TXrazor
Mudrunner
Reged: 01/17/07
Posts: 390
Loc: McAllen, TX USA
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Hey Guys what's up, I've got a question for everyone. I was walking out of the supermarket the other day, and noticed that someone had hit my front bumper.  Not a great deal of damage, but enough to were I need a new one. Now I want some beef up front.
I was looking into ARB or Don front bumpers, but wasn't sure which one is better. For anyone who has one what do you think? Which one weighs more, and which one can take more abuse? I don't beat my rig up, but want something solid.
I've got a 91 LWB, with 31" ProComp Xterrains, would like to put a winch on in the future. Tryin' to build her up, slowly but surely. Hope to hear some thoughts, Thanks. 
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91 Montero SuperWagon LWB, Pro Comp Xterrains, Blk Steel RockCrawlers, Aisin Locking Hubs, Pro Comp 9" HID Lights, Projector H4 Headlights, ARB Bull Bar, K&N, Alpine, Optima and a Hella loud Hella Horn... More to come!!!
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CapnCrunch
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Reged: 12/18/04
Posts: 5231
Loc: Crawlorado
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I can't speak for the ARB bumper, but my Don bumper rocks!  The entire lower portion is 1/4" steel plate. IIRC it was about half the price of an ARB at the time I bought it (2 years ago).
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87Montero
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Reged: 11/19/03
Posts: 5578
Loc: Greenville, SC
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I'd choose DON. It's Mitsu Owner made, Mitsu Owner Tested, and Mitsu Owner Approved.
Don't you hate it when stuff hits your truck? I woke up one morning and noticed a tree hit my car..  Just being an 
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1999 Mitsu Montero - Fully Loaded
'92 Isuzu Pickup: V6,4x4,5spd,TJM Front Bumper,9k Winch, DOR Rear Bumper, RR Hubs, 3" Calmini Lift, 4.77s, 33" TSLs
2008 Saturn Sky Redline - 3 Pedals and a turbo :)
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blinkerbox
Wheeler
Reged: 01/31/07
Posts: 211
Loc: Brite-On, CO
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That's what I've been looking for CapnCrunch. You said that's a Don bumper but I'm kinda new to that name. Couldn't find them on the web. Could you let me know where you purchased it? How much was that, if you don't mind me asking?
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'91 RS, '93 SR
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CapnCrunch
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Reged: 12/18/04
Posts: 5231
Loc: Crawlorado
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Don is on this board.
Mitsu Gen I armour (look a little more than half-way down the page). It was about $440 plus shipping, but I don't think he's updated his page because steel prices have gone up since then. Plus, Don's schedule might be kinda tight to get one built right away, so you'll have to check with him.
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cmonty72
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Reged: 03/12/06
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Loc: Carmichael California
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If I had to pick between the two, Id take the Don too. The price is right and no one has had issue with them. Not that I've read anyway, and I've read quite a bit of the Archived material.
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96 Montero LS 24V DOHC 3.0L.
98 Montero 24v SOHC 3.5L, factory rear locker, Winter/tow package.
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cap510
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 05/03/01
Posts: 1334
Loc: Bay Area, CA USA
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I can't speak for the ARB bumper, but my Don bumper rocks! The entire lower portion is 1/4" steel plate. IIRC it was about half the price of an ARB at the time I bought it (2 years ago).
I wish Don will build rear bumpers for GenII
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94/95 Montero SR "rockcrawler"
Riding on 37" MTRs
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TXrazor
Mudrunner
Reged: 01/17/07
Posts: 390
Loc: McAllen, TX USA
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Hey CapnCrunch, nice lookin' rig. Just wondering if those are DON Rock Sliders?
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91 Montero SuperWagon LWB, Pro Comp Xterrains, Blk Steel RockCrawlers, Aisin Locking Hubs, Pro Comp 9" HID Lights, Projector H4 Headlights, ARB Bull Bar, K&N, Alpine, Optima and a Hella loud Hella Horn... More to come!!!
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sparkem
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Reged: 12/12/00
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Loc: Ponchatoula, LA
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I wish Don will build rear bumpers for GenII
That bumper will fit a gen2. Might be one or two pics on the Uwharrie pic thread. I will look later.
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I just want to tell you both good luck, and we're all counting on you.
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CapnCrunch
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Reged: 12/18/04
Posts: 5231
Loc: Crawlorado
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Hey CapnCrunch, nice lookin' rig.
Thanks!  I've put a lot of time, effort, and money into it.....a lot more than most people do. Heck, just this week alone I'm in the midst of doing four more mods to it.
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Just wondering if those are DON Rock Sliders?
Yes they are. I have a full set of Don's wares (front bumper, rear bumper, and sliders). Don has seen me beat the hell out 'em in person. After seeing the sort of punishment I dished-out to them, he made the remark that he's going to have me do his field-testing.
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