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Old 05-11-2015, 05:47 PM
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So ive been looking for a rear bumper but i hate the size of most and am not too fond of cutting my frame for a nice small one. Thus, i was bored today and decided to chop the plastic on my oem rear bumper to make it stubby, what do you think?
The pictures are a little different from the final product, except for the dark one. so ill have a day pic on tomorrow.

P.S. if anyone has any idea to help me fill the holes, please chime in.
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Old 05-11-2015, 07:45 PM
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Maybe you've seen the Rusty's Offroad rear stubby and maybe you haven't. I recently bought one and really like it. No cutting required and you can keep the factory hitch if desired.
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I hadn't seen that one along my travels but it is very nice. it looks like the best/smallest option so far
Old 05-12-2015, 04:11 PM
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Still got the plastic pieces!? Youtube plastic welding can give it a shot!
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Old 05-12-2015, 04:12 PM
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*its as simple as using a soldering iron and melting the plastic together. Mines held up so far ! Couple months so far
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I used JB Plastic weld and attached some of the leftover bumper plastic when I stubbied the front bumper. Click image for larger version

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I chose the JCR Crusader Mid Width for the rear. It has D-ring tabs, hi-lift jack points, allows you to keep the factory receiver hitch and doesnt require any cutting. Also has cutouts for reverse lights.

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