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Old 09-04-2008, 10:00 AM
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What do you guys think of a built in tool box on a front bumper. If you have seen any pics of these front bumpers thay are making now.....there looks to be an area for storage, especially if you want a non winch bumper. I think you could store some tools, a tow strap etc. with a locking door. the door would be where a typical winch would be.
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I like the idea of being able to store items in bumpers as long as you can secure them and some what water proof. Don't want to have rusty tools!
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It would be something if they made a bumper that could store a high lift jack.
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I like the idea of a storage bumper but I would like it to be a rear bumper to even out the weight of the vehicle.
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Would there be a problem with air flow? Maybe the tools would rattle too much and transfer noise into the vehicle. Just a few thoughts. If it was lined or padded so the tools wouldn't be rattling it might be a good thing.
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I *THINK* the LOD REAR bumper...at least one of thier models does have a small lil' cubby hole for some tools....

But yeah a Big-azzed front one like found on old logging trucks with a flip up piece would definitely perk this guys interest or one with a winch mount and cubbies on either side
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Originally Posted by rkwfxd
I like the idea of a storage bumper but I would like it to be a rear bumper to even out the weight of the vehicle.
Throw in a Tuffy Security Drawer. That' even it out in a hurry.
Old 09-05-2008, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by seer1
Throw in a Tuffy Security Drawer. That' even it out in a hurry.
I don't have an extra $500 to buy a box to carry my tools in.
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Originally Posted by 08{GA}RUBICON
I don't have an extra $500 to buy a box to carry my tools in.
Sure you do. Just skip the Jeep payment one month.



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