Okay Folks, I need some big help!

Been on a hiatus from the 98 Rodeo for about a year and a half and just decided to finish her off. I want to purchase front and back steel bumpers for it but I have been stopped short by some heartbreaking news. Joe Darlington closed his shop, and Calmini discontinued the model. Forgive me for being out of the loop. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

I found a similar rear bumper to Joes on Indy4x, but I cant find any front steel bumpers that are reasonably priced and not an ARB (Not a fan of the design).

Does anyone have some insight?

On a side note I just tossed on the Pro Comp Extreme Mud terrains in a 265/75/16 and love em.

Thanks and as always.....
Go EERs!

Matt at Indy4X custom made mine. How far are you from Richmond, VA?



It's so light that there wasn't any significant weight change from the stock bumper, but it strong enough for hard pulls with winch.

Im in Charleston WV. I figure its about 5 hours away. I like the tube bumper but I would rather have a solid front. You raised a good question. I am at full crank on the T bars. Will I have some sag with say the ARB, and if so should I consider the heavy duty T bar?

Matt wherever you may be, interested in a fab on a bumper like the discontinued Calmini (only better of course)? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> PM me if so.

Thanks

Go EERS!

Matt is always interested in such projects, even if not shown on his website. Best way to contact him is to call 804-550-0480.

I think the ARB bumper is 120 pounds, not including the winch. Synthetic line will reduce the winch weight by about 15 pounds. So, yes, it will sag with an ARB bumper and it will have different driving characteristics (more nose dive). Maybe the guys with the ARB bumpers will give you their input. Post Planetisuzoo.com also, if you haven't already. I know some there have ARB bumpers. Also, use the search feature. I remember discussing this sometime in the past.

Pete