found a bumper company

ga_repoman · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:47 pm

not my fabrication but found this and thought other members might want to take a look at it
I was from this area and remember when this company started out with like 2 bumpers
So take a look and see what you guys think ......

http://www.kenmtnac.com/KJ1stgen.html

they dont ship but they are in georgia you just have to go by and pick up what you want to buy

Quicksilversurf917 · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:02 pm

I definatly like that rear bumper and tire carrier

KJWildman · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:09 pm

Good to see another option for bumpers, front and rear at a decent price. I really like the sliders too!

The front bumper looks a little tall, like it could be shorter on the bottom but that rear bumper and carrier is nice the way it is.

ga_repoman · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:35 pm

i too thought the front had that fat lip look to it
but the rear is nice
and for the price??? 1000 will get you the set that's not bad

but yes the front needs a little more work

callaway · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:41 pm

Isn't that kj a project of someone on here ? That bumper combo looks really familiar...

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 4:57 pm

Don't like front bumper.

Like the back bumper.

Terry

Inc · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 5:47 pm

They've been around for a while now.

riptricket · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:13 pm

yeah... don't really like either, but to each his own!

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:34 pm

Inc wrote:

They've been around for a while now.

Yep this is the third or fourth time they've come up... But I haven't heard of any members picking up any of their products though. Personally not a fan of either bumper. Do dig the sliders though, but would have to see the mounting before I could recommend them.

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:44 pm

Dunno I guess the sliders are better than RRO's... But still no Skink though.

501 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:33 am

I like the Rear bumper and the sliders. The front bumper is too big for me.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:23 am

sliders ..ok
rear bumper OK but kind of squared off too much and clunky
front bumper... WAY too big

Xodius · **Posted:** Wed Aug 26, 2009 7:53 pm

tommudd wrote:

sliders ..ok
rear bumper OK but kind of squared off too much and clunky
front bumper... WAY too big

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I woudl shave off a bit on that rear, it is too big...perhaps too tall...same as the front. It is not bad but not great by any means IMHO.
Good to see some additional options though

Boiler · **Posted:** Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:32 pm

My judgements:

Front bumper: yow...I'll go with the majority on this one

Rear Bumper: It looks great in comparison to the front, but I still am not a fan. It probably works great for the money, I just don't like the looks of it. The blocky sides don't fit. I like the idea of copying the lines from the doors, instead of a big long flat plate.

Sliders: I don't know the cost of these, but honestly I'd just about rather run any othe kind on the market. RRO sliders are physically tons better than these, by the photos anyway. These don't seem to connect to the pinch weld! A few bolts in the frame going mount a strong enough cantilever to protect the pinch/rocker? Doubt it. Those stick out so far that I can actually see you coming down on the extremity and pivoting the sliders about the pinch weld and ripping the other end out of the frame. Judgement: throw a dart at the rest of the competition and you'll surely end up with a stronger design. Oh, and the burned out plate is just wasted weight and cost in my opinion.

All that said, I do like the fat front, tapering back design for looks. Kinda neat looking. Just drop the burned plate and throw a couple tubes in there to support the step.

I wouldnt normally bash a fellow builder, but those rock rails are suspect. The rest is just visual concerns, to each his own on the bumpers.

805gregg · **Posted:** Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:24 pm

If you have to move the spar tire mount every time you get in the back, that would be a pain.

Inc · **Posted:** Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:56 pm

805gregg wrote:

If you have to move the spar tire mount every time you get in the back, that would be a pain.

Rear swing away tire carriers that open separately from the rear door aren't a pain. You get used to opening them independently.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Sat Sep 05, 2009 10:55 pm

Inc wrote:

805gregg wrote:

If you have to move the spar tire mount every time you get in the back, that would be a pain.

Rear swing away tire carriers that open separately from the rear door aren't a pain. You get used to opening them independently.

Yep and I have 2 carriers to open and it doesn't bother me at all,kinda second nature now.I actually get confused on a "normal" KJ without 2 carriers to open 1st.

JDaPP · **Posted:** Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:24 pm

Bumper is listed on the bumper sticky, I believe. I contacted the guy about the rear bumper as I was very interested (he believes you do have to have swing away carrier as there is no cutout for tire, but he was not sure) and he was helpful overall. However if you do a google search there are several complaints, but they are from several years ago. I am still interested but unable to take the plunge so I would be interested if anyone has any dealings with this company and their impressions.

LIV42DY · **Posted:** Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:21 pm

sorry all ugly,, stick with RL or ARB

CRDMiller · **Posted:** Mon Sep 07, 2009 3:25 am

I think the front might look diffrent with the;

Recessed 5" 55 watt halogen offroad lights - $115, pair
Recessed 5" 100 watt offroad lights - $150, pair

It looks like it was made specifically to look ascetically pleasing WITH the lights added. yeah i think it's ugly but w/o a photo with the lamps, well.

I like how low it goes, to protect the lower radiator hoses and so forth. i also think it may go to low? :P Or maby it's just right.

I don't mind the rear but i think they could do something about the area near the tail lamps. Also i question it as a good hitch.
Can i get one w/o a hitch and use my oem hitch? :P

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