CLACKEY(_!_)

Hey Woods. Great job!!!!

Can't wait to see it for real.
I think we're going to call this "The Woods front stubby"
If anyone has hacked up their bumper beyond recognition and want to do it like woods let me know I have a slightly used factory front bumper I will donate to the cause. Preferably pick up. I don't really have alot of time to package and ship.

doojer

Wow... Woods that is excellent work! A fantastic improvement on the SSB design!

Woods

Sticking with the subject of this thread, I've now completed my rear stubby.

jeepinoutwest

KUDOS on a great looking rear bumper!

Also extra kudos for the cool receiver plug.

nickc

damn woods, are you for hire? Seriously, i was going to do this mod but i know i would f it up.

Rugbyduck

So...am I missing something? Did you take the plastic bumper cover OFF the bumper in order to cut the metal? Where did you know where to cut the plastic then?

jeepinoutwest

go for it nickc, no matter what you can tell everyoone you did it. mine didnt come out like woods' but im proud of it.

rugbyduck, i did take the bumpers off, only the front has a metal frame, this allowed me to cut on an angle and retain just enough of the bumper to use the factory retaining screws for the plastic outer skin.

Woods

Yes, I had to take the plastic off, to cut the metal (on the front bumper). In the back there is no metal to cut. You just have to remove the side mounting brackets.

Figuring out how to cut the plastic is the hard part. You just have to figure it out. The rear bumper was easy. The front was a bit more tricky. That's why I posted the pics of the peice that I cut off. It sort of gives you an idea of where to cut.

Woods

we are going to be holding a bumper cutting course at my house. The fee is, no just kidding.

For the amount of time that it takes to do this, you could easily justify the cost of an aftermarket bumper. Hmmm 10 minutes to cut it Doojer style, or 6 hours to do it Woods style. I'm certainly not sure that it was worth all the extra time. I do enjoy the process though. I would NOT recommend this to anybody who does not have a lot of patience. You really have to enjoy doing this sort of work.

CLACKEY(_!_)

Woods that looks awesome.
I could use a plastic repair guy here in the shop. Can I email you the app?

I'm glad you brought up the time and money thing. That was in my mind but I didn't want to rain on your parade. With that said I ordered my new rear bumper in Jan. I am still waiting.

By the way side note: I love the hitch plug!!!! Wear it proud!