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fatkid
03-15-2002, 10:36 PM
The night befor Calrocs Tin Bender and I came up this, it seems to work with the body lines of the Sammy and it doesn't kill the approach angle. It's made of 2"x.120 and a little 1.5"x.120.:)
fatkid
03-15-2002, 10:38 PM
Side shot, not bad for the approach angle.
Mustard Dog
03-15-2002, 10:40 PM
That makes your cute Samy look so angry.....GRRRRRR:D
fatkid
03-15-2002, 10:40 PM
It's mounted pretty well, the winch plate is made of 1/4"x12" flat stock.
KEVZUKI
03-16-2002, 02:26 AM
Very sweet ,that looks deadly! That is cleaner than any after-market bumpers ive seen. You should start selling them.
scwafish
03-16-2002, 06:44 AM
That is one the best looking zuk bumpers I have ever seen. Nice.
mud-magnet
03-16-2002, 09:01 AM
NICE............thats all i can say................
-Mike
twistedmetal
03-16-2002, 09:23 AM
Damnit, Kid, that's the same GENERAL idea I was having for my 'Kick. Except for the top horizontal bar, I had other ideas. Looks really good, though, But I think it'll follow a Sidekicks headlights and body lines better! :flipoff2:

:beer: for you.
fatkid
03-16-2002, 12:15 PM
The fronts will be forsale as soon as were done making the fixture for it, just wanted to see what you guys thought of it.:)
Root Moose
03-16-2002, 01:30 PM
Originally posted by fatkid
The fronts will be forsale as soon as were done making the fixture for it, just wanted to see what you guys thought of it.:)

that's a bull's eye for sure.

Only think that I would change is weld some flat stock between the tubes on the outside edges - just for a bit of a ARB bumper kind of look.

So I guess mounting on a stockish Sam would be quite a bit different, you've got it welded to the extension for your springs and PS, no?

r@m
Tin Bender
03-16-2002, 06:48 PM
Good Eye Root...

We have 4 other Sammy's at the shop right now get'n the same bumpers/sliders and cage:D... Try'n to come up with a simple and strong mount for the "stock" frame'd Zuks and Zuks with a shackle reversal is the only hang up...
Thanks for the Positive words and Hang in there it'll be soon:smokin:
schuss
03-16-2002, 10:02 PM
booty-ful. Best tube bumper I've seen so far. My zuk would love one. Do you donate to charities? :D Great work there.
Sarcastro
03-16-2002, 10:21 PM
That is Fawkin awesome!! Cheers to that One!!:beer:


How much are they?! and where can I get them ?!!! Just kidding on the second Question. But seriously, if I am saving up my hard earned dough, how much are you lookin to sell them for?


:D :D :D :D :D


:rasta: :nuke:
Root Moose
03-17-2002, 08:49 AM
Originally posted by Tin Bender
Try'n to come up with a simple and strong mount for the "stock" frame'd Zuks and Zuks with a shackle reversal is the only hang up...


You know, what might be a good "option" is to make the bumper attach to the stock rails but have the bumper itself become the front shackle mount of either a rear spring up front modification or S/R or...probably be more of a pita than its worth though - then you need to make multiple versions of the same bumper.

JAT (just a thought).

r@m
HEDO
03-17-2002, 02:52 PM
WOW I am impressed looks gr8. maybe you should package that.:D :D :D :D
mudlite
03-17-2002, 03:00 PM
Fatty: Do you ever intend to run doors?

It would be so easy to conect the front bumper to the roll cage beside the hood. Then you could run a hoop over the front cowl.
Simple , bullet proof front clip.

Just a sugestion :D
schuss
03-17-2002, 04:04 PM
well, if you need someone to test it for a stock framed zuk, I'll volunteer, as my front is shot to shit at this point. Every time I go out it gets at least 1 new dent. winching today also pulled one side out about 3 inches.
DMC
03-19-2002, 10:00 AM
Sweet!
Best lookin' bumper i've seen on a zuk.
RoCkSkuLLz
03-19-2002, 10:24 AM
damn that is nice!! I dig it, you gonna sell them by any chance?
Bill4rest
03-19-2002, 06:33 PM
Thanks fatty, I was wondering what to do to the top of my bumper; I think I'll change it around a bit. I'd like to put in some sort of radiator protection.
Doc_Freakshow
03-20-2002, 06:58 PM
I WANT ONE!!!!

I WANT ONE!!!!
TNToy
03-21-2002, 11:01 AM
Originally posted by fatkid
Side shot, not bad for the approach angle.
Very true, but it looks like life is gonna get pretty tough for your fairlead now.
Bill4rest
03-21-2002, 01:33 PM
Originally posted by Dr. Evil

Very true, but it looks like life is gonna get pretty tough for your fairlead now.

As you can see in mine, it is in the same place and has not been hit much. But I bring in the front at any type of angle I can.:D
fatkid
03-22-2002, 10:28 PM
it's new, if the fairlead doesn't work out it'll change...:)
Bill4rest
03-22-2002, 11:45 PM
Originally posted by fatkid
it's new, if the fairlead doesn't work out it'll change...:)

I was thinking of using a new aluminum hawse with rope. Should have some room to put in a 3/16 or 1/4 plate under it.
fatkid
03-23-2002, 11:08 AM
I've thought about using the nylon rope with the hause style fairlead, too. However all the guys seem to think that it can't withstand the rocks:)
misatori
03-23-2002, 11:22 AM
fk- whatabout a front bumper kit? prebent parts- just add mig. That would cut down on shipping and make it easier to churn out... I would buy it now.
Bill4rest
03-23-2002, 12:50 PM
Originally posted by fatkid
I've thought about using the nylon rope with the hause style fairlead, too. However all the guys seem to think that it can't withstand the rocks:)

The rope or failead?
fatkid
03-23-2002, 06:31 PM
The rope...:)
zukiboy
03-23-2002, 09:00 PM
master pull has sleeves for the winch ropes also....to keep them safe from rocks....i think you can get them in either 3 or 5 feet....just have to be careful with it....i just got the 100' 5/16 rope and aluminum fairlead.....takes a lot of weight off the front of the truck....
fatkid
03-23-2002, 11:47 PM
wieght is the reason I'd run the nylon, sleeve sounds like a good idea...:idea:
zukiboy
03-24-2002, 05:03 AM
well.....just a few other reasons

floats on water/mud
won't kill you like cable when it breaks
supposedly more resistant to weathering
(not sure about this one yet....only had it a month or so)
it's a lot lighter than cabe( so my winch bitch can unspool the shit)
IT COMES WITH A BIG YELLOW HOOK :flipoff2:
zukiboy
03-24-2002, 05:05 AM
oh yeah....and it comes in purple....my favorite color

i tried to get them to rainbow stripe it....but they said it would cost too much:rainbow:
zukiboy
03-24-2002, 05:15 AM
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/cbradfor/potts3-23-02/potts32302%20003.jpg

what a POSER!!!!
Bill4rest
03-24-2002, 12:56 PM
Bingo on the wieght, and I like the fact that it won't snap back like wire
fatkid
03-24-2002, 01:27 PM
Originally posted by zukiboy
well.....just a few other reasons

floats on water/mud
won't kill you like cable when it breaks
supposedly more resistant to weathering
(not sure about this one yet....only had it a month or so)
it's a lot lighter than cabe( so my winch bitch can unspool the shit)
IT COMES WITH A BIG YELLOW HOOK :flipoff2:

I don't think I've ever seen mud or water...
there's a thread on how to not make you cable kill ya...
Nylon doesn't weather well in the Sun...
Most of the guys I have to recover pull there own line...:flipoff2: :flipoff2: