MoveBumpers DIY kit review

Just placed my order for their DIY kit and got plenty of info on the product. The actual DIY kit hasn't been created yet so I spoke to the designer, I made sure that we can retain the hummer factory D rings, and he is planning on bolting it up behind the D-rings just like a regular brush guard. Hopefully that works out well.

Here is how DIY pricing works:
400$ is a regular front bumper with no bull bar
495$ is the pre runner style *(these are renderings for how their finished bumpers will look, there will be no team stance and move wont have all of the dashes. Also the bull bar isn't that complex it is just a single bar)*

Their designer is going to be sending me different sketches before my order goes out, it should be ready to ship by next Wednesday and latest Friday.

I ordered a winch mount 75$ along with a custom stinger instead of bull bar (free) shipping is 75$, and you can choose between 0 (flat bumper no mounting holes), 1 (2 4x4 light pods), or 2 (4 4x4 light pods) sets.

The DIY kit comes in easy to weld together pieces normally 3-4. My bumper was 645$ shipped with no paint, I'm planning on using raptorliner. I'll update the thread as I make progress on it and when the sketches come in.

They also said that they will most likely be only making the full bumper and not it's smaller predecessor. So if you're looking for smaller and better stance thorparts is most likely your best option.

Also i've had fantastic customer service so far, they answered all of my questions without hesitation. I spoke with lacy, who rick recommended.

:corn: Can't wait!!!

That looks sharp as hell! So the bumper comes in 3 pieces? I really like it!

Very cool! Do you weld it together or bolt the three pieces together like that All-Pro bumpers for the Tacoma?

Where does the winch go?

That is pretty brave putting money down on something that hasn't even been built and they are making changes to as they go.

The designs look pretty good, anxious to see a real one.

RamRod said:

Very cool! Do you weld it together or bolt the three pieces together like that All-Pro bumpers for the Tacoma?

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You weld it all together

digglesworth said:

Where does the winch go?

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instead of the lightbar there will be a winch mount and an opening.

H3slate said:

That is pretty brave putting money down on something that hasn't even been built and they are making changes to as they go.

The designs look pretty good, anxious to see a real one.

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She is going to send me the sketches before she ships it and if anything isn't to my liking then I can cancel the order. Heres a real one on their website they have multiple photos of them on different trucks.

Too bulky for me and looks like it weights a ton, plus I like the more narrow bumper exposing the front of the tire like the guy that do the "bumper mod" by cutting the wings off our stock bumper but that's just imo good luck to you I hope it turns out being what you want


-TEXAS FOREVER-

taylorblake831 said:

Too bulky for me and looks like it weights a ton, plus I like the more narrow bumper exposing the front of the tire like the guy that do the "bumper mod" by cutting the wings off our stock bumper but that's just imo good luck to you I hope it turns out being what you want


-TEXAS FOREVER-

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Thought about that, If I ever wanted too, I could just cut the wings off of the bumper at the same position.

hopefully they'll come up with a rear bumper.

derian06 said:

Thought about that, If I ever wanted too, I could just cut the wings off of the bumper at the same position.

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Any idea how much they will weigh?

amrg said:

Any idea how much they will weigh?

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Not sure, but they're made from 3/16" steel so probably a good bit.

Im not a fan of the cubes in the bumper. They should have incorprated the stock fogs

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Not sure, but they're made from 3/16" steel so probably a good bit.

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Sounds like you might need Alpha torsion bars with the bumper.

considering its an alpha, i bet theres a good chance he's got em... :wink:

OOOOHHH me want. Definitely post some pics when it gets in. I'm gonna get one of those and weld my wraparound brushguard to it for one hell of a front bumper.


I do second/third the notion I would much rather see smaller sides that expose a lot more of the tire so that it's not as bulky. And round fog light holes or no holes at all and let the DIY'ers cut whatever they want in them (which I'm sure they could send ones with no holes).

Derian, would you ask the designer if they could make a version with sides that don't extend down as low. Maybe if they cut it off at the lower middle line where the bottom of the fog lights sit and didn't have another section below it. With it hanging down so far it's going to make our hummer's look like they have less ground clearance and not look as lifted


Definitely want a rear bumper

Some renderings they told me I could cut out holes for the factory tow hooks, but that made me wonder how it will attach to the frame. Waiting on the answer now.

Nice, makes me wish I still had my H3. I wish we could get a H2 in Montana and make this happen

It has shipped and is on the way!

derian06 said:

It has shipped and is on the way!

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That's some fun Friday news!

Bumper finally came in! this is some thick steel.

Very cool!

Looks like you loose the factory tow hooks eh.... thats not fun, I see some parts labled "frame" I assume thats how it gets bolted to the truck then?

The top hoop looks like it needs trimming to? I would say this is definatly a very involved DIY kit

I assume you are going to use your truck as a jig for mocking everything up (i.e. bolt it up to the framerails and then tack everything on from there? Looks like you will need a buddy to help hold $h!t in place.


It will look good when done, but looking like a lot of work and potential for something to go wrong

RamRod said:

Very cool!

Looks like you loose the factory tow hooks eh.... thats not fun, I see some parts labled "frame" I assume thats how it gets bolted to the truck then?

The top hoop looks like it needs trimming to? I would say this is definatly a very involved DIY kit

I assume you are going to use your truck as a jig for mocking everything up (i.e. bolt it up to the framerails and then tack everything on from there? Looks like you will need a buddy to help hold $h!t in place.


It will look good when done, but looking like a lot of work and potential for something to go wrong

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I'm not too worried about it, they have step by step instructions, and you can retain the factory hooks by cutting a slot for them which they already have laid out.

This will be interesting to follow.

Thanks for posting it up.

derian06 said:

I'm not too worried about it, they have step by step instructions, and you can retain the factory hooks by cutting a slot for them which they already have laid out.

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Thats good to hear!

Keep posting updates and take lots of pictures!