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Flimsy Bumper

#1 Code Warrior

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Posted 03 November 2009 - 03:58 PM

I bought this Rampage Recovery bumper online and was pretty disappointed when I put it on. It uses the factory "s" brackets that the factory bumper bolted to and I can wiggle it with my hand. I'm afraid it is going to yank right off if I need somebody to pull me out. What do you think you could do to sturdy it up for me?

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#2 lifenajeep

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Posted 04 November 2009 - 08:36 AM

Code Warrior, on 03 November 2009 - 03:58 PM, said:

Yeah, I've never been a fan of how they mount. They make a nice looking bumper then screw it up by not attaching it well. All I can say is bring it by the shop and I will build some heavy duty brackets for it and attach the bumper the way it should have been done.

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#3 Code Warrior

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Posted 04 November 2009 - 10:42 AM

Can I get a cost / time estimate on that? While yall have it, I would like to get lights put in the bumper (I don't have the lights) and lights mounted on the windshield / hood / mirror area (what ever you call that). Yall already installed a switch panel for me for the lights on my front bumper so I don't need the panel, but I only bought one switch last time. Also, would you be able to fit me in before Thanks Giving? I want to make an appearance at the Hot Springs.

#4 lifenajeep

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Posted 05 November 2009 - 11:53 AM

Taylor, call the shop. We can get everything in order from there. I don't see a reason that we couldn't get you out by Thanksgiving.

#5 Code Warrior

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Posted 15 November 2009 - 01:32 PM

The bumper isn't flimsy anymore, but the tail gate is not clearing it. What should I do about this, 1 inch body lift?

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