I am picking up this bumper and skid plate with my tax refund, adding a winch soon there after..
With little to no experience in winching, I will most likely turn to you all for support and lessons in the near future. Now that things are coming together I might actually be able to take the Xk out!
Custom Steel Bumper and Winch
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- BoilerCommander
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I am going to try and put on a winching 101 class this year, we have a few experts in the club now that im sure would be willing to give a hand. I am working on the date and I have most of the classroom handouts that would be needed.
Blue 1991 XJ, 3" skyjacker, Custom rockers, Lots of triming, 35" MTR's, Tomken front bumper with receiver, JKS disconnects, C-Rok steering brace, Kevins Offroad Heavy Duty Crossmember/Skid, Uparmored floors, Bedliner interior, Lockright in the rear, Aussie in the front
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I think I am going to powder coat the bumper black and get the bottom skid plate silver. Do any of you know a good powder coating place in the area with reasonable pricing?
It will take about a month for him to build the bumper so I have a little time, and time to find an appropriate whinch
Or do you think I should chop up my front bumper and add this:
http://www.getlost4x4.com/tabid/55/Cate ... fault.aspx
There is about a $450 difference, but I dont know if I can clean it up enough to make it look as nice
It will take about a month for him to build the bumper so I have a little time, and time to find an appropriate whinch
Or do you think I should chop up my front bumper and add this:
http://www.getlost4x4.com/tabid/55/Cate ... fault.aspx
There is about a $450 difference, but I dont know if I can clean it up enough to make it look as nice
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Well... good thing I met Swamp Thing because GetLost4x4 is changing directions and becoming an off road enthusiast company that helps with technical and DIY tips. Basically, his operating cost was to high to continue to make parts. He had to outsource almost everything (steel fab, powder coating etc) and do the welding and customizing himself.
He was selling super sliders for $600, bumpers for over $1,000, and spare tire carriers for $680... none of which came powdercoated or finished, just primered... and then tack on over $200 for shipping
The good thing is, he will be helping others make parts for their cars, so maybe he will give me some of his designs! Most of the XK parts work on the WK, but i just have to figure out something else to do on the front.
He was selling super sliders for $600, bumpers for over $1,000, and spare tire carriers for $680... none of which came powdercoated or finished, just primered... and then tack on over $200 for shipping
The good thing is, he will be helping others make parts for their cars, so maybe he will give me some of his designs! Most of the XK parts work on the WK, but i just have to figure out something else to do on the front.
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fyi...
I liked the first pic better since that set up gives you protection for the winch and the second one leaves it exposed.
Where are you at on this project?
Where are you at on this project?
03 TJ, 4" BDS long arm & 1.25" Body lift. Flat skid. FOX Shocks. 35" MTZs. 35 spline rear axle, 4.56 gears, air lockers, And more...
JOTM: Dec. 2014
fyi: I have changed my license plate from SPIRAL2 to NINJEEP.
JOTM: Dec. 2014
fyi: I have changed my license plate from SPIRAL2 to NINJEEP.