Official Off-road Bumper Thread

[Ross]

Post up your XK/WK Off-road bumpers
Everything from Prerunner, to Bulky, armored up bumpers are welcome :D

[Sal-XK]

How about custome plastic :D
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/05/100_5951JPG-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/05/100_5948JPG-1.jpg

[Ross]

The cuts on the fender flares and bumper give you so much tire clearance, those 285's fill 'em out great!

[TrialByFire]

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0595-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0596-1.jpg

[Ross]

That rear bumper is awesome, it gives you so much clearance. Did you have any difficulty converting the factory rail supports into the tube mounting system?

[Ross]

Bump! I can't decide if I want to go with a flat steel, or tube style front bumper.

[Sal-XK]

Bump! I can't decide if I want to go with a flat steel, or tube style front bumper.

I like the flat it hides all the stuff that needs hiding and fits the style IMO

[Matt]

I like the flat it hides all the stuff that needs hiding and fits the style IMO

x2... these vehicles look thousands of times better with an integrated bumper; tube styles just don't flow.

[Ross]

I really like the integrated look of TrialbyFire's bumpers.

[AJeepZJ]

x2... these vehicles look thousands of times better with an integrated bumper; tube styles just don't flow.


I really like the integrated look of TrialbyFire's bumpers.

can you guys help me with what you mean by integrated look? I THINK I know what you mean, but i'm not sure. I haven't been in school for a month and already I feel myself becoming... diluted. I think his bumpers are absolutely breath taking - particularly the front. I like the tubing guarding the winch. My mouth waters just looking at the craftsmanship.

[Matt]

By "integrated" i mean how it flows with the body lines of the XK, almost as if it was factory designed. A good example is his transition from fender flare to bumper.... there's no weird changeover or gap that makes it look like something is missing or improperly designed:

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0595-1.jpg

[AJeepZJ]

ah - lol, then that's not what I was thinking. I would have referred to that as design and craftsmanship. When I saw 'integrated' I was thinking the back-up sensors, the shackle mount locations, the winch, tiregate - etc. But that's neither here nor there. It (the Jeep) is an amazing piece of work.

[TrialByFire]

Thanks for all the compliments. I'm very pleased also with how it came out also.
The guy that did the fab is a true artist. All I did was show him a picture of the South African Maniac bumpers and told him I wanted something like it (for half the price;)). Since he does a lot of crawling, he knew what to do to improve on the approach and departure angles--especially in the rear where we have such a big overhang with the XK. Moving the spare to the swing-away created the opportunity to rip out those rails and gain a lot of rear clearance.

[Pixelcodex]

Thanks for all the compliments. I'm very pleased also with how it came out also.
The guy that did the fab is a true artist. All I did was show him a picture of the South African Maniac bumpers and told him I wanted something like it (for half the price;)). Since he does a lot of crawling, he knew what to do to improve on the approach and departure angles--especially in the rear where we have such a big overhang with the XK. Moving the spare to the swing-away created the opportunity to rip out those rails and gain a lot of rear clearance.
Yours are the best looking aftermarket bumpers I have seen. They look like they belong on it, "compact" and functional. I googled South African Maniac and saw some youtube videos. Good stuff.

[adud83]

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0595-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0596-1.jpg

These bumpers look amazing! What are chances of getting another set made or was that a one time thing?


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[Core XK]

Yeah trial has the XK of my dreams :) I dislike this thread.

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[adud83]

How about custome plastic :D
https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/05/100_5951JPG-1.jpg

https://theultimatejeep.com/images/imported/2012/05/100_5948JPG-1.jpg

Sal it looks like you trimmed your front flairs down. You did a great job, it looks clean. How in the world did u make the cuts so straight?


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[powderhorn]

The Rear Tactical Armor Bumper finally arrived!! I did not like how tall it was in the rear so i decided to cut it down. I cut 3" all across the bottom and then tapered down to the bottom of the flare. Then welded a 1" lip on the underside as it was. Seems to have the same angle as the rear sub frame. The tire mount fits well so does the high lift jack mount. the way I installed the jack end acts as a stop for the tire carrier. It has two huge shackle mounts also.

[BonesWK]

wow dude, looks great!

[stites-xk]

Looks really good!

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[Core XK]

Looks awesome man! How much did it run you if you do not mind me asking?

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[powderhorn]

$970.00 with tire carrier and jack mount and shackle mounts. Plus $165.00 shipping from Georgia. Shipping may be cheaper depending on location. They are custom to order you can customize to your liking.

[lekmedm]

$970.00 with tire carrier and jack mount and shackle mounts. Plus $165.00 shipping from Georgia. Shipping may be cheaper depending on location. They are custom to order you can customize to your liking.


Wow... I hate to say it, but I think that's significantly less $$$ than the SA option. How is the quality? What do you think of that pivot point for the tire swing? Do you think it will stay running smooth? It sure does look great in the pictures.

[powderhorn]

Yep I thought it was a pretty good deal. It's 3/16" steel. Most angles are bent on a brake, even the sides with slight bends to fit into the flares. The pivot is super strong. 1-1/4" solid that goes down into the bumper and braced inside. Two roller bearings as in like wheel bearings with a 1" castle nut w/ cotter pin and then a cap. They have these on emsoffroad.com if you wanted to do your own and it shows the specs. It is rated at 1000lb should never be a problem. It is super solid. The mount plates that mount to the sub frame are drilled through at some existing holes and bolted with grade 8 - 3/4" bolts. The mount plate then is bolted to the bumper and then I welded it also. I will get some pictures of the mounting and of how I cut it down some.

[powderhorn]

Oh forgot, I may add a pull down tension type latch for the tire rack. emsoffroad.com has these also, $40.00 mine has a 1/2"dia. L Spring loaded bolt type. It stays in place but can make a squeaky noise on some dirt roads. The tension type keeps it pulled down tight. A friend of mine has one on a Landcruiser.

[lekmedm]

Neat! Did you have to do any modifications to get it mounted like cutting, grinding or welding? There was someone who was saying his front bumper from TAG required some persuasion to finally fit.

[powderhorn]

My front bumper fit really well. The rear was a bit tight, so I took a bottle jack and a 2x4 and spread it out a bit. The rear takes a few more skills. There are 4 side mounts that two small brackets get bolted on and then you have to cut a 3/4" pipe type bracket that they send to fit and then tack weld them. Then I took the bumper off and welded them all up good. Then put the bumper back in place and bolted it up.
As I said before I did modify the rear more to my liking I cut almost 3" off across the bottom up to the bottom of the shackle mounts. I did this with the plasma cutter and cut the sides to taper down.
I will post some pics on it in a few days. As soon as I wash all the mud out.

[powderhorn]

Mods to the Rear Tactical Armor Bumper I did. I cut about 3" across the bottom to the bottom of the shackle mounts and then angled up the sides. After that added a 1" lip on the underside. The tire mount latch they use is ok on the pavement but I have 8 miles of dirt road and it rattles way too much. A lot of Jeep bumpers use a tension latch. I bought one from Graingers, De Sta Co latch #3CXF3 $49.65. Welded a bottom pad and a stop to latch to. Put some self adhesive rubber on , Guardian roof underlayment. It is now solid as a rock. Also bought a Lighted Billet License plate frame to top of the bumper.