New Hanson Bumper

THE_OWL

NAXJA Forum User

• May 9, 2003

• #1

Heres a pic of the New Hanson I just got. It isnt on yet, still working on other front end stuff.
Looks way cool with the vents underneath, and it will flow a little more air into the grill (I hope)
Found a guy to powdercoat it for $40!
fairlead mount going on it too. Im a little excited, I have been running the stock bumper with 3/8" steel plate behind it which bolts up to factory mounts. Although it is super strong, its like the last stock item on my XJ. Its for sale too if anyone wants it. Also a Chrome Pushbar with light tabs. U Can see some pics on my Profile.

assgas:http://www.commguru.net/~owl/sotd/jeeppics.html

 

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poppabear

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Location

Fayetteville, AR

• May 9, 2003

• #2

pic is a but skewed... looks like it might be a stubby for a tj..


Sweet bumper.

 

THE_OWL

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• May 9, 2003

• #3

Damn web hoster
save pic, then open. Looks Proper :|

 

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Ted Z

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Location

Michigan

• May 9, 2003

• #4

Any pics of mounting hardware? I'd like to see what they're doin...

 

THE_OWL

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• May 9, 2003

• #5

Ill get some up soon.

 

THE_OWL

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• May 9, 2003

• #6

Resolution fixed. Enjoy the pics

 

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96XJCLASSIC

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Location

Hollidaysburg, PA

• May 9, 2003

• #7

Nice

Wow, looks cool. Post some pics with it on when you get it done.

 

Bryan C.

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Location

Antioch, CA

• May 10, 2003

• #8

Nice bumper, how much did you pay and how long did it take to get delivered?

I'm jealous....Bryan

 

THE_OWL

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• May 10, 2003

• #9

Ordered it May 2nd got it may 8th Not bad at all
He told me three to four weeks initially.
Bumper as picturedwithout failread was $640. Shipping was 70 I think.
Now that I look, I have my Aux Tranny coolerbelow the radiator, and those "vents" will flow right over it! Now I have to find a place to mount my Old school KC daylighters.
\\hoot

 

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2XJ

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Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

• May 10, 2003

• #10

Hanson makes a nice bumper - look at all that steel!

 

woody

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Location

NC Sandhills

• May 10, 2003

• #11

Sweet bumper...I am envious, big-time.

I also hear Infinite Inc made a really nice winch-bumper of similar design...but they appear to be on strike at the moment. (something about increasing their daily ration of Stout?)

 

THE_OWL

NAXJA Forum User

• May 10, 2003

• #12

Wayne Mentioned something about a batch of Durango Bumpers.
Not sure what that means, But Crawltech.com is selling Hanson Bumpers under "rubicon" name.
Cant find any info on Infinite Inc , U have a link maybe ?
\\hoot

 

woody

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NC Sandhills

• May 10, 2003

• #13

Infinite Inc winch Bumpers

Infinite Inc made the bumper for the Giveaway XJ. I don't think they have a portal into cyberspace yet.

Maybe someday these will be offered to the unwashed masses.

 

Rags

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Location

AZ

• May 10, 2003

• #14

$640 bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...........I will stick to building my own....................

 

THE_OWL

NAXJA Forum User

• May 10, 2003

• #15

Try Bulletproof or Trailready if you want steeker shock.
there setups go for $1000.
This bumper will be the best looking thing on my Jeep, Except for me of course

 

Rags

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Location

AZ

• May 10, 2003

• #16

 

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bchulett

NAXJA Member #999

Location

Southern California

• May 11, 2003

• #17

A home brewed bumper is like drinking home brewed beer---I'll stick to my Heineken. I'd also pay $640 for a Hanson.... best looking design (and those tasty welds....yummy!) I've seen to date for an XJ.

What's the % alcolhol... oh I mean weight? Any fender sheet metal triming necessary for an early model XJ? or does it clear the fenders?

Post pics after it's installed!.... cheers to ya!

 

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LawlessXJ

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Location

Temecula, SoCal

• May 12, 2003

• #18

That does look sweet. I saw a hansen without the pre-runner bars on a silver 2002 that really complimented the XJs lines. I don't remember the vents at the bottom though.... ya think that will affect approach angle at all?

 

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2XJ

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Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

• May 12, 2003

• #19

Interesting...

Wasn't 2001 the last production year for the XJ? Do you mean a 2001?

 

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LawlessXJ

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Location

Temecula, SoCal

• May 12, 2003

• #20

Well, not sure how interesting it is, but I'm sure you're correct.... Then it was probably an '01... but I found a pic of the jeep. I think it was an aniversary addition what ever year that was.