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Old 12-21-2019, 06:19 AM   #1
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Class C E-450 front bumper upgrade

Searched through the forum a bit and didn't see evidence of someone upgrading to a heavy duty front bumper/grill guard on their Class C E-450. I searched for these about a year ago and a year before that and didn't see much. Now I found pretty much what I was looking for and ordered one. Should be built and arrive maybe late Jan from manufacturer. It's a Thunder Struck FEV08-200, ordered through bumpersuperstore.com. Had a front 2" receiver installed as option. I figure I'll black out the chrome grill with plasti-dip before installing.

Looks like this:

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Old 12-21-2019, 08:01 AM   #2
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Sweet.... that's going to make your Outlaw look pretty dang bad!
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Old 02-04-2020, 01:08 AM   #3
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Got my Thunderstruck bumper about a week ago and just installed it using an engine hoist. Great fit and finish, super heavy dooty. Only option I got on it was a 2" receiver.







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Old 02-04-2020, 01:36 AM   #4
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Sweeeeet! What is the weight of that beast?

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Old 02-04-2020, 03:43 AM   #5
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Looks great. I'll be watching for you on the roads.
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Old 02-04-2020, 07:13 AM   #6
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Sweeeeet! What is the weight of that beast?

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About 165lbs
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Old 02-05-2020, 01:34 PM   #7
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What's the purpose of that? Are you planning to drive through brush?
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Old 02-05-2020, 04:12 PM   #8
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What's the purpose of that? Are you planning to drive through brush?
Yes, exactly. That and to protect the grill during the inevitable zombie apocalypse. Been practicin’ my headshots too!

Thanks for asking!
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Old 02-05-2020, 04:58 PM   #9
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What's the purpose of that? Are you planning to drive through brush?
It looks manly, but I don't get it either.
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Old 02-05-2020, 06:30 PM   #10
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It looks manly, but I don't get it either.


Like it! Protection from road critters an drivers. Front ends are fragile
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Old 02-05-2020, 10:52 PM   #11
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Like it! Protection from road critters an drivers. Front ends are fragile
Yep. Seems obvious, doesn't it?
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Old 02-13-2020, 04:09 PM   #12
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Like it. Sometimes we cannot control what others do or in exploring America what may step out in front of you.
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Old 01-04-2024, 10:36 PM   #13
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Need your help

Love it! your post has saved much searching. Now, if you could share the configuration I would appreciate this. I don't have a dealer near me in Canada, so I am looking at ordering by web and since I can not see an actual sample.

I would like your choices on paint, flat vs diamond, and perf screen vs verical bars. This would help me greatly.

Did the installation require any special alignment or drilling?

I do understand the need.....I am putting this on a 2011 Alp 24DS E450 winter package as my retirement hunting and fishing cabin on wheels. I will also be towing a 12 ft cargo trailer tripped with a side-by-side, freezer and generator with solar equipment, small workshop and a 13ft esquif boat on top.

This is my missing piece.
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Old 01-04-2024, 10:48 PM   #14
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Sorry that was 4 years ago. Sold my Outlaw Dec 21 and bought a class B converted van in 2022. Don’t remember much about that grill guard other than what was posted.
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