fits the typical Warn stuff and an 8274
and yes I know I am missing the lower roller- test fit only

Nice looking truck Dale. Is that the one you bought in Colorado ?
If so cleaned up very nicely.

[grnrvrs]

Dale,

That whole rig, is just too nice. Love it.

[crown14]

So, post the pic already...


x2!!

[97-D90-736]

x2!!

Sorry guys! I'm guilty of not checking down here that often. Pics include the 7" led headlamps.

[KKilo23]

Sorry guys! I'm guilty of not checking down here that often. Pics include the 7" led headlamps.

How are the LED headlamps working out for you over stock?

[97-D90-736]

How are the LED headlamps working out for you over stock?

Wish I would have done it a long time ago. The focus is better than HID, and way less to go wrong with out a ballast, wiring harness, etc.

[Reese_D90]

Looks good Nick. Who makes the lights?

[97-D90-736]

Truck a lite

http://www.truck-lite.com/wcsstore/tl/splash.html

I actually got a great deal ont these ~ 25% off of retail. I can find out if I can pass that deal along to you guys, if interested.