A Lightweight Steel Front Bumper? - LOBO Off-Road Front Bumper: Installed Photos & Review

[Weekends & Waypoints]

Hey guys!

I just got done installing the LOBO Off-road Front Bumper. First off I'm very impressed with the fit and finish when compared to a lot of the other aftermarket options I've seen in person. Even compared to my expensive RTR rear bumper the LOBO bumper blows it out of the water in weld quality, coating and weight. Speaking of weight, I took the time to weigh the LOBO Front Bumper versus the OEM Modular Bumper that I was replacing. I was blown away that I was able to save 25LBs just by switching to the LOBO bumper and that's not including the weight savings you would also get if you opted for LOBO's Front Aluminum Skid Plate. The Install went pretty easy and is obviously well thought out (No hard to reach bolts). The bumper uses a similar concept that I've seen on race rigs, that the substructure is designed to be the stronger support and the outer layer being the lighter shell. I'm sure that comes from LOBO's competition background. Overall Im happy with the outcome. What are your guys thoughts?

OEM Modular Front Bumper - 75lbs
LOBO Off-road Front Bumper - 50lbs

The bumpers backbone/substructure is made out of 3/16th steel while the bumper outer shell is made out of 1/8th steel.

You can see here how the bumper mounts to the backbones and the skid plate to combine all three layers for add rigidity.

Here are comparison shots for the added front end clearance.

Enjoy the final product!

There is a full installation video on YouTube if curious!

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[Beach Bronco]

Are you selling your OEM MOD bumper? Interested if you still have it.

 

[Weekends & Waypoints]

Are you selling your OEM MOD bumper? Interested if you still have it.

Unfortunately I already sold it.

 

[Beach Bronco]

Thanks for the reply. BTW... your Bronco looks great!

 

[thatbroncoguy]

I like it! Weight is definitely something people overlook when buying parts.

 

[Weekends & Waypoints]

I like it! Weight is definitely something people overlook when buying parts.

I agree! I think this is a happy medium for weight/durability

 

[NVCowboy]

I saw the YouTube video and like the concept. I immediately went to the Lobo website hoping they had a similar concept for a rear bumper, but not really. Every rear that I see seems to be heavy overbuilt beasts. I’m not certain that all that weight is really gonna save the Bronco in a rear end collision.

I’ve got this crazy concept in my head for a rear bumper It’d probably never sell, but that’s why it’s only a concept(Concept is a stretch; more like a pipe dream). I want a rear bumper that is a companion to the factory Modular bumper. Ship me a stamped steel erector set that I have to bolt together for about $800. Would it be a beast? No. Would it be better than factory plastic? Probably. Would both ends of the Bronco be consistent? Kinda the whole point.

I think my idea kinda follows the same vein of your new front.

well done !!

 

[Gramd]

Looks great!! I’d be buying one too but the don’t ship to Canada

 

[popo_patty]

Good right up and sleek bumper! Weight is definitely an overlooked factor in a lot of builds I’m seeing. Nice catch on weighing this!

 

[Weekends & Waypoints]

I saw the YouTube video and like the concept. I immediately went to the Lobo website hoping they had a similar concept for a rear bumper, but not really. Every rear that I see seems to be heavy overbuilt beasts. I’m not certain that all that weight is really gonna save the Bronco in a rear end collision.

I’ve got this crazy concept in my head for a rear bumper It’d probably never sell, but that’s why it’s only a concept(Concept is a stretch; more like a pipe dream). I want a rear bumper that is a companion to the factory Modular bumper. Ship me a stamped steel erector set that I have to bolt together for about $800. Would it be a beast? No. Would it be better than factory plastic? Probably. Would both ends of the Bronco be consistent? Kinda the whole point.

I think my idea kinda follows the same vein of your new front.

well done !!

LOBO does have a rear bumber just like the this front bumper and from what I can tell it uses the same concept as the front. Check out the picture I found on their Instagram and the link to it.

