Sept 2016 4x4 Labs bumper group buy (1 Viewer)

[Convoy]

Thanks for the measurements on the holes in the shell...making some progress and it is looking good

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Very Nice! I'm pretty much at the exact same point. grinding all those welds down to nice rounded corners took some time...

 

[Noahrob]

Ha, I cranked on it yesterday, got everything welded up and 90% painted. I will finish painting it tonight and install. The only thing I am not sure on is where to install the hi lift jack, but I will figure that our once the bumper is on the truck.

 

[Convoy]

Ha, I cranked on it yesterday, got everything welded up and 90% painted. I will finish painting it tonight and install. The only thing I am not sure on is where to install the hi lift jack, but I will figure that our once the bumper is on the truck.

Great progress! I haven't got that far yet. My spindles are in, main bumper welded. Working on a few mods and contemplating a few more before going any further - taking the slow route to have something a tad different.

 

[lumbee1]

Once again, Luke does not disappoint. He called my phone to follow up and make sure I got the new bumper shell. That's some awesome customer service.

 

[Noahrob]

anybody got measurements on the struts? i measure 12" open and 8 3/8" closed based on drilling and tapping according to the instructions. the challenge i have is twofold, first, the actual strutt measure 9" point to point closed and secondly the strutts i have say 150lb but i cant get them to budge. i realize i am lame, but thought i would see how lame...thoughts?

 

[lumbee1]

Is the group buy still on? After camping this weekend on a remote island, I realized I need a double jerry can holder.

 

[Convoy]

I just called Luke. he said he closed this a couple days ago. He said another is planned a couple weeks around xmas.

 

[Convoy]

anybody got measurements on the struts? i measure 12" open and 8 3/8" closed based on drilling and tapping according to the instructions. the challenge i have is twofold, first, the actual strutt measure 9" point to point closed and secondly the strutts i have say 150lb but i cant get them to budge. i realize i am lame, but thought i would see how lame...thoughts?

There is (was) 2 different size struts. I assume you are using the copper state cruiser instructions from way back when. Anyway, on there it gives 2 measurements that worked for me. one is like 2.25" from edge of SPINDLE the other is something like 12" from edge of outer SHELL (with a 15" strut). it was weird the measurement was taken from 2 diff places. also, there was some cool "cam action" steps included in there as well that worked good.

4x4labs rear bumper build

 

[Noahrob]

ha...i was just being lazy, I re drilled the arms and it works like a charm...here are my leftovers. I know the bracket is for the hi lift that ill mount once I figure out where I want it, but what are the tabs for?

 

[DanMedeiros]

ha...i was just being lazy, I re drilled the arms and it works like a charm...here are my leftovers. I know the bracket is for the hi lift that ill mount once I figure out where I want it, but what are the tabs for?

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Tabs are for antennas or lights

 

[CDmpc]

Any chance there will be a xmas discount run?

 

[nemoblackdog]

Any chance there will be a xmas discount run?

I'd also be very interested in participating!

Is it worthwhile for one of us to contact 4x4labs to inquire - or would that be a no-no?

 

[Convoy]

I'd also be very interested in participating!

Is it worthwhile for one of us to contact 4x4labs to inquire - or would that be a no-no?

Yes, and start a new thread if a new group buy gets going as well. This will help you get more interest.

 

[grizzlygibbs]

Yes, and start a new thread if a new group buy gets going as well. This will help you get more interest.

I'm definitely in for another group buy for a rear double swing kit in the next month or so.

 

[Jim S.]

I would be in. Want to swap my small basket for a triple jerry can basket.

 

[lumbee1]

Another happy 4x4 Labs bumper owner.

 

[kirkagosto]

I would be interested in group buy

 

[LuckySomer]

+1 on the GB

 

[BSnBS747]

I'd be up for one if the timing is right. Maybe in a month or so.

 

[jagermeister]

I spoke to Luke yesterday and I'm looking to purchase a rear bumper for a FJ80 and I see there are a bunch of people looking also. Can we start up another group buy?