I came across what appears to be a killer craigslist deal, but now I'm having second thoughts. The ad lists a tubeless AEV bumper (mw3, moab) for $300. Everything is there minus the mounting hardware. I contacted AEV and it turns out they don't sell the "closeout brackets" that I know I'll need. They only sell the hardware in a $600 "conbox". My first thought is to fab a bracket although I have zero metal working skills. My version of fab means to go to Home Depot, buy some angle iron or whatever they have that might work, cut and drill holes. I'm not sure if the tow loop brackets are required. Can anyone comment on this? I might need to fab a spacer to account for the tow hook I assume. Does anyone have any experience creating these closeout brackets or does anyone see where my plan to create some brackets wouldn't work? I'm probably going to go pickup the bumper in two hours regardless. If I can't make it work, back on CL it will go.

Here's the isntall guide for reference: http://www.aev-conversions.com/ishee...ont_Bumper.pdf

 

What exactly does that bracket do? Hard to tell. Almost seems like you don't need it.

 

I think the closeout bracket is the only thing that connects the bumper to the frame (I think). The tow hook I don't think I need, but I'll need the other bracket as far as I can tell.

 

Yeah, not worth the hassle in my opinion.

 

Im up in Jasper and work for a metal manufacture. Im in IT, but I know guys If you can get me an idea of what the bracket looks like, I bet I can get something made for ya.

 

Dude, that would be awesome! I'm going to Canton to pick it up. Give me a weekend to wander around home depot to see if I can come up with something. If I can't, I'll hit you up.

I always wanted the AEV bumper but couldn't justify the cost.

 

Shoot me a PM if ya need me. Cant promise anything, but we can sure try!

 

Don't think you'll actually need the closeout brackets.
Guess all they do is add a little extra strength to the bumper ends.

 

You are coorect! Thanks! $300 + $20 in bolts later-



I made my existing light bar work, but I'm sure how I feel about it.

Gotta get a winch now...and a lift...and tires...and...yeah...

 

What a killer deal!!!