Front and Rear Bumper purchase...any suggestions?
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I would be concerned about building the bumper on a truck it won't be installed on, e.g. it seems each bumper should be built ON the truck it will live on. Each vehicle has idiosyncracies, some of which you may be unaware; it'd suck to find out afterwards that your fully built bumper needs to be tweaked.
O and as we discovered in the initial run, those Dewalt flap wheels are frickin' awesome for the rough and finer grinding - they did an amazing job!
O and as we discovered in the initial run, those Dewalt flap wheels are frickin' awesome for the rough and finer grinding - they did an amazing job!
Beggars can't be choosers! 
But, I know what you mean Joe. Maybe we could think of something else along the same lines, though...
But, I know what you mean Joe. Maybe we could think of something else along the same lines, though...
I do agree and I'd also think one could be built up with enough "room" to fit another rig. Just as Luke must do when he builds them up for the rest of the world. We are the anomaly in getting them as a "kit", normally he does put the kit together for a bolt on application.
And, yes, flap wheels are amazing and the Dewalts do seem to last a bit longer than the cheap ones I've been buying lately...
I build bumpers on a regular basis and Joe does have a good point. What I have learned to do is use spacer shims wherever the bumper makes contact with the frame. Generally I use a 3/32 plate between the bumper and frame. Even then some bumpers are a snug fit. If you are using capture nuts already in the frame for attachement plan on over drilling the holes in the bumper as well. Start with the smallest hole possible to fit the hardware and then drill out another 1/16 to an 1/8 and you should be able to fit capture nut placement.
Dewalts Jerry, Dewalts
Dewalts Jerry, Dewalts
Shall we make a puchase soon?
me thinks we should...let me know what i can do to help
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Are we ready? I need 5
Heres what I have:
Barnes
Ramon (?)
Brian
Jerry
Heres what I have:
Barnes
Ramon (?)
Brian
Jerry
Robert was in once he sold the house... I think he's the last.
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alright, so knowone wants to wait and see if one isn't raffled off at the STR?
Once again it wouldnt hurt to make a dedicated thread for the purpose since a lot of people wont find it hiding in here. You'd likely get your numbers met quicker.
Yes, I am the last. The house hasn't sold. However, this is supposedly sold this Saturday:
1979 Harley Davidson Sportster XLCH
So, it may be in the cards. I am still waiting for a price on the setup with 2 swingouts, tire carrier, and ladder/can carrier.
Robert
Oh and Mike, since he's the one who started the thread...
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But that would be pointless because i'm going to win that one
And like last year will be ripped rght out of your hands, or wait was it Andrea that took it from someone.....
Don't get to excited haven't heard back yet from luke.
And like last year will be ripped rght out of your hands, or wait was it Andrea that took it from someone.....
Don't get to excited haven't heard back yet from luke.
Jon stole from me and Andrea stole it right back from Jon
Is the group buy on the 4x4 labs bumper done?