Nichkojr.7
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- Ohio
What do you all think about this bumper? The guy makes them locally and is basically delivering it for $300 or should I save up and buy a better one?
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Bumper thoughts!?
- Thread starter Nichkojr.7
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DansGreyMj
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- Nuevo, Ca
Doesn't look like there is a whole lot holding that winch on there. Also, when looking at bumpers make sure they utilize more than just the stock six bumper mounting holes.
Nichkojr.7
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- Ohio
Jay Sco
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- I.E. SoCal
I'm no welder, but those look like booger welds to me. Ends aren't capped, and it looks like it sticks out too far on the sides. The bolt holes that are visible are so big that light is coming through (though they may just be ovals for adjustment), and there's the question of how the brackets mount. For $300 I'd pass.
Nichkojr.7
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- Ohio
I'm glad I asked you guys! Lol
- Location
- Wasatch Range
Sucks for approach angle and fitment to the body and the winch mount is sketchy. Looks like "I've got some compliments on my bumper so I should try and sell some......"
- Location
- REDLANDS, CA. (SoCal)
What does it have going on where it mounts to the frame?
Devilfrog
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- Duncan, BC
The frame mount won't even be an issue ... The winch will tear off long before the frame mounts get stressed.
I would steer clear of that particular bumper.
My own bumper was a $300 job, but it is also strong enough that I wouldn't fear lifting my XJ off the ground with it. Simple, low approach angle and uses all available mounting points and a few extras.
That one, just scares me really.
I would steer clear of that particular bumper.
My own bumper was a $300 job, but it is also strong enough that I wouldn't fear lifting my XJ off the ground with it. Simple, low approach angle and uses all available mounting points and a few extras.
That one, just scares me really.
Nichkojr.7
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- Ohio
Thanks guys! Here's a few other ones he makes,
still only uses 3 bolts per side, granted I don't go off roading that much but if I did and I depended on the bumper to get me out of a situation I definitely wouldn't want the SOB to rip off!
trippled
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- colorado springs, co
I wouldn't waste the time with anything that uses only the factory mounting bolts.
Devilfrog
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- Duncan, BC
If he were to upgrade his side plates to grab a few more bolts it would be a better product with the strength in the mounts to back it. That second design looks nice, just as mentioned, lacking in how it mounts
This is how mine is (passenger side) other side is the same, there are also mounting bolts added in the frame ends. So the frame end is captured so to speak (but my front bumper also replaced the front crossmember so it's a bit of a different scenario.
This is how mine is (passenger side) other side is the same, there are also mounting bolts added in the frame ends. So the frame end is captured so to speak (but my front bumper also replaced the front crossmember so it's a bit of a different scenario.
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- Houston, Tx
You're going to get what you pay for.
Spend a little more for a JCR, C4x4 Fab, etc. Its money well spent for a quality product.
Spend a little more for a JCR, C4x4 Fab, etc. Its money well spent for a quality product.
Nichkojr.7
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- Ohio
If he were to upgrade his side plates to grab a few more bolts it would be a better product with the strength in the mounts to back it. That second design looks nice, just as mentioned, lacking in how it mounts
This is how mine is (passenger side) other side is the same, there are also mounting bolts added in the frame ends. So the frame end is captured so to speak (but my front bumper also replaced the front crossmember so it's a bit of a different scenario.
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MENEZES
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- San Jose, CA
I had a JCR front bumper and loved it. Personally, I don't like it but I'm not you so who cares. As long as mounts and hardware allow for operation under max shear capacity, your fine. Typically, adding plates to increase shear planes will increase shear capacity of bolts. You also want to use high grade bolts.
Nichkojr.7
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- Ohio
I was thinking if i got it cheap enough I could just extend the mounting points.
dan1977p
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- Virginia Beach, VA
If you are planning on welding anyway, get a diy kit like jcr's. Saves cash and good design.
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- REDLANDS, CA. (SoCal)
Ah, the perils of confusing price with value.
scottmcneal
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- not here
He click this, buy a great bumper you can use for tugging people or yourself out. I have seen cheap bumpers come off and it isn't pretty. People get hurt cause somebody wanted to save a couple hundred bucks.
http://www.jcroffroad.com/category/XJ.html
Plus i think they still have free shipping.
http://www.jcroffroad.com/category/XJ.html
Plus i think they still have free shipping.
dan1977p
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- Virginia Beach, VA
The only issue I have with the jcr stuff is their brackets don't extend and the make you buy add on parts. So to get the extra mounting holes you need to buy a bracket that you may be able to use on other bumpers if you have a 3/16 gap between the bumper and unirail.
- Location
- REDLANDS, CA. (SoCal)
Take a look at this for a complete solution. I run their front and rear bumpers.
http://www.c-rok4x4.com/#!c-rok-onl...inch-Front-Bumper/p/39623807/category=9969132
http://www.c-rok4x4.com/#!c-rok-onl...inch-Front-Bumper/p/39623807/category=9969132
