Man I worked hard to get those gaps as tight as possible, my instructions did not say anything about that. Thanks.Looks REALLY nice!
One thing though... Would strongly suggest creating a larger gap between the bumper and your fender.
Serious bumper movement relative to the body is normal and so a significant gap is needed to avoid expensive damage to fender metal. Watched a fellow 200 owner thrash his fender metal even with a larger gap than yours.
Here is an example from install instructions. Not exact same bumper, but even more important since your bumper has no buffer between the bumper wing and your sheet metal:
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Truck looks fantastic, by the way.
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Just reiterating @Markuson's suggestions. Not sure what bumper you have there, looks like an ARB clone. Maybe a Dobinsons? Surprised their instructions wouldn't mention an adequate gap. I have a full replacement like you and Mark. Mine is a TJM like Mark's and they recommend a 20mm gap. Below is a link to a video showing the amount of movement a bumper can have.
Yes it is a Dobinson's. I was not wanting to leave any of the old plastic bumper on it.
Well, if I get in a wreck I guess I’ll get that tan interior I always wanted...
looking good!
All loaded up for our move from Las Vegas to Omaha. Carrying about 700lbs in the 200 and 500 in the RX. I'll post the final vehicle weight in my build thread.
In Utah at Beaver Taco right now. Super good food if you like socal Mexican.
In Utah at Beaver Taco right now. Super good food if you like socal Mexican.
Went up to Sedona to do some off-roading yesterday
Grabbed this beast off the Mud FB page (I think it was). Sick...
Top of the World at sunset...
Is there a build thread for this truck? Love the meaty tires, looks incredible.
Gobi rack is on! Gonna throw on the ladder sometime this week.
reddog90
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Could you share your suspension and tire specs?
Sorry, I just joined, not sure how to make a build thread. I can do some research and try and make one.
Sure thing:
ICON 2.5 stage 4. Wanted a softer ride, so thought 2.5 might give that vs 3.0
Rear springs I opted for .75” OME medium duty, thought the ICON springs may be too high and stiff.
Wheels/tires: 18” Method 314 Gloss Titanium. BfG KO2 275/70 R 18.
Everything else is stock... for now.
First time off road!! Great to get away from the crowds of Zion National Park. Almost got stuck in some sand at a Sand Hill State park. Curious about the cost of a swing-out rear bumper. Hyped about future drives.
Markuson
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All a build thread is is a new post that you start... (go to the top page of the 200 forum and click Post Thread). No different from posting a new question here. Then just upload photos in responses within the new post thread and post the progression of various mods you’ve done.
$1500 and up.
Recovery boards and a shovel are a good option while you shop bumpers
