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what do ya think of this bumper?

   
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Old 05-02-2008
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what do ya think of this bumper?
I made this a while back to put on a jeep cherokee but never got around to it. Am thinking of welding some tabs on it for a coule of D-rings an giving it a paint job but in general watcha think?


 
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do i then ship me your old bumper i need a new one.
 
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Sweet
 
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nice how much work do u have to do to fit this on your ranger???
 
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Probably just weld up some brackets for it
 
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All I need to do is weld the brackets on the back an the D-ring tabs on the front.
 
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I'd rock it! Just don't use your stock bumper brackets. Make some beefy brackets that will with stand an accident and some yanking.
 
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i was serious about wanting your old bumper just so you know it looks like it would be sweet and very strong
 
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Old 05-08-2008
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Well when I get some time I'llpaint it an mount it up. Least see if I like it.


probly goona hang onto the old bumper though
 
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lets put it this way.. if you dont put it on let me know i'll gladly take it off your hands... my huge *** bumper has got to go soon

aka i like it, although i wish the hitch was recessed a little more
 
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Old 05-08-2008
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Looks good, but angle the ends in a bit to kinda conform to the bed.

Brenton
 
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I'll try an get er mounted this weekend then go from there
 
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I want to see it! ;-) GOing to be a nice hefty bumper.. I wouldn't mind doing it.. but I sort of liek the small bit of chrome I've got going in my current one
 
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
lets put it this way.. if you dont put it on let me know i'll gladly take it off your hands... my huge *** bumper has got to go soon

aka i like it, although i wish the hitch was recessed a little more

Let me have your bumper Matt. I want it.
 
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