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Offline Jeffy

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Re: Rear Bumper
« Reply #30 on: December 03, 2010, 12:57:59 PM »
Just beware with that location, if you back into something or get rear ended, the lights are toast.  At least they're cheap.  I've been using a old PIAA in a similar location since I don't even have a rear bumper.
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Offline aka-justin

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« Reply #31 on: December 03, 2010, 03:03:38 PM »
Yeah
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Re: Rear Bumper
« Reply #32 on: December 12, 2010, 05:58:37 PM »
LAST UPDATE:
Put on the platform, jumped on it with my 290lb fat a$$ (Just in case it failed, I put it on video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwgozXxWSHo); didn't hit the ground, so good to go.  I also placed the lights; they'll be wired up over vacation.  I'll post any troubles that I run into.  The cost creeped up higher than I expected, but I'm very happy and got what I wanted.

Total cost

$165 Bumper and bolts - The Dirtworx in Corona, CA (www.thedirtworx.com)
$28  Primer, Rags, 400 grit wet dry sand paper, Lacquer Thinner, and Mineral Spirits
$0   Black Automotive paint and application both from friend
$44  Reinforcement Brackets - RH2001-YJ
$28  (2) D-Rings - W/I2100
$20  Welding Brackets
$30  (2) KC 1762 Driving Lights on sale
$0   Relay, wire, and fuse - Already on-hand

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Offline smashcoast

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Re: Rear Bumper
« Reply #33 on: December 18, 2010, 06:25:35 PM »
Like I said i have the Dirtworks tire swing with jerry can holder and like it but the Ratttle is killing me!

I'm finally gonna rebuild a new tire swing using the rear bumper from dirtworks and gonna put new lights recessed in the bumper.
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Offline aka-justin

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Re: Rear Bumper
« Reply #34 on: December 18, 2010, 08:52:17 PM »
Quote from: smashcoast on December 18, 2010, 06:25:35 PM
Like I said i have the Dirtworks tire swing with jerry can holder and like it but the Ratttle is killing me!

I'm finally gonna rebuild a new tire swing using the rear bumper from dirtworks and gonna put new lights recessed in the bumper.

I've only heard a shackle once or twice, but the monster banks exhaust is more distracting to me ;)
« Last Edit: December 18, 2010, 08:52:33 PM by 1995yj »
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Offline smashcoast

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Re: Rear Bumper
« Reply #35 on: December 19, 2010, 01:00:22 PM »
Its the tire swing that rattles. I think its because the tire sits to far from the tailgate because of the jerrycans. With a 33" the weight might be to much at that distance.
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Offline Jeffy

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Re: Rear Bumper
« Reply #36 on: December 19, 2010, 01:03:59 PM »
Quote from: smashcoast on December 19, 2010, 01:00:22 PM
Its the tire swing that rattles. I think its because the tire sits to far from the tailgate because of the jerrycans. With a 33" the weight might be to much at that distance.
Extend the bumpstops on the tailgate so it doesn't rattle.  The vibrations will fatigue the welds.
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