Factory bumper removal
JK Freak
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 509
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From: Lexington, KY
Originally Posted by seer1
Be careful taking those wires off. I ended up cutting the ties to get them off and damned if I didn't cut the ESP wires at that front left corner.
Anyone think we should start a contest for the most creative use of the stock bumper?
Anyone think we should start a contest for the most creative use of the stock bumper?
JK Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 13
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From: Savannah, GA
Brilliant
Just removed my bumper. Took about an hour due to the fact that i had a hell of a time getting all 8 nuts off easily. I found it very difficult to get at the ones behind the sway bar disco. I had to remove that plastic frame cover thingy and get at the nuts from the top. Should have tried this first because it is easier that way..
Tomorrow my spyder poisen customs bumper gets a fresh coat of duplicolor and gets mounted to my Jeep..thanks Jeremy for the great bumper.
I'll post pics when it is finished.
Tomorrow my spyder poisen customs bumper gets a fresh coat of duplicolor and gets mounted to my Jeep..thanks Jeremy for the great bumper.
I'll post pics when it is finished.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 758
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From: Suffolk, VA
Thread resurrection! I am getting ready to take mine. I have had it off before when I installed the Body Armor 4x4 plate instead of the plastic sled...I am hoping this goes easier!?! Fingers crossed...will try and throw up pics of the finished product.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 118
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From: Frisco, TX
Also, I didn't have a need for a 12" extension ... maybe others did but using a deep socket 18MM I used a 3" extension and got to the bolts from the top of the bumper without any problem. I will return the 12" on my next trip to Sears.
Thanks a TON for the write-up OP ... totally a n00b mechanic here but I'm a lifehacker at heart and love to learn. NEXT ... rear bumper.
BEFORE and AFTER
