Did you set the Toe yourself?
Paisano, do you have the "air dam" mounting bar on your JK with you LōD bumper. I have thought about getting the skid plate, but I think that just cutting it off would be easier...
andrew-
I'm torn between front bumpers
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Paisano, do you have the "air dam" mounting bar on your JK with you LōD bumper. I have thought about getting the skid plate, but I think that just cutting it off would be easier...
andrew-
Paisano
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Yes I do, the bumper directions didn't require removing it.
okay.... I am wondering if removing it will be okay. it seems like it would give a bit more clearance without it...
andrew-
Paisano
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okay.... I am wondering if removing it will be okay. it seems like it would give a bit more clearance without it...
andrew-
Well I originally thought I was going to mount a front license plate on the skid but its to far underneath for that. The skid is beefy and in Moab and corral canyon never got a mark on it. Rubicon I'll see but so far clearance hasn't been an issue.
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OverlanderJK
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Just so we are on the same page, we are talking about lower air dam mounting bar correct?
This IS NOT a cross member and is not there for the structural integrity of the frame. The tube between the frame below the radiator, THAT is a crossmember.
Same page. As I said before cut it off and go no bumper.
StrizzyChris
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Did you set the Toe yourself?
:cheesy: I stole this pic from the internet real fast to clarify that we're all talkin about the same thing.
No that comment wasn't towards your post. It was to the comment of how important it is
So you think without it the frame will warp? If so that's a lot of faith Chrysler placed in some flimsy sheet metal to magically stabilize the frame
OverlanderJK
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Yes, there is no question that you have to remove that. The discussion was strength.
suicideking
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The one thing that concerns me about this bumper vs. something like the Genright, PSC, or LOD: Is the unprotected area of the front grill likely to take a lot of damage? I do like that it will give more wheel clearance. I don't plan on going larger than 37's, but I guess you never know.
The LOD on the other hand, seems to extend too far past the grill. Not sure if that would be a problem with 37's?
The LOD on the other hand, seems to extend too far past the grill. Not sure if that would be a problem with 37's?
OverlanderJK
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You would take damage if you hit something maybe. But chances are if you hit something it'll mess up the grill no matter what bumper your running. This is the best shot I have but there isn't that much hanging over that could get hit.
TheStick
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One I am looking at is the expedition one core series front bumper. Just a tad wider than the average stubby.
StrizzyChris
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Yeah like overlander said....it would have to be a very rare, perfectly placed, very narrow, pointy rock to fit between the bumper and the tire to damage the grill. It's possible, but so unlikely that I wouldn't let that be your deciding factor
suicideking
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Cool, thanks guys! I really like the features of this bumper.
GCM 2
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Unless you are trying obstacles like this undercut waterfall, you probably don't have much to worry about when it comes to the grill. Had I been running a full width bumper, I would not have been able to even get my tire to grab on the approach. Stubbies look cool, but they are ultimately designed to allow you to climb this kind of obstacle.
It's pretty hard to see that the very front driver side pushed in a little bit and doesn't quite sit on the outside lines of the grill
to be honest, it is hard to see anything there with all the glare coming off of your rig. EVERYTHING is so very shinney!!!!!
andrew-
ttfhell
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Wherever that place is I want to go there. Looks awesome.
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GCM 2
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Payette Draw, Payson Arizona. The funny thing is that it's actually kind of a boring 20 minutes of driving up a not very difficult rock garden, most stock vehicles can get through with zero problems. The water fall is at the end and really the reason why we go. Google it, there are tons of videos on how to get up if you are running big tires and no fenders.
Here's the few from the top
Here's the by pass on the left
