RPM 81472 Front Bumper and Skid Plate Arrma Kraton and Durango DEX8T, Black

For my Arrma 6sv5 Typhon, this is an excellent product. It's simple to set up and adds an extra layer of defense against frontend bashing. This is an unbiased review that I did not receive any compensation for. If this was helpful, please give it a thumbs up.

Stephanie Irwin

| Oct 19, 2021

It broke, but it served its purpose. Used on my Arrma Kraton 6s v3 which is very heavy and bulletproof. After all of the aluminum and steel upgrades, the weight is just under 14 pounds. The bumper did its job admirably for two months, until I hit a concrete poll head at around 50 mph and came to a complete stop. The bumper snapped almost perfectly straight along the front hinge brace line. Nothing else, on the other hand, was damaged in any way. There are no bends or breaks, and instead of rebuilding an expensive aftermarket truck, I only need a new $15 bumper.

Winston Barnes

| Aug 15, 2021

My Kraton slammed into a garbage can. So obviously, it's my fault! On one side, the upper tube portion that was bolted to the skid plate snapped. It did not bend but rather snapped off, which surprised me! If the part is breakaway and does not bend, I believe it should be easier to find and have specific part numbers. You must either go through a lengthy warranty process or send cash or money order directly to the company. RPM wants $10 for a new tube, according to the person who answered the phone from RPM. It costs $15 to purchase the entire bumper. RPM would examine the broken piece in conjunction with the appropriate written accident description to determine if it was covered by warranty. Whatever. I'm going to switch bumpers to a different brand. RPM suspension arms have worked well for me in the past, but I believe this bumper is poorly designed and supported. This is a section that I do not recommend.

Canaan Newton

| Jul 19, 2021

The first time I took my Kraton 6s V4 out after installing it, I broke this bumper. When I collided with a brick retaining wall, it snapped in half. What didn't go as planned? I didn't shatter my front diff case like I did when I jumped my Kraton and landed in front of a cement storm drain a few weeks ago, shattering the stock bumper and diff case. This inexpensive part is far easier to replace than a $50 differential case, which requires hours of bench time, and it is well worth the money to install this bumper.

Justin Bright

| Dec 11, 2021

Because there is too much space between the new and old bumpers in the front, when you hit something, it puts a ton of pressure on the front mounting screws, yanking them out of the diff case like nothing. They ripped right out after 10 minutes of use with longer screws and everything.

Bianca Kim

| Feb 13, 2021

I used this as a rear bumper on my Kraton V5. I don't have a wheelie bar, so this works out great. At a distance of ten feet, it has taken a number of direct hits. He pulls off a slew of wheelies and keeps moving forward. They appear to be in rough shape now, but I know I got my money's worth because nothing in the back has "yet" broken. I had to make a few minor adjustments. I simply cut the plastc where the larger diff hump should have been with a sharp knife. I've seen it mounted without any modifications, but it was simple to do.

Jennifer Frey

| Apr 16, 2021

I have one on the front and back of my 6s Kraton, and it bounces out of even the worst crashes.

Quinn IQBAL

| Feb 26, 2021

It is well-fitting and attractive. One major disadvantage is that the factory bumper is apparently expected to be used under this one, as the rpm has no stops in place to prevent the lower control arm pins from sliding out. What the hell, don't buy it.

Jaliyah Trevino

| May 25, 2021