FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

 

1.) Can I keep my OEM tow hooks?

No, our bumpers come with standard shackle mounts in front and rear models to take the place of the factory tow hooks.

 

2.) Does the lift on my truck change my bumpers?

If you have a suspension lift there is no problem and no modifications are necessary. However if you have a body lift you will have to make changes to your bumper mounts.

 

3.) How much weight will my IronBull Bumper tow?

We do not add towing cabilities to the bumper itself however, for an additional charge, we will add a receiver mount on the front bumper for pulling.

 

4.) How much do the bumpers weigh?

It depends on a combination of factors to determine the weight of your bumper. A base bumper weighs 180lbs. Keep in mind though that if you intend to install a winch in your bumper that you need to add the weight of the winch as well.

 

5.) What winch will fit in my Iron Bull bumper?

As a rule a 1/2 ton truck or smaller can handle up to 12,000lbs. normal size winch and a 3/4 ton or larger Truck can take up to a 16,500lbs winch. Please Check with your Iron Bull sales rep for the perfect answer.

 

6.) Will I lose my spare tire spot with a rear winch bumper?

Yes, but only if you install a winch in the rear bumper.

 

7.) Do you offer bumpers in Chrome?

No, we do not chrome plate bumpers. We offer bumpers in Black Shield only, but you can custom paint over Black Shield to your satisfaction.

 

8.) What are the bumpers made out of?

The highest grade A36 descaled premium steel means no mill scale for years of reistance against corrosion and the ultimate bond between the parent metal and finish coating. It's 3/16 inch thick to offer the greatest strength and coupled with the Black Shield it offers even more strength.

 

9.) Do you powder-coat or paint?

Our standard process is Black Shield and is included in the standard price of each unit. We have worked with Black Shield for many years to create the toughest scratch and dent resistant material.

 

10.) Are there any modifications necessary to install the IronBull Bumper?

Not usually. Our bumpers offer a "bolt on" application. If you have any installation issues you should contact your local installation center.

 

11.) Can I get the square lights instead of the round lights?

YES. We do cut put for the square lights intead of the round on the front or rear bumpers. They are designed for the 3X3 inche pods like the Rigid Industries D-series Lights.

 

12.) What if I’m not installing a winch and do not want the winchmount?

If you have no plans to install a winch we have other options, like a 12 or 20 inch light bar mount in place of the winch mount or you can choose the Ecoboost plate, which is 6 slotted cut outs in place of the winch mount for extra airflow to your inter-cooler and radiator.

 

13.) Can I have a custom grille guard?

No, but we have over 20 different grille guards on our "Grille Guards" section on the menu of the website and any of them can be welded to the base bumper of most vehicles.

Contact your Iron Bull Representative and they can help you.

 

14.) Can the height or width of the grille guards be adjusted?

In many cases we can adjust the height or width of the grill guards.

Just ask your Iron Bull Representative and they can help you.

 

15.) How long from the time I place my order until I receive my bumper?

All our bumpers are hand welded inside and out, we do not stitch weld or press break and it will take approximately 6-8 weeks to be ready to ship and then about 1-2 weeks of transit time. 

 

16.) How do you ship the bumpers?

In order to guarantee our bumpers arrive undamaged, we have contracted hot shot drivers that only delivers Iron Bull Bumpers.

 

17.) What kind of bolts should I use to attach my bumpers?

bolts to use to attach a bumper are: 1/2 inch by 1 1/2 inch grade 8 with 2 large diameter flat washers and 1 lock washer.

 

 

FACTS

 

Design:

Engineered winch mount that accommodates among the largest winches on the market.

One piece mounting system to allow an easy bolt on application with a custom fit. Bumpers have 5" light cut outs. We recommend PIAA510 lights or BAJA Designs FUEGO LIGHTS. Both are an excellent choice for lighting.

 

Materials:

The Highest grade A36 de-scaled premium steel means no mill scale for years of resistance against corrosion and the ultimate bond between the parent metal and finish coating. It's 3/16 inch thick to offer the greatest strength and coupled with Black shield it offers even more strength.

 

Finish:

Iron Bull bumpers are shipped with Black shield! We have worked with Black shield for many years to create the toughest scratch and dent resistant material. Its appearance is a rough texture with a slightly rubberized feel. Its durability is beyond that of any other material used on a bumper.

 

Front Bumpers:

Weight without lights and a winch is about 180lbs depending on application. You can order with or without winch mount and holes. Number of light holes depend on what year a truck was made and version. New version of bumpers and protection will be coming soon.

 

Rear Bumpers:

Proud to be the only company that pre-cuts your OEM lights and reverse sensors. Also all our rear bumpers are winch ready, Again the Only Company.