I've been thinking twice before posting this for the purpose of "staying
out" of it.
I have personal experience with aircooled.net and John, the owner. I admire
his straight-forward, direct and honest style. He also has first-rate
knowledge and high quality goods for sale.
Opinion: I think this cyber medium leaves a lot to be desired where
communication is concerned. I can't say enough about how personable I've
found John, his fellow employees and family, and the accommodating
environment they all create. I'll give myself credit for being a responsible
patron so I'm afforded some respect for that.

No, I have nothing to gain for supporting aircooled.net. The bumpers are
paid for :)

An aside: I agree with the observation about needing to watch for rust and
do periodic maintenance. I've found a very small spot of rust inside the
outer lip of the 2" receiver on the front bumper and put a small dab of
POR-15 and black paint to treat it. That is in a weld seem. The rest of the
welds and joints show no sign of rust and there are lots of weld joints on
these beefy bumpers. Very well built and designed. Well worth the investment
in my van.

Bob Stevens
'87 Westy Syncro
http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico

> I'll offer a differing point of view. I appreciate realistic and honest
> vendors. I often go back to stores who don't necessarily treat their
> customer as if they were royalty.
>
> Codgety propietors that know their business and aren't afraid of
> customers are often my preference.
>