BMFab bumper feedback

This should say How does BMFabrications bumpers hold up to an old washed up boon docking tree rubbing stump bumping rider. Well, the answer is surprising to me. They have held up excellent. This has been a rough winter for me lol. I think Ive "checked" the bark on more trees this winter than I have the last several combined. I just had a birthday, maybe thats telling me its getting to hard to keep up in the tight trees with the young "Kids" I ride with. Anyone that knows me, knows Ive gone through some bumpers in the last 5 years. So what is making these ones hold up so well? The front bumper I have from them has two tubes that drop down and tie into the belly, and one tube under the hood that goes under the pipe like a crossover brace. We have pushed, pulled and dragged this sled out of some nasty holes I shouldn't have been in and they still are intact and pretty straight. It doesn't flex when you pull on it and doesn't hurt your hands like my last one did (not naming brands). Im impressed with their text book looking welds, but to be honest, I don't expect my bumpers to look nice after the 1 ride. I need them to perform. Ive hit some stumps pretty hard and didn't break the tabs off that I did with my Pro and other bumpers. I think its the way they have it built. Anyone else having such good luck with their bumpers?
The rear bumper really strengthens the tunnel in the rear. It also follows the bottom sheetmetal and has good room for gloves if your lifting. Im sold. Thanks for making something that actually works! I wish my stock running boards could take such a beating lol.
1st pic I was using the bumper to lift the sled on my electric hoist, not sure thats advised, but neither bumper budged the many times Ive done it.
2nd pic isn't very good at how well it follows the bottom lib, maybe 4th pic is better?
3 & 6 pics of excellent welds. You get what you pay for with these guys.

PaulAnd said:

Doesn't look riden yet..

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Thanks, I cheated. when Im not breaking things Im good at touching it up lol. I guess I didn't show the pics of the a-arms, bumpers, rails and stickers Ive replaced or lugs Ive torn off. Im pretty good at touching up the paint too, unless your closer than 20 feet
I usually don't show those pics of my mess ups, kind of like I don't post my own stuck pics everyone else does that for me lol.

My point is I haven't had to straighten the BM fab bumpers yet, so in my book I'm impressed. I think I need to take my stock running boards to my Chiropractor...maybe they can help

This is an old post, but I had some PM's about the BMFab bumpers & running boards I thought I would share the answers.
Yes, I'm running the same bumpers again this year.
Yes, I'd sell my old "other brand" used bumpers
I still have the stock running boards and I haven't used the BMFab ones yet but really want too. After getting my foot stuck last year on the stock ones I should have done it then, but like a dummy Im ordering more engine mods.
Anyone else have such good experiences with BMFab?
Great guys that build here in the USA and ride sleds hardcore.

G-Force said:

Just installed their boards, but have yet to ride with them sadly.. Thinking of going to their rear bumper as well. Installed the Polaris had rear bumper, but the fit is so tight between the handle tube and snow flap, you struggle to get a hand in there with a glove on it.. At least the BM Fab bumper is pulled back, and up a ways. Makes it easier to do the work that needs done..

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Nice looking boards! From the top you can really see how they empty the snow. Did you order them that color or do it yourself?
How long did it take to install?

G-Force said:

Nope that was colour matched from BM, was spot on.
Install was pretty straight forward. Scariest part was cutting the stock hoop in the footwell. Once that was cut/cleaned up, went slick. I'd heavily recommend a rivet tool that's up the the task, 18" handle kind of deal. Makes it go SO much easier lol. If I had to guess, taking your time, 3 hours-ish? Second set was definitely quicker.

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Sounds easy enough. The footwell impingement is being talked about more and more by riders I know that have been stuck. I should have measured the difference between my Pro's and the Axys before I sold it. The Axys does a pretty good job of evacuating snow for stock, does this one work that much better? The foot well alone is reason enough to consider them...

Sounds good, now maybe I can leave this post open where my wife can see it and hopefully she knows Im not picky for Christmas.... Id take red or black BMFab boards:eyebrows: