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You mean remove it completely?What about removing that O.E. bar and replacing it - stout but lower (okay, higher) profile. Note the relative heights...
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You mean remove it completely?What about removing that O.E. bar and replacing it - stout but lower (okay, higher) profile. Note the relative heights...
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Replace it.
@MongooseGA has the killer idea - replace the sub-bumper with structural steel and hide that and the winch mount with the O.E. bumper. I did this years ago with a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. I loved the look of the O.E. front end, but wanted to mount a Warn 8274 winch. We built the sub-bumper and mount, slotted the O.E. aluminum bumper and slipped it over the winch mount. The winch looked like it just stuck to the front of the Jeep.
If you do as much as crack a window in a 100 series your MPG is gonna drop. I gave up on that battle years ago.It looks fine as is to be honest. Plus you don’t wanna cut off too much (you found the sweet spot), might be a negative affect on the MPG gain if you cut off any extra.
If you do as much as crack a window in a 100 series your MPG is gonna drop. I gave up on that battle years ago.
I have a soft spot for waggys. Nice!Replace it.
@MongooseGA has the killer idea - replace the sub-bumper with structural steel and hide that and the winch mount with the O.E. bumper. I did this years ago with a Jeep Grand Wagoneer. I loved the look of the O.E. front end, but wanted to mount a Warn 8274 winch. We built the sub-bumper and mount, slotted the O.E. aluminum bumper and slipped it over the winch mount. The winch looked like it just stuck to the front of the Jeep.
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This is the point in the thread when someone who's actually fabricated bumpers for a 100 will chime in tell me why ^that^ won't work. And... I'll have to agree. I built a lot of Jeeps. I have only put parts on the 100.
I know there's been some sarcasm about mileage in this thread, but holy cow, that's it? Are you the guy running 20s? What do they weigh??I'm already at 11mpg so I'm not exactly picky anymore lol
I know there's been some sarcasm about mileage in this thread, but holy cow, that's it? Are you the guy running 20s? What do they weigh??
I agree I have used this tread for inspiration too but my buddy did a little more aggressive trim and it turned out quite well in my opinion as well as a winch mount..I know this is an old post, but I used it as some inspiration to trim my bumper. I still have to clean a few things up, but I think this works.
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I agree I have used this tread for inspiration too but my buddy did a little more aggressive trim and it turned out quite well in my opinion as well as a winch mount.. View attachment 2951321View attachment 2951322View attachment 2951324View attachment 2951326View attachment 2951327
I think I like this. Need to let it marinate a bit. Like the added lights and black paint for sure. Kind of a cool cheap mod(especially if you are already thinking about a different number in future anyway) . What size tires is he rolling on?I agree I have used this tread for inspiration too but my buddy did a little more aggressive trim and it turned out quite well in my opinion as well as a winch mount.. View attachment 2951321View attachment 2951322View attachment 2951324View attachment 2951326View attachment 2951327
Sorry for the late response but in these pictures I believe he was running a 285/75 with those newer 17s but he has since upgraded to a 35/12.50/17 now..I think I like this. Need to let it marinate a bit. Like the added lights and black paint for sure. Kind of a cool cheap mod(especially if you are already thinking about a different number in future anyway) . What size tires is he rolling on?
Sorry for the late response but in these pictures I believe he was running a 285/75 with those newer 17s but he has since upgraded to a 35/12.50/17 now..