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Author:  jeepmedic46 [ Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:32 pm ]
Post subject:  stock bumper
Any one know how much the stock bumper weighs? My bumper got damaged and may be able to get a ARB bumper and was wondering if the stock suspension would handle the arb bumper.
Author:  tommudd [ Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:38 pm ]
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stock bumper maybe 15 pounds or so, ARB bumper 100 , stock suspension will never handle it even if it would be brand new.
Author:  KJ kyle [ Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:58 pm ]
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i think 15lbs is a little much....
Author:  tommudd [ Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:02 pm ]
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KJ kyle wrote:
i think 15lbs is a little much....


well I was thinking of mine when I removed it, with the factory fogs, license plates still on, dead bugs....... so it weighed a little more :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  RAYMAN975 [ Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:38 pm ]
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i have taken my front bumper off a couple times, and it is pretty hefty for just being plastic, 10-15lbs is probably close. its got the outer bumper cover, then the inner black plastic., same as the rear, has the inner black plastic.
Author:  jsc7002 [ Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:47 pm ]
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I would say Tom is about right on the weight, and there is no way a ARB will sit right on the OEM suspension.
Author:  Guest [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:23 am ]
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Is your insurance paying for it? If you can get the arb now then go for it. You can always upgrade your suspension later.
Author:  jeepmedic46 [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:56 am ]
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Thats what I was going to do, Have the ins pay for it. Probably not getting the suspension till next year.
Author:  SweepnChoke [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:56 am ]
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I had the ARB on stock suspension for short while. My struts were already shot, felt like you were driving a waterbed even before the ARB was installed. And actually the added weight of the ARB seemed to dampen the waterbed feel instead of increase it as I expected.
Author:  Drassis [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:09 am ]
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If you can just upgrade the front suspension, either that or go for one of the t-17 bumpers Rustys selling them out for 450 right now, not as good as a ARB though
Author:  jeepmedic46 [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:17 am ]
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Would my stock suspension handle a rustys bumper?
Author:  Guest [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:06 pm ]
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icefisher45 wrote:
Would my stock suspension handle a rustys bumper?


I think the t17 bumper is only for 05+ years of kj. I don't see a listing for 02-04 on their website.
Author:  jsc7002 [ Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:22 pm ]
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I think it is only for the 05+ but if would still be more weight than the suspension can handle
Author:  JeepinJarhead03 [ Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:52 pm ]
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wouldn't be the first time one of us has fit something that "wasn't for our year model or even for a jeep"

:lol:
Author:  Wasatch15 [ Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:32 am ]
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I installed the ARB before the Frankenlift and drove it that way for at least 6 months before upgrading. Yes, the suspension did sag slightly but it gave me time to save for the Frankie. :D
Author:  jeepmedic46 [ Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:27 am ]
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I think I might go with the Detour Backbone at this time. :)
Author:  RED_KJ_666 [ Mon Apr 13, 2009 12:03 pm ]
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Ok so say I buy a T17 bumper for my 2004. I loose my turn signals so I was just looking at pictures and thought to myself can us Pre-05 guys Run a t17 but just put 05+ Fender flares and 05+ turns? will this work as a direct bolt on and does anyone know of someone who may have tried?
Author:  jeepmedic46 [ Mon Apr 13, 2009 1:53 pm ]
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Don't know, good idea though. What is a t17 bumper?
Author:  jsc7002 [ Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:29 pm ]
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icefisher45 wrote:
Don't know, good idea though. What is a t17 bumper?


thats made by TJM

here are some pics of it:
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=41025
Author:  KJ in CO [ Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:17 pm ]
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When upgrading the front bumper and it is heavier, how do you chose which would be a suitable suspension upgrade for the vehicle? I got a daystar puck kit on mine right now and now I will have to upgrade sometime, givin the fact my list of add ons never stops.
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