Official Off-road Bumper Thread

[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.