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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKRUBI


I'm not feeling it. IMHO, using the above version, get rid of the side bars and somewhat taper the ends down into a mid-size or stubby bumper and it'll look pretty good. Oh yeah, and put the fogs back in. Better yet, make it look like this.......

What bumper is that on the TJ?
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKRUBI
Better yet, make it look like this.......

Agreed... something like this, with an option to get it without the tubes.

Or just like you have it, option without the tubes, taper the bottom corners up.

Newbie question, what is a stinger bar for?
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Oh... and add factory fog light option.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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I agree, get rid of the tube flaps/wings and extend and taper the face.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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What program did you use to make this?
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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The wings extending out pas the bumper need to go. It makes it too wide.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowbull
What bumper is that on the TJ?
thats the rampage recovery bumper. should be out for jk's pretty soon.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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Some ideas:

In order to target more people, have lots of options, for instance:

Start with the basic winch-mount bumper, that is pre-drilled to accept PureJeep Shackle-mounts (it's cheaper for you to drill 8 holes than fab up brackets), two large holes that will accept factory fogs fitted into special cans, and the bumper comes in raw steel, no finish.

Now the options:

Optional winch block-off plate(s) for those that don't have a winch yet.
Optional light bar/winch guard/hoop whatever you call it.
Optional universal fog cans that can be cut to accept factory fogs, or whatever lights that will fit inside the can.

I think it would be cheapest for you to produce it this way. You have 1 bumper to fab, and several optional pieces to fab. Then weld the optional hoop onto the bumper, if requested. We would be responsible for adding our PureJeep shackle mounts, fitting the fog lights into the cans, and finishing the bumper in Line-X, or whatever.

If I had a machine shop and could weld I would do this. It seems like you could produce and sell a basic, no options bumper for ~$200. Is that an unreasonable price?
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by IGOFSHN
The wings extending out pas the bumper need to go. It makes it too wide.
I respect this opinion but I think that if the side wings were angled in toward the body like the stock it might improve the apearance just enough. I feel like you guys are on the right track for creating something different. I also like the higher center bar and the angling.
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bOLsAK=3
I respect this opinion but I think that if the side wings were angled in toward the body like the stock it might improve the apearance just enough. I feel like you guys are on the right track for creating something different. I also like the higher center bar and the angling.
Personally I want it to be completely inside the tires.
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