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The questions for all winch bumper manufacturers:

  • Does it block the intercooler? If so, how do you account for that?
  • Does it block the front radar (lux package)? If so, how do you account for that?
  • Does it block the front camera? If so, how do you account for that?
  • How do you handle the sensors mounted in the stock bumper? Delete them? Relocate them to your bumper?
In this case it looks like the sensors and camera are fine, but the other two questions remain.
 
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The questions for all winch bumper manufacturers:

  • Does it block the intercooler? If so, how do you account for that?
  • Does it block the front radar (lux package)? If so, how do you account for that?
  • Does it block the front camera? If so, how do you account for that?
  • How do you handle the sensors mounted in the stock bumper? Delete them? Relocate them to your bumper?
In this case it looks like the sensors and camera are fine, but the other two questions remain.
Recommend reaching out direct to them. I can only speak about the quality of my truck's rear bumper: Top grade.
 

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That rear license plate is comedically low. I think I’d tear it off at the mall.
Thats not the license plate mount. That license plate was just zipped tied to the hitch for travel. Not sure why they didn't cut it off for the marketing pics.

The questions for all winch bumper manufacturers:

  • Does it block the intercooler? If so, how do you account for that?
  • Does it block the front radar (lux package)? If so, how do you account for that?
  • Does it block the front camera? If so, how do you account for that?
  • How do you handle the sensors mounted in the stock bumper? Delete them? Relocate them to your bumper?
In this case it looks like the sensors and camera are fine, but the other two questions remain.
Vent in skid plate and vents either side of winch allows air flow to the intercooler.
ACC relocate bracket will be available to re-mount the sensor to the left or right of the winch.
See pic for camera views
All factory parking sensors are able to be re-installed on both the front and rear bumpers.

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I just installed a pair of Road Armor Stealth bumpers on my Ram 1500. I would not call them a high quality set of bumpers. Tolerances are low, paint will chip if you look at it wrong, welds are not full length. Overall I would say they were merely okay. Not bad, but not good.

They were probably one of the best looking bumpers from the pictures I could find online that fit my needs though. From a distance they do look great on my Ram. Once you get close up you'll see the imperfections due to the low tolerances and mediocre welds fixed with a grinder.
 
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I just installed a pair of Road Armor Stealth bumpers on my Ram 1500. I would not call them a high quality set of bumpers. Tolerances are low, paint will chip if you look at it wrong, welds are not full length. Overall I would say they were merely okay. Not bad, but not good.

They were probably one of the best looking bumpers from the pictures I could find online that fit my needs though. From a distance they do look great on my Ram. Once you get close up you'll see the imperfections due to the low tolerances and mediocre welds fixed with a grinder.
Have reached out to talk with their customer service? How about an image to post?
 

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Overall I would say they were merely okay. Not bad, but not good.
That's disappointing to hear. I have toured their facility and it is quite the operation. I was impressed with their Bronco line of bumpers and sliders and am looking forward to their bumper with the integral swing out tire carrier. Here are some more pics so people can judge for themselves.
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210919_154554169
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210919_153844475
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210919_153849677
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210919_154229448.MP
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210919_153907447
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210919_153916459
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210919_154050479
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210919_153747696.MP
 
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Have reached out to talk with their customer service? How about an image to post?
I called them on a couple of occasions for unrelated things and none dealing with issues I had mentioned. They were more technical installation questions prior to receiving the product and installation process. I didn't get a good impression of their customer service tbh.

Don't get me wrong. The issues I mentioned are in no way defects or anything. They were merely cosmetic things I noticed once looking at them up close. As for the welds, important structural areas were full welds so they didn't skimp there. None of them warrant a call to customer service to complain.

My truck is actually at the dealer for some various, minor warranty work. I have no idea when I'll be getting it back so I can't post any pictures.
 

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Wow, I like the looks of all three products shown, which is a first for me regarding other aftermarket bumpers for the Bronco.
... CAN NOT wait to see the integral tire carrier bumper!!
 
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Wow, I like the looks of all three products shown, which is a first for me regarding other aftermarket bumpers for the Bronco.
... CAN NOT wait to see the integral tire carrier bumper!!
My exact perspective
 

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That's disappointing to hear. I have toured their facility and it is quite the operation. I was impressed with their Bronco line of bumpers and sliders and am looking forward to their bumper with the integral swing out tire carrier. Here are some more pics so be can judge for themselves.
PXL_20210919_154554169.jpg
PXL_20210919_153844475.jpg
PXL_20210919_153849677.jpg
PXL_20210919_154229448.MP.jpg
PXL_20210919_153907447.jpg
PXL_20210919_153916459.jpg
PXL_20210919_154050479.jpg
PXL_20210919_153747696.MP.jpg
Thanks for the close up pics because their website pics are not good.

How much further does the front bumper stick out further than the Modular bumper? It kinda looks like a big bottom lip but does seem to be a good option if you have a Lux and want a hidden winch

Also I see that you have the Road Armor lower Skid plate but does the bumper work with the standard BL Skid plates?
 

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It kinda looks like a big bottom lip
Oh, it's a fat lip alright but there is no real way around that if you want a bumper with a recessed winch. Sticks out twice as far. Below are the best comparison photos I have. Not for certain if the stock skid plate works or not but they are different shapes.
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210919_153859064
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20211005_232927346
Ford Bronco Road Armor's Rear Bumper and Front Stealth winch Bumper PXL_20210808_170722942
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