Link - LOBO HNT Rear Bumper

 

[Lobo Off-Road]

@Weekends & Waypoints Thank you for the write up!! Happy to see you are happy with the product and was easy install for you!

 

[Lobo Off-Road]

I saw the YouTube video and like the concept. I immediately went to the Lobo website hoping they had a similar concept for a rear bumper, but not really. Every rear that I see seems to be heavy overbuilt beasts. I’m not certain that all that weight is really gonna save the Bronco in a rear end collision.

I’ve got this crazy concept in my head for a rear bumper It’d probably never sell, but that’s why it’s only a concept(Concept is a stretch; more like a pipe dream). I want a rear bumper that is a companion to the factory Modular bumper. Ship me a stamped steel erector set that I have to bolt together for about $800. Would it be a beast? No. Would it be better than factory plastic? Probably. Would both ends of the Bronco be consistent? Kinda the whole point.

I think my idea kinda follows the same vein of your new front.

well done !!

As @Weekends & Waypoints has stated as well, I do offer a HNT rear bumper, that follows the same concept as the front HNT modular design. Below I attached links to the forum as well as the link to the product on my website.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/lobo-off-road-hnt-rear-bumper.55305/

https://lobooffroad.com/product/hnt-rear-bumper-bronco/

 

[Bikeric]

As @Weekends & Waypoints has stated as well, I do offer a HNT rear bumper, that follows the same concept as the front HNT modular design. Below I attached links to the forum as well as the link to the product on my website.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/lobo-off-road-hnt-rear-bumper.55305/

https://lobooffroad.com/product/hnt-rear-bumper-bronco/

I like the concept you're going with on the bumpers. Is there any chance you could make a rear bumper without the tire cutout? I did a spare tire delete because it weighs too much to be bouncing around back there. Now, I can't find a rear bumper that doesn't have a cutout for a tire.
Thanks,

 

[jonesh242]

Hey guys!

I just got done installing the LOBO Off-road Front Bumper. First off I'm very impressed with the fit and finish when compared to a lot of the other aftermarket options I've seen in person. Even compared to my expensive RTR rear bumper the LOBO bumper blows it out of the water in weld quality, coating and weight. Speaking of weight, I took the time to weigh the LOBO Front Bumper versus the OEM Modular Bumper that I was replacing. I was blown away that I was able to save 25LBs just by switching to the LOBO bumper and that's not including the weight savings you would also get if you opted for LOBO's Front Aluminum Skid Plate. The Install went pretty easy and is obviously well thought out (No hard to reach bolts). The bumper uses a similar concept that I've seen on race rigs, that the substructure is designed to be the stronger support and the outer layer being the lighter shell. I'm sure that comes from LOBO's competition background. Overall Im happy with the outcome. What are your guys thoughts?

OEM Modular Front Bumper - 75lbs
LOBO Off-road Front Bumper - 50lbs

The bumpers backbone/substructure is made out of 3/16th steel while the bumper outer shell is made out of 1/8th steel.

You can see here how the bumper mounts to the backbones and the skid plate to combine all three layers for add rigidity.

Here are comparison shots for the added front end clearance.

Enjoy the final product!

There is a full installation video on YouTube if curious!

Thanks for posting! Pictures show some good lines and approach angles. I like that it doesn't stick out too far on the sides too. The weight (or lack there of) is a major bonus for me as we like to daily drive w/o giving up too many MPGs! I, for one, like a matching front/rear bumper combo concept. Doing my best to buy local and buy American. This will be a good pairing to their 2.7 winch skid when that gets fingered out. Nice rig!

 

[Tricky Dick]

Good looking bumper. Even the winch version is nice and tight. Take notes Ford.

I like the concept you're going with on the bumpers. Is there any chance you could make a rear bumper without the tire cutout? I did a spare tire delete because it weighs too much to be bouncing around back there. Now, I can't find a rear bumper that doesn't have a cutout for a tire.
Thanks,

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