Sorry to hear that Jon. Hopefully things turn around for the fabrication industry soon.... I know its a tough position to be in.
Sorry to hear that Jon. Hopefully things turn around for the fabrication industry soon.... I know its a tough position to be in.
Doc got job I think didn't he? So is he only fabricating on tue weekends or is he done for awhile?
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2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
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Okay... Enough of the waiting, I started the bumper yesterday and will update as I go along for your comments and suggestions. Remember this bumper cannot meet everyone's expectations but I will do my best. The first thing I noticed is that there is no way a Warn Powerplant will fit in this bumper, guess that means two versions are coming instead of one.
Anyway the first thing you are going to have to do is remove your current bumper & grill and then cut out the center support.
I did it with a saws-all but you can do it several different ways.
I then hit it with some rust protection (primer) but I will go back and paint it all on the final install.
Then bolt in the new mounting plate:
Install your winch:
and then install the some to be finished bumper to the mounting plate.
Here are some mock-ups for your review and comments:
The silver line you see under the "Bumper Skid Plate" is the ASFIR Front Skid Plate.
These photos show both the new "Bumper" and the attached "Bumper Skid Plate" that will go into production.
Last edited by Knappster; 03-23-2012 at 04:21 PM.
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
Knappster's Garage
AKA: the Owner of The Steel Armadillo L.L.C.
It looks small, Where is my stinger going to go
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So far liking what I see
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
2006 XK Limited, 5.7L Hemi
Dark Khaki, QDII, Rocky Road 2.25" lift, Steel Armadillo front bumper with Warn PowerPlant winch, Steel Armadillo rear bumper w/ tire carrier, Rock Sliders, Light Bar & Front Fender Tube Fenders, 4xGuard belly skid plate & rear differential guard, BFG M/T A/T 255/75R17s on Rubicon rims, Spidertrax 1.5 inch wheel spacers, Rhino Rack Pioneer Tray with FoxWing Awning, Superchips VIVID Programmer, Air Flow snorkel, Steel Armadillo Secure Console, Cobra CB Radio, Lock Pick Video Programmer, ASFIR Skid Plates.
Knappster's Garage
AKA: the Owner of The Steel Armadillo L.L.C.
It's looking good! I like the hidden winch and the fact that the window washer reservoir doesn't need to move.
I agree! Really liking what I see so far.
SOLD - 2005 | WK | Khaki | 3.7 | QT1 | OME HD Front Struts | Rusty's 2" lift in Rear w/ Monroe load levelers (F150 version) | 265/70 Nitto Terra Grapplers | 17" Moabs | 1.5" wheel spacers | Pinch weld mod | Rear fender trim mod | 4xG Matrix w/ reciever hitch | 4xG Belly guard | SOLID Diff cover | Cobra CB radio | 4xG CB radio antenna mount
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