09-08-2010, 01:39 PM
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New Bumper being fabbed this week!!!
Well, I just dropped off my truck to have a custom front bumper Fabbed up. This is a new fab shop and was given a really good deal. I took in pictures of the various bumpers I liked and we are going from there. The owner came highly recommended from a friend and is very easy to work with and willing to let me come help. So the next few days I will be going in a little early so I can take off and go help a little with design build process. I will update with pictures as it goes along.
This is a really good guy, straight shooter and even though he is a Jeep guy wants to help out us 3rd Gen guys and make some products for us. Starting off with Front bumper and Lower link arm skids.
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09-08-2010, 02:19 PM
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09-08-2010, 02:29 PM
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Sweet keep us posted
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09-08-2010, 07:08 PM
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Plate or tube bumper?
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09-09-2010, 01:52 AM
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stopped by today, showed me cardboard templates and asked a few more questions. He said he will start the tin metal mock-up tomorrow. Will be taking off a couple hours early from work to help out.
He is actually building twice..once in thin metal as mock-up that way any changes wont waste expensive material. Then once we agree on the design and fit he will use that to build out of the heavier gauge. Will try to post pics tomorrow night if I can take some of the mock-up.
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SOLD1998 T4R SR5 All-Pro CO's, UCA's and Sliders, SS 1.2 rear only DIY rear bumper, Aussie Locker and 1st gen roll bar mod. Outdoor Logic Front bumper, roof rack and Vision X lights.
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09-09-2010, 12:28 PM
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i wanna see
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09-10-2010, 11:59 PM
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SOLD1998 T4R SR5 All-Pro CO's, UCA's and Sliders, SS 1.2 rear only DIY rear bumper, Aussie Locker and 1st gen roll bar mod. Outdoor Logic Front bumper, roof rack and Vision X lights.
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09-11-2010, 12:03 AM
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There will be some cut outs in the top to access Winch controls and some other things also but so far it is in the early stages. I just wanted to show some progress.
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SOLD1998 T4R SR5 All-Pro CO's, UCA's and Sliders, SS 1.2 rear only DIY rear bumper, Aussie Locker and 1st gen roll bar mod. Outdoor Logic Front bumper, roof rack and Vision X lights.
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09-11-2010, 03:36 AM
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Wow great job so far that looks nice
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09-11-2010, 04:00 AM
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Looks really good Michael! Can't wait to see the finish product.
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09-11-2010, 09:34 AM
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Looks good so far. Sounds like these guys would be willing to make variations of this bumper I they can keep the price reasonable.
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Lookin good. Keep us updated.
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09-11-2010, 09:54 AM
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Are you planning on haveing any hoops added? Can't wait to see the finished product. So you think they would make other products, skids ? Brian mentioned they. might make LCA mount skids?
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09-11-2010, 11:00 AM
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Drifter- I have talked to them about making the LCA Skids and he is going to take a template and see if he can do it for a reasonable rate. Same general pricing range as the ones made for the FJ/4th Gen. if possible. I already told him he would for sure have 2 buyers for them, you and Brian.
I was thinking of just a single center hoop, however he almost has me convinced to do full hoops. The reason being center section goes forward slightly then the two side hoops would then have slight angle back providing more support and protection in case I do hit(or stand it on it's nose). With a single center hoop still possiblity of taking hard enough hit to push it back. But will play with it and see.
The plan is to keep the basic design and offer flat, hoop options. However he is a custom Fab shop so will make just about anything. So far I am just pleased with the fact he listens to my input and is trying to provide me exactly what I am looking for while still adding his touches.
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09-14-2010, 05:07 PM
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Looking forward to seeing it!!
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