RCI Arapaho bumper REVIEW

It's probably a nice bumper and if you really want it, get it. I just wanted to make you aware of why Victory is not mentioned a lot anymore. RCI still has a decent rep here.

 

Thank you. I’m also looking at C4 which looks very similar to RCI and Victory. Seems like everyone and their grandma has C4, which probably is a good thing, lol!

ADD Stealthfighter is another but not sure about the style of that one yet.

 

Give me a few and I can upload some photos from my last trip to Big Bend Ranch State Park. Bumper did great and took a hit or two on some rocks. Approach angle is great

 

I have the Victory Blitz (their middle section bumper that mounts up to stock bumper) and its okay, there are some issues with it but I like it for what it is. That said, I'll be going after this RCI full front when I can justify it. I like that their bullbar works with the non Pro grille. Most like C4, force you to the Pro grille since their bullbar interferes with the location of the sensor in the non-pro grille. And since I don't want to drop another ~$800 for the grille and sensor cover that leaves RCI unless I drop the bullbar but I like having it and how it looks.

 

I already have the Pro Grill so I would have to go C4 if I get a bull bar. Decisions, decisions….

 

I am about to pull the trigger on this bumper, the only thing that concerns me is there looks to be no way to open/close the clutch for the winch.. Can you reach under or around to get access to the winch?

 

Im considering this bumper. I'm assuming the small holes are for parking sensors? I wonder if they offer this bumper without those cutouts. I guess if they do not, I'd just put some sort of marker lights in there.

 

Your assumption is correct. I bet you could call and ask for the holes not to be cut on your bumper, they seem pretty accommodating from the interactions I've had with them.

 

Correct. It does come with two little plastic plugs to put in if you choose to.

 

The owner handled that airbag situation terribly. Ignoring a big problem is not the answer.

I liked the Victory stuff, but after that it made it easy to go with RCI. Toytec used to sell both Victory and RCI sliders and when I was in there, I asked about them. They said there was no comparison. I bought my RCI sliders and Toytec no longer sells any Victory products.

 

I could do with less RCI emails.

It's the 12th of July! 20% off select products during the it's hot outside summer sale! Only three days left!

 

my bad....

 

just installed the new grill today.

 

Nice! Thank you sir!

 

Looks good!

 

bumper has held up nicely so far. No rust coming through on any of the welds and the RCI powder coat is holding up well.

 

Were you able to remove the grille/surround pretty easily with the RCI bull bar? It looks like there is enough remove to make the swap if you are careful.

 

Can confirm there is plenty of room. I installed my grille after my bumper was mounted up when I did my install.

 

It looked like there was enough room, but figured I'd ask while it was a fresh topic.

 

@mfelton18


Did RCI give a proper gap between their bumper and the fender extension panels (piece below the headlights)? Hard to tell from pictures. I know there can be a lot of flex when the load shifts onto one side and cause the bumper to possibly rub a lot if there is not enough of a gap. Seeing what their armor is geared for, I would hope they left a good gap.

 

plenty of room

 

yes there is enough space. They also provide spacers if you need to drop the bumper down a little bit so it does not rub.

 

That’s nice, sounds like they thought it through. I know some had to mod their ADD Stealth Fighter bumper to keep it from rubbing.

Did you have the spacers in for these pictures?

 

No I did not need to use the spacers. The bumper sat level with out them and does not rub.

 

Are you guys still happy with the Arapaho? I think I'm going to get one.

 

Very. Can't recommend it enough

 

RCI has it at 15% off, but if there's an additional 10% like the OP, that's a nice price with no shipping.

 

The code tundraforum should get you a couple bucks off as well

 

with the 15%off you beat my price! Not paying for shipping is a $$ saver!