C4 Fabrication Front Bumper Install
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Johnnyg182
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[MENTION=157602]BazookaJeff[/MENTION]: my first ever trail ride I destroyed a headlight in deep icy water.
Will the power steering lines get in the way at all when I test fit? Rather not go through that part of the install tomorrow.
Will the power steering lines get in the way at all when I test fit? Rather not go through that part of the install tomorrow.
BazookaJeff
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It seems to me that the relo was only necessary for the winch install. I would highly recommend it though if you have any intention of going back in icy water. If you don't install the winch until the final or did not go with that option, it should not be a problem for the test fit. The PS relo was by far the most difficult part of the entire project for me.
BazookaJeff
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Thanks. May have just found a relevant picture. I like seeing the springs on both sides. I may do a washer tank relocation project next week.
I do like that look. I rattle canned the parts of the body in silver that showed through the bumper's openings.
Johnnyg182
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Got it on for test fit but my apex overland recovery points didn’t let me seat the flange all the way. Didn’t want to remove them because I was going offroad the next day. Little bit of risk that something could be off since I couldnt get it bolted completely up tight but probably not. Taking it to powder shop this week.
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BazookaJeff
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So my gas mileage took a huge hit after the bumper and going up in tire size a second time. I was averaging under 13.5mpg.
I just installed a snorkel, which I was not really that comfortable with my rationalizing that I needed it. I really just thought they looked cool and I know a lot of people don't. I'm at that age where I almost don't care what other people think...almost.
The good news though, my mileage jumped up to an average of over 15 mpg with the same mix of driving. I really did not believe it and couldn't figure it out. I believe what happened was that I had literally choked the engine with the bumper install. I had pulled my fender liner tight to the wheel well, and before the modification, I remember there being vents. Only explanation that I have.
So I am wondering if others that have put on the hybrid bumper or other bumpers that remove the air to the air intake have seen a drop in mpg?
I just installed a snorkel, which I was not really that comfortable with my rationalizing that I needed it. I really just thought they looked cool and I know a lot of people don't. I'm at that age where I almost don't care what other people think...almost.
The good news though, my mileage jumped up to an average of over 15 mpg with the same mix of driving. I really did not believe it and couldn't figure it out. I believe what happened was that I had literally choked the engine with the bumper install. I had pulled my fender liner tight to the wheel well, and before the modification, I remember there being vents. Only explanation that I have.
So I am wondering if others that have put on the hybrid bumper or other bumpers that remove the air to the air intake have seen a drop in mpg?
BazookaJeff
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