Vermonster's Rear Bumper Quest...

Powder coated to match your paint is the only answer. I’ve been happy with my rear bumper from CJC.

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It doesn’t have the corner steps like some of the others but I haven’t missed them. Like most of the other manufacturers mentioned, the steel on these is thicker than the OEM bumper so everything isn’t exactly plug and play but it eventually all made it to the new bumper.
 
ibeb said:
Still no license plate lights, came with the same license plate bolt LEDs that you mentioned. I added my own, but just used a set geared for trailers.

For my bumper, I wanted it as high and tight as possible. If I had it slid all the way up on the brackets, the tailgate would rest on it (put a towel on top of bumper and had a buddy lower the tailgate to check). By having it at the spot that the tailgate wouldn't touch, it made the angle too much for the spare tire drop.

The ones I have were used from a member here and have been on the truck for a bit now. The factory powder coat is starting to show its wear and pulling them off to get redone is on my list if things to do. Seeing them color matched on your rig is making me want to try and do the same when the time comes. It is about time to pull my ADD steps too, but those will stay black.

Erik
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Thanks for clearing up the bumper/tailgate comment.

I did not mess with this quite truthfully as I felt the bumper gives plenty of clearance over stock.

Since your rig is BAP, the black bumpers fits perfectly with your package but color matched would you just make the Rapid Red stand out even more.
 
yArdbird said:
Powder coated to match your paint is the only answer. I’ve been happy with my rear bumper from CJC.

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It doesn’t have the corner steps like some of the others but I haven’t missed them. Like most of the other manufacturers mentioned, the steel on these is thicker than the OEM bumper so everything isn’t exactly plug and play but it eventually all made it to the new bumper.
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Feet pic for the win! 🤪
 
Optimus🤖 said:
Feet pic for the win! 🤪
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You're definitely one-of-a-kind, aren't ya?

Only you would have caught that—while the rest of us are focused on the Tremor.

Glad I don't use sandals and I sure am not buying any for Sedona!
 
While not as widely available, have you looked into aluminum bumpers?
 
yArdbird said:
Powder coated to match your paint is the only answer. I’ve been happy with my rear bumper from CJC.

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It doesn’t have the corner steps like some of the others but I haven’t missed them. Like most of the other manufacturers mentioned, the steel on these is thicker than the OEM bumper so everything isn’t exactly plug and play but it eventually all made it to the new bumper.
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I was under the impression that you cannot really match. I’m have to investigate more. I have accepted if I need to just do the black finish - I’ll be ok. Lol. I could add silver D loops and bring it all together!
 
Vermonster said:
It's come down to the TrailReady rear bumper and the Chassis Unlimited rear bumper.

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Check out the deal on Rear Bumper at TrailReady Bumpers
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The 2017-2021 Ford SuperDuty F250-F350 attitude rear bumper delivers unmatched strength and style. Upgrade now for rugged off-road performance and protection.
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For those of you that do not know, I am seeing rust on my OEM rear bumper (driver side only @ 50K on the truck) and the cost of replacing that with an OEM (and painted) is similar to that of an aftermarket one. Each of these aftermarket solutions seem SOLID. I will need to drill a hole in whichever I choose to allow for my ARB air chuck, so I was thinking of buying a raw steel one and having it painted Iconic Silver - but I just came back from the local body shop I use and they told me it will likely not hold up as well as I want it to. Now, I also could buy these raw and powder coat, but the chances are the Iconic Silver will not match. There is a "tintable" bed liner spray that could work, but it will be textured, and look a little off when lined up with the rest of the truck.

Why does any of this matter?

Well living in Vermont puts the truck in the danger zone when it comes to road salt. It could eat unfinished steel quick fast and in a hurry. The local body shop (life long friends of mine) suggested going with the bumper manufactures black powder coat from the factory - and seeing how that goes. I just feel the black bumper will look out of place - my personal preference. I guess I am willing to try it, but I am on the fence.

Opinions are all over, I am sure, but what do you all think I should do? The front is still OEM and silver, I do not have a desire to swap that out now that I have everything dialed in up front (block heater access, winch, moved the adaptive cruise, baja design lightbar, etc....

I will also say, I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist and overthink solutions that are expensive - I want to get it right the first time! Likely I will add some rear lights (tapping into the reverse lights) without independent control.
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Chrome... lots of shiny chrome 🤣
 
AZsurveyor said:
You're definitely one-of-a-kind, aren't ya?

Only you would have caught that—while the rest of us are focused on the Tremor.

Glad I don't use sandals and I sure am not buying any for Sedona!
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@JTredway started it! He'll explain 🤪.
 
Optimus🤖 said:
Go with Kelderman Alpha series! Big, bold and beautiful. You'll get everything you want and more:

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I see your bumper and raise you.
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Fozzy said:
I see your bumper and raise you.
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2023-2025 Ford F250-350-450 - DBL Designs Custom Product - A2 Series - Rear Bumper

The A2 Series rear bumper is where strength meets style. Protect your ride with a Bodyguard Bumpers
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Again, @Vermonster's rig is a 2022 model and while that rear bumper is a little special because it intergrates a rear winch, I personally think that there is too much going on with all those steel patches for different features. It just looks too busy.
 
AZsurveyor said:
Again, @Vermonster's rig is a 2022 model and while that rear bumper is a little special because it intergrates a rear winch, I personally think that there is too much going on with all those steel patches for different features. It just looks too busy.
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They make it for the 17-22 as well. So you don't think the Kelderman with massive hooks isn't to busy? :ROFLMAO: Im a fan of the Honey Badgers, just wish they would have done a side step on the 23'+
 
Fozzy said:
They make it for the 17-22 as well. So you don't think the Kelderman with massive hooks isn't to busy? :ROFLMAO: Im a fan of the Honey Badgers, just wish they would have done a side step on the 23'+
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It is but this one is congested!

The Kelderman looks killer in those dually set ups - big and bold.
 
Before you purchase anything, you really should check out Buckstop. They make great bumpers and are good people.
 
surfscottydog said:
Before you purchase anything, you really should check out Buckstop. They make great bumpers and are good people.
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I will check them out....on the surface, they seem to have some of the same photos as trailready! Interesting...
 
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