4x4 Labs Front Bumper Install

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Stylo07 said:
Thank ya kindly! That helps a lot.

Did you have any trouble with any of the bumper's mounting holes? On my passenger side, the top holes lined up, but not the bottom. I'm going to grind the openings so I can fit the fasteners, but wondered if anyone else had this problem. My ARB fit fine and my rig hasn't been in any wrecks.
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Mine fit perfect... Because Luke used my rig to redesign version 2.0...
 
I got Lukes first edition on my green rig, painted grey, and it took some massaging.. No biggie. Block of wood and BFH. The white rig was fab'd in place/installed by Luke.
 
half k cruiser said:
I can attest the paint job on Matt's bumper is nice. He is truly a rattle can expert.
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Thanks, Malcomb. Truth be told, I effed it up early on by applying too thick a coat and not waiting 48 hours to apply the second coat. I misread the instructions, thinking I only had to wait 24 hours. The result was cracked paint, as the paint on top was dry but not the paint underneath.

After some sanding and subsequent coats, it came out well.
 
Finnyfam60 said:
I got Lukes first edition on my green rig, painted grey, and it took some massaging.. No biggie. Block of wood and BFH. The white rig was fab'd in place/installed by Luke.
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I used a block of wood and BFH, too. Ain't nothing wrong with a snug fit.
 
jcardona1 said:
I had that issue. Had to enlarge the holes a bit. My AOE went on just fine however. I attributed it to sight imperfections when dealing with a handmade product. No biggie
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Agreed--no biggie. It's an excuse for me to use another tool.

Do you have more details on your turn signal install. I may shamelessly copy your idea, as it looks fantastic.
 
Here's some shots of the cuts:
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@Finnyfam60, can you take a pic of both rigs head on to answer @LandCruiserPhil's question? The wing design is slightly flatter and lowered a small bit on the new design. Additionally, the bumper clearance with winch is a slight bit better so that there isn't rubbing with the 8274 and the front skid was slightly improved although I didn't get the front hitch (it is an option). Mostly tweaks to improve the already great design. The one on finny's rig is the original Luke had on his rig. Luke now has a version 2.0 on his rig.
 
Stylo07 said:
Thanks, Malcomb. Truth be told, I effed it up early on by applying too thick a coat and not waiting 48 hours to apply the second coat. I misread the instructions, thinking I only had to wait 24 hours. The result was cracked paint, as the paint on top was dry but not the paint underneath.

After some sanding and subsequent coats, it came out well.
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I've had that happen before, really sucks. That's what I get for not reading the can. Really pissed me off when it was the clear coat that cracked. You're supposed to do all subsequent coats and even the clear coat within 10 minutes. If you miss the window you need to wait a few days to let it cure otherwise it reacts and cracks. Now when I paint something I go from primer to final clear coat within a matter of minutes. Never had the cracking happen again.
 
:hhmm: Wonder which version I got. I purchased in Oct 2014.
 
Bimrunner said:
@Finnyfam60, can you take a pic of both rigs head on to answer @LandCruiserPhil's question? The wing design is slightly flatter and lowered a small bit on the new design. Additionally, the bumper clearance with winch is a slight bit better so that there isn't rubbing with the 8274 and the front skid was slightly improved although I didn't get the front hitch (it is an option). Mostly tweaks to improve the already great design. The one on finny's rig is the original Luke had on his rig. Luke now has a version 2.0 on his rig.
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Glad to see the flatter wing design a big plus for the look IMO
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4x4 labs attention to detail and the looks of Stylo07 bumper -

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LandCruiserPhil said:
Glad to see the flatter wing design a big plus for the look IMO
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4x4 labs attention to detail and the looks of Stylo07 bumper -
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This is the original prototype which Finny now owns

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This is the newest design I believe. I bought mine right after Bimrunner did

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I will get a pic asap of v2, but op posted some good ones already. but is the "flatness" of the wing depend on perspective? The pic Jose took on signal peak of Lukes rig makes it appear the wings are "flat".. The ps wing may be questionable, which I am thinking I may take a BFH to, to bring the far outside of the wing down a smidge... What are you seeing Phil?
 
@jcardona1 guessing that is what he means. Compare your pic how they follow the turn signals compared the first pic in the thread. By all means your bumper looks outstanding, but I will try and fit mine a little more "flat" like the first pic.
 
retrofive said:
@jcardona1 guessing that is what he means. Compare your pic how they follow the turn signals compared the first pic in the thread. By all means your bumper looks outstanding, but I will try and fit mine a little more "flat" like the first pic.
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▲What he said▲:)
 
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