New Bumper

[big351bronc]

Here are some pictures of my new bumper I just put on. Orignally from a late '80's Jeep Wagoneer,then on an '89 Wrangler,now on my Explorer. Still have some things to do - there are plates for the holes on the top of the bumper, and some tow hooks, and eventually a winch.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

bulky

 

[big351bronc]

yeah but it will hold up - ran into a big dumpster about 10 mph and dented the heck out of it an the bumper got a piece of green paint on it. not too bad

 

[mitch]

so did you end up having to use those two tubes?

 

[rookieshooter]

Gives it attitude.

 

[big351bronc]

so did you end up having to use those two tubes?

yeah - it extends the top of the frame and the bumper sets on top of them.

 

[Texplorer]

Looks like you might have just killed your approach angle.

 

[old mechanic]

I don't think your air bag sensors are going to work properly with that bumper.
But I like it. It gives it that "don't come near me look".

 

[kert0307]

Looks like you might have just killed your approach angle.

lol, ya thats what i was thinking, but i'm sure he's got big plans for it so it will be lifted and won't be so bad.

 

[big351bronc]

yeah, maybe killed approach angle but there is no lift yet so not too worried about it. strictly there for a winch and a little protection for getting out of sticky situations while hunting, fishing, etc.

not too worried about air bags, never had them in my truck or bronco so oh well. . .

 

[j602]

I'm gonna go ahead and say it.





That's hideous.

 

[davidmmm69]

What Are You Goiung To Use To Fill The Sides Where The Bumper Should Wrap Around. That Looks Bad Being Open.

 

[big351bronc]

I'm gonna go ahead and say it.





That's hideous.

thanks, I appreciate that.

 

[Hartman]

protection is one thing, but even the most hardcore of offroaders care about looks a little bit.

 

[Con Seann3ry]

I'm gonna go ahead and say it.





That's hideous.

agreed.

 

[j602]

Here's why: That bumper was built for a flat fascia truck. You have a round one. The lines don't flow, and it sticks out far too much to be useful, in either sense of perfomance or cosmetic purposes.