trimming front bumper

RLmoralesl · **Posted:** Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:02 am

ive seen some KJs and the Liberator II have this done. How would you go about doing this? Tried looking it up on google but no luck

reason i ask is because I'd like to do more off roading in the future but im scared s#@!less that im going to ruin my front bumper cause the front hangs so low. I'm willing to try this front end trim, but i just need some guidance if anyone can help me out

KKJim · **Joined:** Wed May 21, 2008 9:57 pm **Posts:** 109

Good thread I am sure there are a few people on here that would interested in doing this. I know I have thought about as well and have not decided how far up the bumper I want to trim.

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:19 pm

the way i look at things... if you dont do anything NOTHING is getting done. do something.. even if it's wrong it's better than not doing anything.... get yourself a light so you can see what your dealing with... grab a roll of tape (masking) and start putting down lines on the bumper of where you want to cut it. stand back and check it out.. if you like it hack it off! if you dont... retape. measure a few spots on both sides to make sure it's even and go for it! then run some sand paper along the edges you cut to smooth it up a little bit.. doesnt really matter what grit sand paper.. i think i used 150 or 80? any will work. now GO DO IT!

this is how i cut mine the first time for the tires to clear.... then i just hacked off the rest of the bottom because i thought it looked better

but here is an example.

ps- make sure there is nothing important behind whatever your cutting... ie. wires.. plugs.. whatever.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:19 pm

did you already remove the little black air valance? if not do that and drop me a pm before you break out the knife :wink:

RLmoralesl · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:59 am

haha yea i took off that front lip. just tore it off..jk i undid those twistie caps and popped right off without a problem

concerning the trimming, what did you use to cut the bumper 06 kj? Looking at your default pic..did you cut more off the bumper from when you took those original pics?

TAHOE · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:35 am

You can cut with about anything.....utility knife, sawzaw, scroll saw, or my fav....4 1/2 cutoff blade in my angle grinder!!! I had to cut the front bumper on my Astro when I lifted it, that plastic cuts like butter with a good saw. If you are unsure, take off small sections until you get off what you need or until it looks good to you.

2006 KJ · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:51 am

RLmoralesl wrote:

haha yea i took off that front lip. just tore it off..jk i undid those twistie caps and popped right off without a problem

concerning the trimming, what did you use to cut the bumper 06 kj? Looking at your default pic..did you cut more off the bumper from when you took those original pics?

yup i cut off the rest of the bottom of the bumper along the line that you can see in the picture. just think it looks better

i used a small air powered reciprocating saw... looks like this one..

http://www.etoolsrus.com/browse.cfm/4,1194.htm

kinda like a mini sawsall

RLmoralesl · **Posted:** Sat Oct 11, 2008 5:48 pm

hmm well i really wana do this project

but im scared i may ruin my bumper lol

that air powered saw looks like something i would want to use, seems like it would cut very smoothly. And i completely agree, the way you trimmed your bumper looks great! :twisted:

RLmoralesl · **Posted:** Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:52 am

Kj, do you think you could you put some pictures up of how your front bumper looks currently? I think im gana attempt this project this weekend

just wana see how yours turned out close up and from afar.

KKommando · **Posted:** Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:04 am

do a good job and take pics so i can copy you bro lol

KKommando · **Posted:** Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:37 am

ok maybe its just me but i just noticed that there is a problem in this idea what about the radiator well at least thats what i think it is????

greenjeepster · **Posted:** Tue Oct 14, 2008 1:55 pm

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ok maybe its just me but i just noticed that there is a problem in this idea what about the radiator well at least thats what i think it is????

i think its a power steering cooler.

Dje Ryu · **Posted:** Tue Oct 14, 2008 2:26 pm

Have you seen the Nitro? That cooler almost sticks out through the grille/bumper on those! I'd suggest making an extra skid that extends from the front engine skid to go up and over the radiator area if you're gonna trim much off of a KK bumper.

Boblemoche · **Posted:** Tue Oct 14, 2008 11:34 pm

Mabe the cooler can be relocated somewhere. It seems easy to remove and the hoses are long enough to move it around i think

KKommando · **Posted:** Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:13 am

thats enough to drive you nuts moving that and im sorry to say but it might be a better idea to wait until rock liz finishes there bumper replacement it will prolly be hella sweet knowing them i got an email and they said pretty soon it will be comming out but my guess is that its gonna be around 700

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