Coastal DIY bumpers seem like a lot of work

[Ericrcif]

Wow, got to cut your bed and weld yourself seem like a lot of work.
https://www.coastaloffroad.com/product-category/ford/ford-ranger/

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[tehschkott]

They look great. Honestly my biggest gripe is the wheels/tires used in the shots. Those are definitely not offroading wheels/tires, they're blingy mall wheels. Which in my mind throws the whole kit out of whack. Maybe it's just how my brain works but the presence of one, throws off the other.

By itself though? It's killer and I super want it.

 

[D Fresh]

They cost half as much as other similar options. Gotta put in that sweat equity.

 

[Stephen]

The rear high clearance would look great great with some fender flares and Methods. Almost worth cutting the bedsides to get similar protection as the popular Tacoma high clearance bumpers.

 

[DT444T]

I wouldn't want those "bed protection hoops" on the rear sides, either. Looks pretty cool, overall. Just not for me.

LOL and this joke:

' Optional recessed 2″ hitch receiver for a clean look and further clearance gains (Not rated for towing due to DIY welding) '

 

[Wasatch]

If you come from (even a beginner) welding background, the bumpers are a great deal.

-The metal comes prepped and ready to weld (a huge advantage and time saver if you have experience in fabrication)

-You get to personalize and customize the bumper exact to your vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit.

-It's less than half the cost of a complete bumper. You can purchase BOTH bumpers and still save a few hundred dollars over most front winch bumpers.

As for the hitch rating, the HC rear is compatible with the existing factory hitch. Also, they cannot claim it's rated for towing as they are not the ones welding it, you are!

I think it's refreshing to see DIY options. Fabrication and welding is fun and very rewarding. I encourage folks to check out the dozens of YouTube videos of people who welded up their bumpers. Most are using budget flux machine and get great results!

 

[r1ch999999]

Looks decent, I'd like to see a rear bumper with a spare tire carrier that looks good with a mostly stock truck.

 

[Glocker]

Damn. I want this, with the spare tire carrier! I'm even willing to preform the surgery on the bedside! I just don't want to pay for it. ?

 

[FordSpeed]

Welder's lego kit lol They look alright. I don't have any welding skills as of yet, so this wouldn't be an option for me. Seem kinda pricy for something that needs so much completion work, but I compared to Move Bumpers, which sells similar weld together kits, and the prices are pretty similar. I still hope an ARB bumper is in my truck's future.

 

[D Fresh]

Damn. I want this, with the spare tire carrier! I'm even willing to preform the surgery on the bedside! I just don't want to pay for it. ?

That's the problem with most of the cool shit!

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