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Starter bumper?
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:50 am
by warbi
I am trying to start upgrading my 2010 Wrangler Rubicon. I have had my eye on this bumper,
http://www.performanceoffroadcenter.com/oscommerce/images/jk-19531.bmp (sorry, could only find this pic of it). It has a winch mount area as well as D-ring mounts. It does not come with the seen skid plate. I was wondering if this is a good starter bumper. It is a Body Armor BA-JK-19531. If anyone knows of a better bumper in the $400 range, please let me know.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:01 am
by iaccocca
Here is a link to the best looking JK bumper I've seen to date.
http://www.peakputters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2124
As far as the one you are looking at... what is it constructed of? You don't want a lot of weight, but you are going to want strength up front.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:42 am
by warbi
To be honest, I have neither the knowledge, skills, nor tools to make my own bumper.
Anyway the stats are as follows: it is constructed of 316 steel and weighs 65 lbs. Are these decent?
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:06 am
by iaccocca
warbi wrote:To be honest, I have neither the knowledge, skills, nor tools to make my own bumper.
Anyway the stats are as follows: it is constructed of 316 steel and weighs 65 lbs. Are these decent?
Getting into the type of steel is getting above my paygrade, but there are others here who can post up. The weight doesn't sound bad to me; I was more curious about the thickness of the steel.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:03 pm
by warbi
I was more curious about the thickness of the steel.
Holy crap!!! I didn't even think of asking that!!! What a dumbass. lol Well, thanks for the time and answers. BTW, love your signature at the bottom of your posts. Thanks again!
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:05 pm
by White trash
316 steel.... I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's 3/16" thick and the / or th's was left out...
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:30 pm
by iaccocca
White trash wrote:316 steel.... I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's 3/16" thick and the / or th's was left out...
Well 316 is a grade of stainless steel. I assume that is what the manufacturer is referencing.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:37 pm
by White trash
iaccocca wrote:White trash wrote:316 steel.... I'm gonna go out on a limb and say it's 3/16" thick and the / or th's was left out...
Well 316 is a grade of stainless steel. I assume that is what the manufacturer is referencing.
Time to stop assuming...
http://www.performanceoffroadcenter.com ... ts_id=6957
Manufactured from 3/16" steel plate, sculpted to enhance the styling of the JK platform, compact design does not over power the front of the Jeep. Integrated winch plate with fairlead mounts, integrated shackle mounts for recovery points and grill guard.
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 2:28 pm
by iaccocca
Oh in that case
, I think I can support a front bumper made of 3/16" steel. 1/4" would be overkill and bring too much weight to the party.
Posted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 7:54 am
by Roman
65 lbs. isn't bad, BUT that thing is really big IMO . . .
