<<The Vanagon rear bumper is listed on the endangered species list, as it
seems to be a favorite target of bumper poachers.� Mine looks like a crash
test poster child.� It's ben hit three times... once by a stationary object.
8-)>>
<<etc.>>

If you aren't dead set on a stock bumper, the people who bring you the
"syncro lift kit" and some other Vanagon goodies have a "different" bumper
for $167 US -  $220 US with a trailer hitch. This is not an endorsement as I
have a) never dealt with the vendor (Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning) and
b) I have never seen one of these bumpers in person. Looks neat in the
picture, though - see it at http://www.fastforward.ca/ .

Also, I did recently see a Vanagon that had two 2x6 's bolted together and
painted black for a rear bumper - couldn't tell it was wood until I was up
close - and even then it didn't look bad. Though personally I wouldn't want
to introduce any more flammable material to the general vicinity of the
engine compartment / exhaust than was necessary...

Good luck.

Doug Fitz-Randolph
Yarmouth, ME
dfrandolph@talkam.net
'90 Syncro

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