MRAP bumpers....who's using one?

[ScubaCat]

Will post pics later. They look similar but the tow eye cutouts look differant

From your description it sounds like a bumper from an Oshkosh MTVR 7 ton. Not sure if the MTVR bumpers are aluminum but everything else fits. Standing by for pictures...

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[MWMULES]

I used the RG31 version.

 

[4XDesign]

I like how you kept it low and clean. I will have to do something on mine as well. I've got a second fairlead on the way, to be able to do some trick winch rigging, and will need to protect it.



I've seen a couple of people mock these up in front of their trucks but haven't seen one actually mounted. I'd like to see an actual mount too.



From your description it sounds like a bumper from an Oshkosh MTVR 7 ton. Not sure if the MTVR bumpers are aluminum but everything else fits. Standing by for pictures...

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Swamp do you have another bumper like yours or can you get one? I have a new tow rig I am considering making it look like a 915. And it's pretty apparent the bumper needs help.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Swamp do you have another bumper like yours or can you get one? I have a new tow rig I am considering making it look like a 915. And it's pretty apparent the bumper needs help.
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I don't have any. I had gotten mine from 440Duster. Hard Head said he has one, although I don't know whether he plans to use it or not. Y'all are both in SC so distance isn't a problem like it was when I got mine.

 

[ScubaCat]

I don't have any. I had gotten mine from 440Duster. Hard Head said he has one, although I don't know whether he plans to use it or not. Y'all are both in SC so distance isn't a problem like it was when I got mine.

He told me he's holding it for someone.

 

[ScubaCat]

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Those are from the MTVR 7 Tons with winches. The winch trucks and wreckers had the same bumper as the non winch trucks but the ends were angled instead of straight.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

It's interesting that they are aluminum.

 

[sawdustnsteel]

I used the RG31 version.View attachment 636488

slick looking. any room for a wench behind it or way too tight?

 

[MWMULES]

A petite bar wench would, but a PTO winch
would need the normal Deuce winch frame extensions to work. I have a civi electrical winch that could fit in there like it is, but going to use it on another truck.
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Good to know, I have one of the MTVR non winch bumpers it has a square cut out right where the bend is on the winch ones.
Anybody know what they are for?

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[grendel]

Ok, I want an RG31

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Good to know, I have one of the MTVR non winch bumpers it has a square cut out right where the bend is on the winch ones.
Anybody know what they are for?

I missed this post. The square hole is for access to a trailer type connector. Some of the winch trucks with angled bumpers have them too, but not all. Some bumpers had blackout light holes and some didn't. The ones that didn't have the light in the bumper had it mounted on the top left corner of the hood.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Ok, I want an RG31

I've been piecing together a RG33 as you can see from my many projects. Pretty soon my truck will be more RG33 than M923.

I have some LED cab dome lighting coming up that is courtesy of RG33s.

 

[grendel]

Bumper, Donkey, I want an RG31 bumper

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Bumper, Donkey, I want an RG31 bumper

Haha. You had my hopes up I wasn't the only one...

 

[grendel]

Nah, if I lust after another mil vehicle, it's an MVTR.

I found an RG31 bumper on eBay... it's from Suprman... who's auction won't allow me to close it out, as he has to provide a shipping quote for something I will pick up.

 

[grendel]

Here you go Scuba...an MRAP bumper guide.

Let's start with the Maxxpro. Here's a side shot to show why I don't like this one. It's just stamped steel so basically a bumper. They tow eyes are bolted to the frame and won't come with the bumper. Same construction as most MV factory bumpers. I've only seen a couple of these for sale. You'll just get a stamped steel bumper without tow eyes, lights, or guards.

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Any of the bumpers from BAE are built like the truck they were mounted on. They are solid anD built to survive a explosion. I only ask mine to survive trees though. All of the BAE variant bumpers were, or are, currently for sale. Several people on here have mounted the bumper Suprman has. It's a nice bumper.

BAE RG-31
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BAE RG-33 variant
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BAE RG-33 variant (the one on my truck)
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What does it take to put and RG31 bumper on a M939a2 series truck? Do you keep the tow point attachments?

 

[simp5782]

will bump this as I may get mine done on Tuesday of this next week. It is off a Force Protection Buffalo. Just a shade under 102". Pretty heavy and stout. I will have to fab up some type of lower frame bracket. Picked it up for $320 with the step and pintle and that included shipping.

 

[MWMULES]

will bump this as I may get mine done on Tuesday of this next week. It is off a Force Protection Buffalo. Just a shade under 102". Pretty heavy and stout. I will have to fab up some type of lower frame bracket. Picked it up for $320 with the step and pintle and that included shipping.

Wes what are you going to mount it on?

 

[simp5782]

Wes what are you going to mount it on?

My 923. I am going to have to cut off the existing frame plates for the buffalo and reweld some 3/4" plates on. The buffalo width is 23inches compared to a 32in frame on a 5ton