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| Author: | LibertyGuy [ Thu Jun 11, 2009 8:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Westin Bull Bar |
Anyone have a Westin Bull Bar or any other type on their Liberty? I'd love to see some pics. I'm contemplating of getting one but not sure if it would look good. I have an '05 Renegade. |
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| Author: | MIA_02Liberty [ Thu Jun 11, 2009 11:12 pm ] |
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The only thing I found that is as close to the Westin Bull Bar is the Monster Bull Bar... Runs for about $400 I believe. I know Westin is alot cheaper than that but then again this one is 3 inches compared to 1.5 or 2 inches Westin. This company also does custom work so you may want to contact them and give them ideas on what you are looking for. The website is http://www.monsterbumpers.com 
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| Author: | Guest [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:19 am ] |
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$400 for a flimsy brush guard $900 for a REAL bumper... If you're gonna blow $400 on something...might as well blow $900 on something structurally sound... |
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| Author: | JeepinJarhead03 [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:10 am ] |
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just as reference westin doesn't make anything that come up past bumper bezel level for our jeeps - atleast not by the hours and hours of searching i did when I had the idea of getting a bull |
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| Author: | LibertyGuy [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:20 pm ] |
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ThunderbirdJunkie wrote: $400 for a flimsy brush guard
$900 for a REAL bumper... If you're gonna blow $400 on something...might as well blow $900 on something structurally sound... I've seen pics of the $800-$1,000 range ARB front bumpers and they seem like they would add a lot of front end weight to the vehicle. Anyone know how much they weigh? I'm not looking to slow the jeep down and burn up more gas since it's my daily driver. I found the Westin for $299 online and I can use the rest of the cash for other upgrades. |
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| Author: | 2006 KJ [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:22 pm ] |
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LibertyGuy wrote: ThunderbirdJunkie wrote: $400 for a flimsy brush guard $900 for a REAL bumper... If you're gonna blow $400 on something...might as well blow $900 on something structurally sound... I've seen pics of the $800-$1,000 range ARB front bumpers and they seem like they would add a lot of front end weight to the vehicle. Anyone know how much they weigh? I'm not looking to slow the jeep down and burn up more gas since it's my daily driver. I found the Westin for $299 online and I can use the rest of the cash for other upgrades. my ARB and winch together weight 200lbs.. the arb weighs right around 100lbs |
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| Author: | LibertyGuy [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:33 pm ] |
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2006 KJ wrote: LibertyGuy wrote: ThunderbirdJunkie wrote: $400 for a flimsy brush guard $900 for a REAL bumper... If you're gonna blow $400 on something...might as well blow $900 on something structurally sound... I've seen pics of the $800-$1,000 range ARB front bumpers and they seem like they would add a lot of front end weight to the vehicle. Anyone know how much they weigh? I'm not looking to slow the jeep down and burn up more gas since it's my daily driver. I found the Westin for $299 online and I can use the rest of the cash for other upgrades. my ARB and winch together weight 200lbs.. the arb weighs right around 100lbs WOW!!!  That's heavy! I'm sure it's like a tank if you smack into another car. I think they look the best compared to any other guards.
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| Author: | Mike08Liberty [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:51 pm ] |
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100lbs isn't a lot of weight ... Think about how much weight you add if you take one or two people for a ride. That 100lb bumper will protect you 10 fold compared to a bull bar. |
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| Author: | 2006 KJ [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:07 pm ] |
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Mike08Liberty wrote: 100lbs isn't a lot of weight ... Think about how much weight you add if you take one or two people for a ride.
That 100lb bumper will protect you 10 fold compared to a bull bar. that 100lbs includes mounting plates,brackets,hardware,lights, windshield washer bottle shield, drivers side shield, and bumper shell.. plus if you subtract the stock bumper/inner reinforement and lights.. that means your only adding about 80-85lbs. i feel bad for anything or anyone i hit 
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| Author: | Guest [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:24 pm ] |
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LibertyGuy wrote: ThunderbirdJunkie wrote: $400 for a flimsy brush guard $900 for a REAL bumper... If you're gonna blow $400 on something...might as well blow $900 on something structurally sound... I've seen pics of the $800-$1,000 range ARB front bumpers and they seem like they would add a lot of front end weight to the vehicle. Anyone know how much they weigh? I'm not looking to slow the jeep down and burn up more gas since it's my daily driver. I found the Westin for $299 online and I can use the rest of the cash for other upgrades. Fine, get one...ain't ThunderbirdJunkie's ride home 
a brush guard still adds what, 50-60 lb to the front end? another 40 lb you could have an ARB. |
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| Author: | ChrisD [ Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:10 pm ] |
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Yes, I know it's no ARB, but I kinda like it. I put it on a few days ago. I think it will look better with some Hella 500's... 
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| Author: | rt_power [ Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:17 am ] |
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ChrisD wrote: Yes, I know it's no ARB, but I kinda like it. I put it on a few days ago. I think it will look better with some Hella 500's...
looks good, where did ya get it from?? was lookin for 1 a while back and was told by westin that they dident make one for the 02-07 kj |
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| Author: | ChrisD [ Fri Jun 19, 2009 11:37 am ] |
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I got it at a place I found online. autoaccessoriesgarage.com It was about $375 and free shipping (but it took over 2 weeks to arrive) It was the best price I have seen, and I think the black ones were cheaper than the chrome... |
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| Author: | LibertyGuy [ Sat Jun 20, 2009 6:31 pm ] |
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I found the black ones for $299. Did you have to get a license plate relocater? |
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| Author: | ChrisD [ Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:42 am ] |
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Nope. That's where the license plate was originally. |
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| Author: | LibertyGuy [ Sun Jun 21, 2009 1:21 pm ] |
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I guess there's no need for a relocater. Looks good! I'm thinking of getting the black one. Is it really heavy? How difficult is it to install? |
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| Author: | ChrisD [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:10 pm ] |
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Not very heavy at all. The whole thing is about 35 lbs. Pretty easy to install too. About a 45 minute job. I think it was just 12 bolts total. 6 bolts between jeep and mounting bracket, and the rest between the bracket and the bull bar. |
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| Author: | adanbmx [ Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:59 pm ] |
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there on ebay too |
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| Author: | lil black liberty [ Sat Jun 27, 2009 10:52 pm ] |
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If you want a bull bar.. check out Cobra Bull Bars.. I believe they are made in Australia if I remember correctly anyways comes up to the hood.. looks nice too.. |
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| Author: | ChrisD [ Sun Jun 28, 2009 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | OOPS! |
Well, I was wrong about the Hella 500's. They are too big for the Westin. I ended up just getting Westin lights instead... Next is the OME lift and the 245/75/16's and it will start to look good... 
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