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Homemade rear bumper (help me decide)

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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Default Homemade rear bumper (help me decide)

Ok so I decided to build my own back bumper and was wondering what you guys think looks better, I think I like the right side cause there is a bit more protection and it looks a stealthy. So let me know your thoughts Also can the first person gimme a click free
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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The right side looks better. I like your idea of a cardboard bumper to keep the weight down.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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I actually got 3/16 fiberboard from Home Depot card board is to flimsy. I wanted to use it since it will be close to the actual size of the plate I am going to get cut. I should be able to spend less than $200 to build ( that includes coffee and Donuts for the guys at the metal shop to shear all the pieces. Thanks for your input
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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It looks like a good start, just teasing you a bit on the cardboard.
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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I don't know why I like it the left side...
Looks a little bit cleaner for me...
But this is my opinion about Your bumper - the choice is yours !!!
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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any one else have any thoughts?
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Gorrilla tape the whole bumper and leave it like it is, it'll be stronger than stock.


I like the right side btw.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
Gorrilla tape the whole bumper and leave it like it is, it'll be stronger than stock.


I like the right side btw.
Thatsa what the rock said as it slammed up against it
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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I prefer the right corner style to give some protection to the corner of the body when dropping down on a boulder or hitting a tree/pole when backing up. 'Sides you can put an antennae on each corner for better forward throw of the signal.
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