Gonna need help installing bumpers

[rpraterxj]

The front bumper went on in about 2 hours. Thanks to Scott and Johnny for their help. Also a thanks goes out to Remi for his guidance on tightening the very last last bolt! :laugh3:

I will post pics a littel later today.

The bumper is really nice and went on fairly easily. The reinforcement mounting system is really nice. The built-in receiver has a nice mounting plate as well. We did have one little issue with a bolt breaking. I ordered the pre-runner bar for the top of the bumper. This bar bolts onto the bumper. One of the bolts that was weleded on the bar twisted off very easily. Scott said probably heat stree on the bolt from the welding. No big deal though. I will be welding the bar to the bumper in a week or so.

In all, it was a great time, pretty easy job. just takes some time. The instructions were fantastic. Very little room for error.

Thanks again Johnny, Scott, & Remi.

The rear bumper should be in on Tuesday. I will paint it Tuesday evening and shoot to install it on Wed. Worst case scenario is to install it on Thursday.

I will post as soon as it arrives.

Thanks,

Robert

 

[Kejtar]

Also a thanks goes out to Remi for his guidance on tightening the very last last bolt! :laugh3:

Well... it's not my fault that you guys worked so fast

 

[Clean Racing]

Robert..

You are welcome... It was fun to get my hands a little dirty with you and john. Sorry for breaking of that stud, I guess don't know my own strength. Like I said any time you want a stitch put on that bumper give me a call.

Scott.

 

[rpraterxj]

OK, Here are a couple of pics of the front bumper:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=590092392205&photoid=790092392205

http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=590092392205&photoid=401092392205

http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=590092392205&photoid=201092392205

There are a couple of more here: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=xj7ztxt.7j31rvv1&x=0&y=-xthqf1

I did receive my rear bumper today. It will be painted tomorrow and installed on Wed. evening. I will post pics when weare done.

Thanks,

Robert

 

[saki669]

Looks great! Definitely next on the list! :sunshine:

 

[rpraterxj]

OK, I installed my Detours rear bumper and tire carrier last night. The install went prety good. A couple of minor issues, but not to bad. It took about 2 hours total.

The pics are here:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=xj7ztxt.7j31rvv1&x=0&y=-xthqf1

There are also pics of my Rigid front bumper there.

Thanks to Remi, Johnny, and Scott. This could not have been done so easily without their help.

Later,

Robert

 

[Kejtar]

OK, I installed my Detours rear bumper and tire carrier last night. The install went prety good. A couple of minor issues, but not to bad. It took about 2 hours total.

The pics are here:

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=xj7ztxt.7j31rvv1&x=0&y=-xthqf1

There are also pics of my Rigid front bumper there.

Thanks to Remi, Johnny, and Scott. This could not have been done so easily without their help.

Later,

Robert

Yup, I've shed blood in order for this to work

 

[rpraterxj]

Yup, I've shed blood in order for this to work

gloves may have prevented that.... :laugh3:

Johnny and Scoot didn't even get their hands dirty........because of gloves.

 

[Kejtar]

gloves may have prevented that.... :laugh3:

Johnny and Scoot didn't even get their hands dirty........because of gloves.

gloves are like helmets: their only job is to contain the blood and body parts in case of accidents

 

[Clean Racing]

Thats right....the gloves are only to contain the blood that is shed on the job...... :gag:

Have fun in big bear this weekend.... And Remi please see if the oc meet and greet can be after the 7th of may.... Thanks...

Scott.

 

[Kejtar]

And Remi please see if the oc meet and greet can be after the 7th of may.... Thanks...

Scott.

consider it done May 12 it is

 

[johnnyc]

Johnny and Scoot didn't even get their hands dirty........because of gloves.

I like that. Scott's name is now Scoot. :laugh3:

 

[rpraterxj]

I like that. Scott's name is now Scoot. :laugh3:

OOPPSSS, a little fat finger on the keyboard. Sorry, Scott.

RP