The following offering looks really tempting:
http://www.fastforward.ca/Vanagon/default.htm#bumper

Chris
'85 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Wilsons" <coyote808@COX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 11:03 PM
Subject: Utility rear bumpers ?

> We've got a 86 Sycro Westy that has been the family windsurf mobile since
> new.  We've been through 4 back bumpers over the years.  The stock version
> is real flimsy.  One little tap and they bend like a pretzel.  They're
also
> not very easy to stand on (necessary for stacking sailboards on top).
>
> My current solution is an oak 2" X 4".  Hoping to do better.  Anyone know
of
> a supplier of good sturdy utility type after-market rear bumpers?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike Wilson
> coyote808@cox.net
>