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No more divingboard bumper

Old Jun 17, 2007
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No more divingboard bumper

I just completed my bumper mod. I started with the tube bumper first, but didn't like the open area that you can see the tire hanging down. I modified a Sir Micheals smooth roll pan with the original licsene plate lights and then mounted the tube bumper. Also installed Line of Fire light to top it off.

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Old Jun 17, 2007
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That looks really good.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007
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too much chrome.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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Nicely done. Can that bumper support any weight or is it just decorative?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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Originally Posted by got-dirty
too much chrome.
there is no such thing
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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nice
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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Looks pretty dang good
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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not bad man!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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I like it!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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Looks nice, is that a jeep bumper?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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i need better pics
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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lookin good man. i like the idea of putting a roll pan behind it to keep it looking clean
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007
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Originally Posted by 05BLKEDGE
there is no such thing

compared to my old one, there is to me.
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Old Jun 20, 2007
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Thank for all the comments, yes it's a Jeep bumper. I got the idea from you Chris.
Just for looks mostly, but it can tow a small trailer, which is all I need it for. With all the other Ranger's running around here, I just wanted to be different.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2007
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make sure you have good support on the center tube about the hitch. i noticed after a good bit of abuse, and yanking, that the paint started to bubble and crack, so i know the bumper was bending. nothing i coulndt have easily fixed, but just never got around to it.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007
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Clean that garage while your at it!

Is there any dirt in it?!?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007
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you can't really see it but that is carpet on the floor. It stays clean believe it or not, even throughout a long winter with snow. That remines me, I have to vacuum.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007
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nice!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007
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Originally Posted by got-dirty
too much chrome.

I was thinking a chrome tailgate handle would go nice with the setup.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2007
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I was thinking a chrome tailgate handle would go nice with the setup.
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I wasn't sure about mine but then I put it on and love it!


I really like that bumper! What did it take to modify the mounting bracketry for it to bolt up to the Ranger?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2007
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i agree, looks great, but too much chrome
 
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Old Jun 25, 2007
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nice bumper..but take that damn LED strip bar thingy off. i hate those things soo badly. which is exactly why i don't put one on MY truck hahaha.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007
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Originally Posted by 05BLKEDGE
there is no such thing
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Old Jun 27, 2007
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Originally Posted by ranger_banger
nice bumper..but take that damn LED strip bar thingy off. i hate those things soo badly. which is exactly why i don't put one on MY truck hahaha.

tess us how you feel why dont ya. no one cares anyways, so keep your rediculous comments to yourself.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007
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Good lookin bumper, but I think it would of looked better black...but good job on the customization. But...it would be great if it could handle a 18 ft bass boat without worrying about the strength of the hitch. Weld some gussits in it!!
 
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