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CAC91
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That looks nice too. I have the factory bumper though, and I think it hangs down a bit more than that tube bumper. I'm just worried about getting blocks so high to space the hooks that the leverage of a yank through the tall blocks would bend something or snap the bolts. Anybody else with pictures of their setups, I enjoy seeing different solutions. Thanks, Chris
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Pete -
The Smittybilt rear bumper cost me about $190 back in '96.
Chris -
I think the stock bumper would work with the same set-up, but agree that you'll lose strength with the blocks. The squared tube steel I used was 3/8 thick, and is secured with Grade 8 bolts. So far it has been plenty sturdy.
Paul
'91 Sport
The Smittybilt rear bumper cost me about $190 back in '96.
Chris -
I think the stock bumper would work with the same set-up, but agree that you'll lose strength with the blocks. The squared tube steel I used was 3/8 thick, and is secured with Grade 8 bolts. So far it has been plenty sturdy.
Paul
'91 Sport
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