Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Luck
Looks pretty cool so far, but I'd really like to see a physical prototype over a rendering of course. I'm really digging the design and minimalist aspect of it. A few questions though,
1) When you say "But for the top I am thinking Aluminum may fit the bill." Are you talking about an aluminum top piece with the rest of the bumper being constructed out of steel? If yes, how do you plan to attach the two pieces together? I'm no welder but I didn't think you could weld steel to aluminum.
|
Agreed on render vs. prototype > happening soon! The "upper bumper" is a completely different component. It bolts to the same mounts that your factory 96-98' bumper will bolt to, allowing multiple configurations without changing out the winch mount portion (or the "lower bumper") below.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Luck
2) Any plans for people with a body lift?
|
The current design works with no bodylift and a 1" bodylift by adjusting the height of the upper bumper. Additional bodylift sizes will be determined if the demand is necessary.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Luck
|
We are trying to limit the amount of "variants" to make production cheaper/easier (and thus have a better price point) but we are definitely sorting out the details on some integrated turn signals. See below.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Luck
4) Have you considered offering the bumper without the side cutouts for people that want a blank canvas in that area to modify?
|
Not a bad call, but my sentiments from above are echoed. This hasn't crossed my mind in regards to removing the cutouts. It would certainly be an easy change to adjust on the design. Maybe we do no cutouts and our standard cutouts to limit the variation to 2x.
I am trying to incorporate something like this into the above design for turn signals. I have been running them on my current Coastal bumper for about 2 years and they have been awesome! SO bright.
EXTERIOR ALUMINUM LED STRIPLIGHT BARS HV AMBER
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad Luck
5) What size winch do you think will fit without modification? What winch rating do you expect this to handle?
|
It will be testing with my 9500lb ComeUp winch. (
LINK) With that being said we are shooting for winches up to the 10K rating. Obviously size/form factor of various winches makes it hard for us to guarantee fitment but I can circle back to this once my prototype is in place.
Quote:
Originally Posted by JZiggy
I tried to press the like button 10 times but I could only do it once 
What's the weight differential for steel vs. aluminum on that component? |
Haha thanks! Not sure on the final number but I can figure it out pretty easily. I'll get back to you on the difference here in the next day or two.
