Front bumper options?

[Rn4]

Recently had a run in with a tree and am in the search for a new front bumper. What are some good options? Canadian made preferably and good quality. Thanks

 

[NoBrakes!]

Just received my new smith grade bumpers from Saskatchewan and they are wicked pieces! Off to powder coat Tuesday

 

[GreyGhost]

Stick with the factory doo seen/replaced to many bulkheads cause of over built bumpers. IMO not worth it

 

[NoBrakes!]

my thoughts are if its going to be a write off, its going to be. These help with the little whoopsies that cause the stock rolling paper bumpers to fold into your pipe.... big money for a little tap sometimes.

 

[Rn4]

Ya I’ve considered the consequences of an over built bumper. 99% of the time I’m pretty good on avoiding the trees just this time I didn’t even see it, and that’s what got me. Might end up going oem if I can’t find an aftermarket one, seems like a lot of companies are out of stock or back ordered.

 

[RXN]

Ya I’ve considered the consequences of an over built bumper. 99% of the time I’m pretty good on avoiding the trees just this time I didn’t even see it, and that’s what got me. Might end up going oem if I can’t find an aftermarket one, seems like a lot of companies are out of stock or back ordered.

Should look at that one Kurt put on his.

 

[NoBrakes!]

sent mine to Impact this morning, cant wait to get them back and disassemble half the sled to install the bumper and skid plate...

 

[Sessionsdoo]

Running a BMP bumper on mine and really like it. I really like the coverage the Smith Grade gives on the bottom of the sled as i have bashed the bottom of my pan on all sorts of objects and it sure is dented up.

 

[Rn4]

Should look at that one Kurt put on his.

don’t seem to offer a similar one for the Gen4. Only like the one Francis had and his was just as rough as my current one. Looking like most bumpers are back ordered a couple weeks so I’ll probably just be getting a factory one for now to get the sled together and maybe put a different one on later. Just might keep a better eye out on those trees that jump in the way lol

 

[westcastlerider]

I think these are the best bumpers going:

https://shop.ski-doo.com/us/en/860201228-xc-cast-front-bumper.html

One of my buddies lost his sled into the trees bad, this bumper completely saved it other then a bent A-arm.

Where I live in the Rockies, everyone runs a strong front bumper, can save a person a lot of money. In my opinion if you hit something hard enough to break the S or E module, it probably would've broke regardless if the bumper was there or not. And there's cases I've seen where a strong bumper probably saved the modules.

 

[snoflake]

I agree, those bumpers are well anchored to distribute the energy.

 

[Ol' Skool]

I have a black Straightline Sport Series front bumper for a Gen4 if anyone needs one. $150. Excellent shape with hardware.

 

[Bradvtown]

Have a picture of what it looks like Ol Skool?

 

[Trukker]

I agree, those bumpers are well anchored to distribute the energy.

How long does it take to install one ..........

 

[Arctic 1000]

sent mine to Impact this morning, cant wait to get them back and disassemble half the sled to install the bumper and skid plate...

How did you make out with the install of the Smith Grade bumper? Id like to do the bumper-skid plate combo on my new expert turbo but am fairly nervous about drilling holes in the s-mod. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

 

[NoBrakes!]

its gnarly! I love it.

 

[Arctic 1000]

its gnarly! I love it.

Looks Wicked ! thanks for the info, I think this is the way ill go.

 

[NoBrakes!]

I got the rear bumper and hitch as well…

 

[NoBrakes!]

Buy an air riveter….

 

[Arctic 1000]

Buy an air riveter….

I'm coming off an Arctic Cat, I'm a seasoned veteran with the old air riveter!