I recently ordered a 4x4 labs rear bumper w/dual swing outs and winch mount. My issue is I ordered it from Luke specifically detailing that I wanted the tire on the passenger side and the ladder w/dual Jerry can holder on the driver side.
Reason being ,the Jerry cans being on the same side as the gas tank for easy fuel transfer. Well,when I got the bumper,before I even unwrapped it I tore into the 80 (97 40th ).
Started the mounting process,put swing outs on,mounted and wired the winch(warn 8000) only to realize the longer arm of the swing outs designed to hold the tire was on the driver side.(WTF)
This bumper was like $3300. I went back and verified my emails with Luke that I ordered it correctly,which I did.
I also made him aware of the mix-up via email,in which he accepted the mistake and said he would do whatever to make me happy.
So I took it upon myself and decided to modify the swing outs. Mounting the tire on the passenger side, (on the short arm) having to re-drill one of the mounting holes to bring it in from blocking the tail light.
Then the same thing w/ the ladder/Jerry can holder,had to re-drill one hole to center it. This actually made it a lot easier to operate the latch.
Makes more sense to me to have the heavier tire on the shorter swing out. Anyone ? What I am really interested to know is peoples opinions as to what you would do about this mix-up.
Sending it back is just not an option. The bumper is awesome and constructed above and beyond...swing outs /shocks /latch mechanism,all are so well done.
My issue is I cant help but to feel a little taken ,seeing how I ordered it one way and it came another.
Even though I feel w/the mods I made,it actually works better for me. I am just looking for some other perspectives.
I am very happy,and love the bumper. Just interested to hear any thoughts/comments as to what you guys would do.
All comments are appreciated....
Reason being ,the Jerry cans being on the same side as the gas tank for easy fuel transfer. Well,when I got the bumper,before I even unwrapped it I tore into the 80 (97 40th ).
Started the mounting process,put swing outs on,mounted and wired the winch(warn 8000) only to realize the longer arm of the swing outs designed to hold the tire was on the driver side.(WTF)
This bumper was like $3300. I went back and verified my emails with Luke that I ordered it correctly,which I did.
I also made him aware of the mix-up via email,in which he accepted the mistake and said he would do whatever to make me happy.
So I took it upon myself and decided to modify the swing outs. Mounting the tire on the passenger side, (on the short arm) having to re-drill one of the mounting holes to bring it in from blocking the tail light.
Then the same thing w/ the ladder/Jerry can holder,had to re-drill one hole to center it. This actually made it a lot easier to operate the latch.
Makes more sense to me to have the heavier tire on the shorter swing out. Anyone ? What I am really interested to know is peoples opinions as to what you would do about this mix-up.
Sending it back is just not an option. The bumper is awesome and constructed above and beyond...swing outs /shocks /latch mechanism,all are so well done.
My issue is I cant help but to feel a little taken ,seeing how I ordered it one way and it came another.
Even though I feel w/the mods I made,it actually works better for me. I am just looking for some other perspectives.
I am very happy,and love the bumper. Just interested to hear any thoughts/comments as to what you guys would do.
All comments are appreciated....
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