Bull bar recommendations for capable bumper

[BigFootie]

The mounting "works" but it is not well designed.
I only say "works" because it allows you to mount lights "on" the Broncos 'capable bumper' and it is secure but the second you need your lights and the road is anything but smooth asphalt, they bounce around. This cause the light beams to be constantly vibrating and at times shining them outside of where I placed them. After an hour of seeing this I was starting to get a headache.

I am very much looking forward to what IAG is bringing to the table. Ran a few of their products on my STi including the AOS and I am stoked to see what they got instore for the Broncos!

Thanks for the info. Do you think this is the bar itself or the tabs welded on the bar to hold the lights?

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[spidydt]

Thanks for the info. Do you think this is the bar itself or the tabs welded on the bar to hold the lights?

The bar itself is sturdy but it is welded on to a bended flat section of steal in order to snake its way in and around the bumper. This is where the issue is. Once mounted, the bar flexes at these tabs.
It will take a significate amount of force for it to snap or break, hence my comment on it being sturdy, but it is thin enough that it can flex.
Maybe with something lighter like a 20 inch bar it will be more than enough but with my Baja LP6s, they vibrate and bounce a lot when off-roading. I should probably also preface that if you are mostly rock crawling, then this issue may not matter to you, but I like to go drive with pace in the desert so I need my lights to be spot on (no pun intended) or I end up having to slow down..

 

[BigFootie]

The bar itself is sturdy but it is welded on to a bended flat section of steal in order to snake its way in and around the bumper. This is where the issue is. Once mounted, the bar flexes at these tabs.
It will take a significate amount of force for it to snap or break, hence my comment on it being sturdy, but it is thin enough that it can flex.
Maybe with something lighter like a 20 inch bar it will be more than enough but with my Baja LP6s, they vibrate and bounce a lot when off-roading. I should probably also preface that if you are mostly rock crawling, then this issue may not matter to you, but I like to go drive with pace in the desert so I need my lights to be spot on (no pun intended) or I end up having to slow down..

That make sense as that does appear to be the weak point of the mounting.

 

[BigHoof]

What we developed is a system, more than just a bar. It will have options for other add-ons as well. Our option will have more parts to it, but doesn't require you to modify any stock components. That is one key design feature we always incorporate.

When is this coming to market?

 

[AdamF@IAG]

When is this coming to market?

We are targeting 1st quarter

 

[blu3straveler]

That old Nacho bar that sticker fab once carried and everything, it was a real rodeo tracking it down, but I found the makers, or whoever ended up with the rights after a couple of partnership splits, anyway, it’s LM1 MetalWorks (LetsRollOffroad) and it’s for sale still ($400 for the powder coated) https://www.lm1.biz/shop/bronco-uni...able-bumper-8251?category=11#attr=368,104,175

 

[GI_Jo_Nathan]

That old Nacho bar that sticker fab once carried and everything, it was a real rodeo tracking it down, but I found the makers, or whoever ended up with the rights after a couple of partnership splits, anyway, it’s LM1 MetalWorks (LetsRollOffroad) and it’s for sale still ($400 for the powder coated) https://www.lm1.biz/shop/bronco-uni...able-bumper-8251?category=11#attr=368,104,175

Yeah that price makes zero sense.

 

[blu3straveler]

Yeah that price makes zero sense.

I’m with you… I do like that it’s the only “real” capable bumper compatible bar, as in, uses existing attachment points rather than calling it compatible but requiring drilling… but that price…

 

[AdamF@IAG]

I’m with you… I do like that it’s the only “real” capable bumper compatible bar, as in, uses existing attachment points rather than calling it compatible but requiring drilling… but that price…

We will have a bar similar to that with our new mounting system. You can see it here, being utilized to mount a license plate.

 

[blu3straveler]

We will have a bar similar to that with our new mounting system. You can see it here, being utilized to mount a license plate.

They (lm1) sell one like that too, ridiculously priced, of course, but I like the tubular option. My biggest hesitation is the size. I’m not certain I can mount 4 6-in lights side by side in their provided mount holes. I’d like to see one like DV8’s with mounts like these! For that.. I’d pay closer, if not $400 for!

 

[AdamF@IAG]

They (lm1) sell one like that too, ridiculously priced, of course, but I like the tubular option. My biggest hesitation is the size. I’m not certain I can mount 4 6-in lights side by side in their provided mount holes. I’d like to see one like DV8’s with mounts like these! For that.. I’d pay closer, if not $400 for!

Like this?

 

[blu3straveler]

Like this?

Indeed. I’ll admit, I particularly like how the others mount behind the bumper and curve around, just looks sleek, but this is t a terrible compromise. Where can one source one of these?

 

[Riverwood]

What’s the item number on the website for this license plate holder? And could you also mount a light bar on top of the license plate holder using the same bar?

We will have a bar similar to that with our new mounting system. You can see it here, being utilized to mount a license plate.

 

[AdamF@IAG]

What’s the item number on the website for this license plate holder? And could you also mount a light bar on top of the license plate holder using the same bar?

The product is for mounting lights to. The license plate holes are just for convenience.

https://iagoffroad.com/iag-off-road...age-for-2021-ford-bronco-with-capable-bumper/

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