Cheap modular bumper

[604Bronco]

I think you underestimate how much of everything is made in China. Very curious to see if this has the little Easter egg text on them; odds are it’s the same mold; or very similar.

I'm of the mindset "you get what you pay for," however you're right about how much is made overseas anyways, so that shouldn't be the determining factor of quality.

That being said, I'd be hesitant without knowing more about this product. At least with Ford, they have industry standards they need to follow and a QC process, where as with this bumper, you have no idea. Just because it looks good doesn't guarantee quality, so be cautious.

Someone has to be the first to write a review though, right?

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[jp925]

Looks like someone did this install already, aside from some weird bolts, looks like quality and fit are pretty spot on.

 

[mikec426]

I think you underestimate how much of everything is made in China. Very curious to see if this has the little Easter egg text on them; odds are it’s the same mold; or very similar.

I'm under no illusions there. My problem is Amazon itself. You search for "Ninja Blender" and the first 8 results are blenders from OOWUGEE, KEZZLFEE, SNORNBO, etc.

And I can list other ways that Chinese products are pushed at you from Amazon. There's nothing wrong with buying stuff from China. I've got no issue with that. It's just exhausting to filter through the garbage when you know what you're looking for.

And it does irk me that a company in China will buy a product, copy its design, and reproduce it with substandard methods and materials, and sell it dirt cheap, undercutting the company that spent the R&D money to bring it to the market originally.

 

[jp925]

I'm under no illusions there. My problem is Amazon itself. You search for "Ninja Blender" and the first 8 results are blenders from OOWUGEE, KEZZLFEE, SNORNBO, etc.

And I can list other ways that Chinese products are pushed at you from Amazon. There's nothing wrong with buying stuff from China. I've got no issue with that. It's just exhausting to filter through the garbage when you know what you're looking for.

And it does irk me that a company in China will buy a product, copy its design, and reproduce it with substandard methods and materials, and sell it dirt cheap, undercutting the company that spent the R&D money to bring it to the market originally.

Without opening a can of worms regarding copyright and mass production. This is a giant piece of steel, is fords made with thicker gauge? Probably. Does that justify a blue oval premium of $800+ from their parts department? …. Not from me

Do I understand your point and how it impacts American companies? Absolutely. Will I buy cheap copy cat accessories for my truck, absolutely. Will I buy something mechanical such as a relay? Oil solenoids? Oil filters? ….. no chance.

 

[mikec426]

Without opening a can of worms regarding copyright and mass production. This is a giant piece of steel, is fords made with thicker gauge? Probably. Does that justify a blue oval premium of $800+ from their parts department? …. Not from me

Do I understand your point and how it impacts American companies? Absolutely. Will I buy cheap copy cat accessories for my truck, absolutely. Will I buy something mechanical such as a relay? Oil solenoids? Oil filters? ….. no chance.

That’s fair.

 

[Lowcountry Bronco]

I'm debating probably the same one from eBay to replace my bent capable bumper from a deer hit if I can't find one off FB marketplace. There's another post about those and overall ranked fine for cursory QA and basic heft, don't know if the Amazon listing is the same mfg or not but looking forward to the review as well.

 

[CM81]

Go for it. Most of these companies that advertise on here add a crazy "bronco tax". Worth the price to experiment to see how it is.

 

[TahoeTexan]

I wish it had parking sensor holes.

 

[jp925]

I wish it had parking sensor holes.

From the little bit of research I did, it looks like you can run it with parking sensors, as the pieces that mount the sensor are plastic.

 

[Who iz]

I wish it had parking sensor holes.

Just drill it, gently of course.

 

[TahoeTexan]

Just drill it, gently of course.

I thought about it. A step bit would probably do the trick.

 

[Who iz]

Admit, I never use my sensors... Turn that off just after startup, or after 1st beep.

 

[HighVelocity]

I wouldn't be too concerned about the steel or the stamping. However, the powder coat and hardware is almost guaranteed to be absolute crap.

 

[SS Bronco]

Have you tried looking for a factory take off. There has to be plenty around. I know when I upgraded my rear, I just threw out the factory unit.

 

[Last Ride Bronco]

The powder coat (sheen) doesn’t look right.

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