Date:         Tue, 22 Apr 2014 09:18:08 -0500
Reply-To:     Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Abel Longoria <houstonphotog@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bumpers - VanCafe HeavyDuty ~or~ GoWesty PlateSteel
In-Reply-To:  <C007D598-5EC2-450B-A3AE-7C145A68C989@gmail.com>
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Craig are you talking about the cheaper gowesty $100ea black steel bumpers
or the heavier duty $350ea plate steel bumpers. I have the heavier more
robust $350ea plate steel bumper and they are super stout. I have a very
early version since mine came with the receiver hitch built into the bumper
so that may be the reason why, now i think its a separate item.

i have both front and rear...
http://dasmotoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lake_livingston_state_park-09.jpg

Frank, another item to consider is add on items for each make of bumper.
Meaning do you want to add a rear spare tire carrier to your van and if so
do you want it bumper mounted or mounted onto the back of the van itself.
these different options and whats available to each style of bumper should
also be something to consider...

just a thought.

best of luck.
Abel.



On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 9:03 AM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:

> Buy the bostig or Rocky Mountain westy bumpers.
>
> The GoWesty is barely any better/thicker then the stock and still mounts
> with just two m8 bolts. The vancafe is heavy, ruins departure angle, and
> still attaches sufficiently poorly.
>
> Bostigs is amazing but may not currently be available, but will be soon
> through burly motorsports!
> Rocky Mountain westies is also quite beefy and impressive.
>
> -craig
> ( owner of 2 bostig nfb-c bumpers)
>
> > On Apr 22, 2014, at 9:25 AM, Frank Lee <techedteacher@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Can anyone give experience with - or - comparison of these 2 bumpers?
> > Frank
>