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What's a "stinger' bumper for?

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Old 02-23-2009, 01:31 PM
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Apart from making your rig look like a rhino, what's the purpose of 'stinger' hoops on front bumpers?

All my wheeling has been in mud/woods. Maybe it's a rock thing?

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Old 02-23-2009, 01:33 PM
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It keeps you from going over the front end.

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Old 02-23-2009, 01:34 PM
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from what i understand, looks aside, its supposed to prevent a front end roll over when going down steep hills
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Originally Posted by Geeper4x4
It keeps you from going over the front end.

was that an action shot, or was the rig stuck like that?
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In some rollover cases it will keep you from tarring up your hood and grill.
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Originally Posted by mikeyfl
was that an action shot, or was the rig stuck like that?
Judging by the fact that the woman's eyes aren't like , I'd guess stuck
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Never even considered it as a forward-travel limiter.

Ok - now that I know it's function, it's beautiful. I guess I'm a 'form is defined by function' sort.

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Originally Posted by Geeper4x4
It keeps you from going over the front end.

This is definitely proof that a picture is worth a thousand words!!!
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not to brag, but i am a member of the "Rhino" club

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its got more than one use...
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