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 Post subject: Re: The official fitting a JK front bumper on the KK post
PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:08 am 
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How much are they running you to have made

he was working on the prototype but my guess is about a 100 bucks


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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 3:59 pm 
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I could swing that tell him there's someone else who Wants a set


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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:37 pm 
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once the bracket is mastered I will let him make some to sell here
just called him and he is at jeepbeach already.
he was busy making roll cages for the event

I guess after jeep beach I can stop at the shop


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PostPosted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 10:31 pm 
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:29 pm 
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This thread has no credibility. It didnt happen unless there is pics.


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:47 am 
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it didn't happen yet. i am working on a bracket so i can use a winck

but want pics....
here we go

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bu with the use of a bracket we can make it more like a bolt on application


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:17 pm 
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carlosburitica wrote:
it didn't happen yet. i am working on a bracket so i can use a winck

but want pics....
here we go

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bu with the use of a bracket we can make it more like a bolt on application


Question for ya how solid is this ?
Have you ever been pulled out by these tow points?
And would it support a metal bumper?


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PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:41 pm 
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this is not a solid connection. only for the looks.
I am working on a bracket that attaches directly to the unibody of the kk and the crossmember to allow the use of a winch.

should be ready soon. in the first page I have a raw squetch of the idea


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I hit a snag this weekend on my adapter, seems like the inside of the unibody is 2&1/8" by 2&5/8" by my measurements... which is a pretty odd size & also means my 2"x3" tube I got won't work. As for the previous pictures & the question of sturdyness.. the factory tow hooks mount to that same cross member so it can't be that unsafe but the issue I was running into is if I space it away from the cross member too much it really looks odd. I've settled on an adapter that is flush with the cross member but also ties into the factory rails. Now off to find some 2" x 2&1/2" tubing.

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:shock: :shock: :shock:
WOW talk about a chop job?
Awful lot of body cut out of a major area there
get in a wreck and the Insurance company will love you! :wink:

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tommudd wrote:
:shock: :shock: :shock:
WOW talk about a chop job?
Awful lot of body cut out of a major area there
get in a wreck and the Insurance company will love you! :wink:


Only if you want a stubby... Full length bumpers cover the entire cross member

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toy4everyseason wrote:
tommudd wrote:
:shock: :shock: :shock:
WOW talk about a chop job?
Awful lot of body cut out of a major area there
get in a wreck and the Insurance company will love you! :wink:


Only if you want a stubby... Full length bumpers cover the entire cross member



Hopefully not many fall for a "stubby" :roll: cutting away part of the unibody is not a good way to go. That weakens the whole front structure

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tommudd wrote:
toy4everyseason wrote:
tommudd wrote:
:shock: :shock: :shock:
WOW talk about a chop job?
Awful lot of body cut out of a major area there
get in a wreck and the Insurance company will love you! :wink:


Only if you want a stubby... Full length bumpers cover the entire cross member



Hopefully not many fall for a "stubby" :roll: cutting away part of the unibody is not a good way to go. That weakens the whole front structure


This is exactly what one of the bumper venders on its a kj thing were trying to say was safe

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Hopefully not many fall for a "stubby" :roll: cutting away part of the unibody is not a good way to go. That weakens the whole front structure


This is exactly what one of the bumper venders on its a kj thing were trying to say was safe



kjthing :ROTFL: what a waste of a site on Facebook, so much bad information on there
Bad thing is there are actually people who believe the crap on there

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:30 am 
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[quote="toy4everyseason"]I hit a snag this weekend on my adapter, seems like the inside of the unibody is 2&1/8" by 2&5/8" by my measurements... which is a pretty odd size & also means my 2"x3" tube I got won't work. As for the previous pictures & the question of sturdyness.. the factory tow hooks mount to that same cross member so it can't be that unsafe but the issue I was running into is if I space it away from the cross member too much it really looks odd. I've settled on an adapter that is flush with the cross member but also ties into the factory rails. Now off to find some 2" x 2&1/2" tubing.[/quote

you are not going to find that size unless you weld two L 2x2 1/4 thick steel.
2x2 steel should work since it need to screwed to the side and the bottom. you can have a gap

need to stop at my fabrication guy ans see what he did. my jk bumper arrived already smittybilt xrc. size is the same as the crossmember. cant wait.


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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:19 pm 
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carlosburitica wrote:
toy4everyseason wrote:
I hit a snag this weekend on my adapter, seems like the inside of the unibody is 2&1/8" by 2&5/8" by my measurements... which is a pretty odd size & also means my 2"x3" tube I got won't work. As for the previous pictures & the question of sturdyness.. the factory tow hooks mount to that same cross member so it can't be that unsafe but the issue I was running into is if I space it away from the cross member too much it really looks odd. I've settled on an adapter that is flush with the cross member but also ties into the factory rails. Now off to find some 2" x 2&1/2" tubing.


you are not going to find that size unless you weld two L 2x2 1/4 thick steel.
2x2 steel should work since it need to screwed to the side and the bottom. you can have a gap

need to stop at my fabrication guy ans see what he did. my jk bumper arrived already smittybilt xrc. size is the same as the crossmember. cant wait.


Yeah looks like I'll be using 2x2 and welding plate on each side to get it to fill up the space completely. Minor set back.

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Well I got my steel in so fabrication will start tonight. I''ll be sure to try to take some pictures of the progress. I won't be able to completely finish them tonight as I'll need to take it some place for finish welding as I don't trust my hobby welder to make the strength I need. Stay tuned.

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Adapters are built and stock JK bumper is test fitted. I'm running into an issue with getting the bumper closer to the front cross member... any thoughts? The adapters themselves are pretty strong, 1/4 inch plate welded to 2x2 square tubing 1/4 inch thick. Had to open up the front cross member a little to get the adapters to slide in. Mounting holes to secure it to the frame are not drilled yet until I settle on a final bumper I'm using. Here are some pictures.
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PostPosted: Fri May 02, 2014 9:34 am 
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mine are extending about 10" to fit the winch bracket from the bumper. i have the same idea plus added an L shape to the 2x2. as a stop so they don't go in more than what i want plus it serves as a bolting point as well.
i had the feeling the unibody is tapered so it the bumper is mounted you cant slide it in but you can slide it out. mybe try to oen the plate holes a little and with loose bolts push it in and then tight the bolts it may work

it is going great

my bumper should arrive monday


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