Dissent offroad modular front bumper (24 Viewers)

[paflytyer]

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Great idea Paulo! Email sent to Stan.

Email replied, Ben. And thanks for bringing up the idea, Paulo. While the logistics are just getting ironed out and this is on the agenda for me and the other directors to discuss, there is a VERY good chance 100s in the Hills will have a benc product at the greatest raffle of any event in the country!

There simply isn't another event where you can see so many 100 series products in use at the same time. The last two years have featured vendors testing products that were not even available for sale to the general public yet. There's a good chance you'll see a benc product around camp at HIH5.

 

[bluecruiser]

@benc. Very cool. If you can somehow swing HIH5, please come out!

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Nope. I guess people were right about him being flaky! It's been about 3-4 weeks now and I have not heard back from them. I will most likely have to build my own at some point if it is something people want. But I won't be able to work on that for a while. I have about 20 orders now and I am going to be getting a late start. I hope it not screwing up your guys plans to much.

Just to make sure, you are trying to contact Jerry (@Red Sox Cruiser ) and not Shane, right? Shane is a flake, but be builds cool stuff. Jerry has taken over the marketing side of the business so that Shane can do what he does best and people get good customer service. If you are still trying to contact Shane, it will be like talking to a brick wall. LOL.

 

[ric3125]

Hello benc, Are you still looking for lx470? Im about 2 hours away from Grass Valley.

 

[benc]

Hello benc, Are you still looking for lx470? Im about 2 hours away from Grass Valley.

I am. I have a couple guys willing to come down from Oregon which is awesome, but if I could get my hands on one sooner that would be great.

 

[benc]

Just to make sure, you are trying to contact Jerry (@Red Sox Cruiser ) and not Shane, right? Shane is a flake, but be builds cool stuff. Jerry has taken over the marketing side of the business so that Shane can do what he does best and people get good customer service. If you are still trying to contact Shane, it will be like talking to a brick wall. LOL.

I have been trying to contact Shane. At first he was good about replying and I even got a phone call once. I'll have to try jerry I guess. Thanks

 

[ric3125]

I am. I have a couple guys willing to come down from Oregon which is awesome, but if I could get my hands on one sooner that would be great.

OK, At the end of this month I will be cleared to drive, I had shoulder surgery last month. I will leave it up to you on who you want to use. Thanks

 

[benc]

So I wanted to see how many would be interested in a fog light blinker insert. If enough guys are interested I will build my own. I ordered some flush mount led pods and some amber bullet LEDs with a clear lens. I should be able to price them around $350 with the lights. Everywhere els seams to be about that without lights. Let me know how many would be interested. If only a couple I prob will not make them but if 8-10 guys want them I think I could probably make it happen.
Also I want to let you guys know that it is not looking like I will be doing any shipping this month this is taking a lot longer than expected and I don't want to rush it. I want to make sure everything is perfect. As of now if is looking more like some time in April.
I apologize for the delay but I am working my hardest to get these shipped out ASAP! I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[Get outside]

No lights for me, thanks.

 

[atomsk]

No lights for me, and no worries about shipping! Good things come to those who wait!

 

[ntsaint]

No lights here.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

I am. I have a couple guys willing to come down from Oregon which is awesome, but if I could get my hands on one sooner that would be great.

I'm still good with driving down whenever you need me, just so you know.

 

[CreeperSleeper]

Another vote for no lights.

 

[GDenver]

No lights for me as well. Do you have an eta on the DIY bumpers shipping? Trying to plan a few trips soon, and need the bumper so I can get the winch mounted.

 

[benc]

No lights for me as well. Do you have an eta on the DIY bumpers shipping? Trying to plan a few trips soon, and need the bumper so I can get the winch mounted.

I'm not 100% sure yet. I'm hopping for the beginning of April. Let me know if you would like me to get you your center section first. That should be ready pretty soon. At least then you could get the winch mounted. Let me know

 

[benc]

Got some more pieces for a test fit. It almost perfect. A few minor changes and the we start the fine tuning of the wings. ( note the alignment tabs and slots! Going to make assembly so easy for me and the DIY guys. Notice the slightly smaller winch access holes and there is now room for a license plate. Also I had all the corners rounded.

 

[benc]

 

[ylexot]

That's beautiful... if I had ever welded anything before, I'd want to go diy with tabs providing some fixturing. it's a great idea and it sounds like you're happy with the results.

And the resized holes with radiused corners look great too!

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

looks great ben

 

[TXLX100]

Man, you have put a lot of effort into this. Looking forward to hearing from your customers and what you come up with for the LX (if you don't run out of steam). Perhaps it's been covered, what is the expected weight of your bumper?