Wanted to post some exciting things...got my lift all on, ...wanted to show the hole I had to cut in order get a bolt and wrench up inside the body. My bumpers from nates 4x4, and some misc.



Doesn't look great, but will get it covered up, and covered with some Bedliner when I do the undercarriage, possibly get a plate welded in there.



I ended up using this tool, I don't even know what it's called, to finish drilling out the bolt . It worked much better than the drill bits.




They look great, although some small damage when shipped, should be able to straighten out a bent piece of metal that connects under the jeep, so no biggie, as long as I can straighten .

Ill be looking for some good primer and Bedliner type stuff that won't break the bank.

 

Stay away from duplicolor bedliner in a spray can. Complete crap. It's what I used on my bumpers and I regret it.

 

I sure am glad I don't have to worry about that kind of rust here.

 

Thanks

 

Thought crossed my mind to travel south to find this one, but really it's solid, hopefully a small project will clean up my door rust and undercarriage

 

Are those Nates4x4 bumpers a decent weight? Interested in how well they are fabricated and if they are worth the investment since they have combo deals on multiple bumpers.

Are you in Vegas now?

 

I really like those bumpers how much did they run you?

 

These bumpers, to me, are awesome to the eye. Seem to have legit welds, and seem to be just have heavy as similar smittybilt bumpers I have played with in the past. I have not gotten around to putting them on, but will for sure keep you notified..

These bumpers have all the fixin's, that is part of the deal. Front came with bully bar, extended sides, light tabs, d rings tabs, and I added a receiver for for 25. Also came with hardware.

The rear has d rings tabs, extended sides, and receiver.

525 shipped, the deal is 500 shipped but again I got a receiver up front. There are different combos, but I'm on a budget this build

 

Not in Vegas, just a silly title with some personal meaning

 

Couple pics of the new rubber on the car. I don't have center caps AND the tire place put the white letters out, ima go back and have em switched...

There is a Goodyear rebate online for 60 bucks , so that helped with the price difference between the Kelly's. I actually was also told the wrong price on the good years or I would've went with the TA KO, a little upset, but it is what it is.






I think I wanna get the front windows tinted at some time..

It's amazing how much tires n wheels can change a look, I'm excited to get the bumpers primered and separated and on

 

Looks good man. Tinting your front windows is also a good idea. I tinted mine not to long ago with true 18% tint. You can't tell a difference from the outside. Inside you can tell, but who cares.

 

Did u get 18% all around or just upfront. I think I just wanna match the front to the back..

 

Just in the front. Tried to match my stock tint. 18% was pretty dead on.

 

Welcome back.

 

Sprayed them off the car of course at first, shoulda let them dry a couple days as I did multiple coats, and with the force needed to put them on the jeep, got some smudges, no big deal..

Stupid me sprayed the inside of the brackets that bolt to the body, that quickly came off


If you are going to get Nates bumper strongly consider getting the hardware kit as it includes bolts for holes that are not currently used in a stock set up, as well as some extended length bolts to make up for the extra length of the bracket.


Everything from nates was very symmetrical. Went on easy, whole removal and install was maybe a 2-3 hour process for me and a friend, working leisurely.


LET THETE BE CLEARANCE!! Had to cut the plastic wheel well lining just straight across so it was dangling down

Now just need some center caps

For some touch ups


We did have to relocate a vacuum canister on the passenger side, no biggie, just unscrew one bolt, rotate, make a new hole, rebolt.

I didn't end up using all provided bolts because one or two holes needed widened and I didn't have the tools. However I feel very comfortable with its sturdyness.