The powdercoat on my Calmini sliders was pretty shitty. Infact, it was coming off before I even put them on my truck. Oh well, I still like the sliders...just have to paint them every now and then. My Calmini control arms are flaked too! In contrast, my ARB powdercoating is completely bulletproof and after 4 years is still solid except where I've made intentional modifications. It's not about steel being steel either way, it's about how the process is done. I think Calmini needs to find a new powdercoater.

As for looks and function, I've never cared much for the Calmini bumpers. The front bumpers look like ass and none of their bumpers have that much functionality, IMO. I wouldn't spend my money on them since they wouldn't fit my needs. I do like lots of other Calmini products, so I'm not just bashing Calmini. I just don't care for their bumpers.

Schrocks bumper for the '05 looks superb so far. If I had an '05 and were looking for a bumper, that's where I would put my money whether it's first or not.

Just my worthless opinion!