Gossamer- '87 FJ60 aka "The Red Monster"

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That bumper is growing on me Jason. I see a high degree of annoyance in the assembly so I wouldn't build that for me ...I'd just have you do it.
The tube work took some time and patience to make parallel on all planes... Please tell me that's not solid 1 1/2" plate caps. My back is already
threatening to leave me

Thanks Dave,

I'll be making a straight/angle tube version for a customer in a week or two.

That bumper weighs in at 76#s. The ends are hollow all 3/16" strap and plate. I add a top plate to the inside so the bumper so it slides right on to the frame and is stationary without any other assistance. Run 8 bolts and its done.. I can pull it on and off (including bolt and unbolt time) in less than 5 minutes, so easy..

J

 

[lcwizard]

The double bends had to be annoying. There's time in that weld up. Did you pre-drill tube locations or just the tack and adjust method?

 

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Laid out the pattern and then took my mag drill and cut the 2" hole about 1/8" into the 3/8" plate. This allowed me to rotate the tubes but keep them ALL on the same center/axis point. Once I got the top tube situated where I wanted it I set up a laser pointer and set the top on the other side. The lower 4 tubes were eyed and tacked.

This bumper isn't for everyone, in fact -- maybe no one else, BUT I LIKE IT.. and will sport it PROUDLY!

J

 

[lcwizard]

Figured as much. It was too accurate to be a tack and adjust thing. It is cool and it belongs on a 60 as big as yours. It might be out of place on a complete stocker. Kinda like the original ARB FJ40 catchers mask. it looks terrible on a small 40 but cool on a 40 with 35's and bigger. Even better on a SOA

 

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Got in a new door seal and love the fit. These will be going on the products "for sale" list..

J

 

[Major Nelson]

Is this a one piece replacement or does it just attach to the original piece?

 

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Is this a one piece replacement or does it just attach to the original piece?

All one piece.. Trim and seal all in one...

J

 

[Major Nelson]

Those do look nice...they'll practically make the doors water proof....LOL. Bet it will help with the wind noise. Good stuff J.

 

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Those do look nice...they'll practically make the doors water proof....LOL. Bet it will help with the wind noise. Good stuff J.

I ran up and down the street and I-80 also.. no wind noise from the doors at all now.. No speedometer right now but I was hanging with the others on the interstate. Speed limit is 75..

J

 

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I have some bigger trim and going to try it on the lift gate. It would be awesome not to get road dust in the back...

J

 

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Here's the bigger seal on the tail gate. Seals great.

J

 

[Oaks]

Here's the bigger seal on the tail gate. Seals great.

J

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Aw yeah! Full set please!

 

[robustbambi]

I really like that door trim. ill be looking for it in "for sale" thread

 

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I really like that door trim. ill be looking for it in "for sale" thread

P, I'll have it up tonight.

J

 

[OGBeno]

Got in a new door seal and love the fit. These will be going on the products "for sale" list..

J
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Interesting. So are you still keeping weatherstripping on the door frame that mates with that?

Cool.

 

[sschruff]

Sign me up for the lift gate seal - or should I go to your website and order from there?

 

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Interesting. So are you still keeping weatherstripping on the door frame that mates with that?

Cool.

O, The OE factory seal on the door frame STAYS, this is a upgraded replacement for the "U" trim on the body side with an added bulb for sealing..

J

 

[OGBeno]

O, The OE factory seal on the door frame STAYS, this is a upgraded replacement for the "U" trim on the body side with an added bulb for sealing..

J

So in.

 

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Sign me up for the lift gate seal - or should I go to your website and order from there?

No "PAY 'N' GO" there yet.

PM me your email addy again and I'll send you a PP invoice.

J

 

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So in.

Cool I have a few kits that can go out by the end of the week. PM your email and I'll send you a PP invoice.

J