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building a bumper need some input

Old Jun 16, 2012 | 04:33 PM
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I'd say no for a stinger or hoop, it looks good as it is. And for paint I used that Rustoleum thick textured black paint. Put a few coats on and you'll never scratch through it, and its cheeper than Hurculiner.
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Yeah I think I'm going to do a flat or semi smooth black. That texture grabs every little fiber when you wash it. I like the idea of the hoop. But when I get my bender back I will tac it on post a pic and see what you all think.
I built this bumper to have a smaller lip on the front and its still big so I think a little hoop (not stinger) would break up that big lip.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Finally got it done and on. Still needbto make a bracket for the winch solenoid. I will post pics asap
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by contessa1
Finally got it done and on. Still needbto make a bracket for the winch solenoid. I will post pics asap
We want pics.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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Here's some
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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looks great. The lights really make it unique and keep your grille open for air. nice work
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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The fabrication looks great.

Tho, I'm not a fan of this bumper at all. For some reason it looks like a fat lip.

I think maybe I'd like it more if it had a small hoop or something. Idk.

Other than that. Good job.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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agreed. like this
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f46/19...1/#post1304473
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Atmos
Yeah his is really nice. Looks like he had access to a press break. I had to cut and weld everything.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
The fabrication looks great.

Tho, I'm not a fan of this bumper at all. For some reason it looks like a fat lip.

I think maybe I'd like it more if it had a small hoop or something. Idk.

Other than that. Good job.
Ha that's funny I think the other styles look like a fat lip. From the grille to the front of the bumper I am about 3 to 4 inches shorter. I almostvdid put a bar on it butvi think less is more some times.
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by contessa1
Yeah his is really nice. Looks like he had access to a press break. I had to cut and weld everything.
actually his was made by bssand fabrication but I think a hoop would really tie yours together!
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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You can always tack a hoop on then cut it off if you don't like it
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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I think I will hold off on the hoop. I am starting the top hat, roof rack, rock sliders and rear bumper. I think with the rack the simple bumper will look good.
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Hey guys selling my bumper. Never put a hoop on it si loiks just like the pictures. If you buy it I can put the hoop of your choice on.
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