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cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Tue, 18 Jul 2017 11:31 +0000
by krayzie
Hi guys
just wondering all of you that had to cut the factory bumper... did any of you not actually cut it and just bot the bar straight up?
what does it look like with out the bumper?
im still undecided if i want to go with a brand that you have to cut the factory bumper or go a brand that is full bumper delete
thanks
Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Wed, 19 Jul 2017 5:39 +0000
by TOYZX
If the instructions want you to cut it then you wont have much choice. There are a few bars fot that model that dont require the bar to be cut, instead they have there own rubber or plastic infills that sit under the headlights.
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Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Wed, 19 Jul 2017 6:33 +0000
by martynvella
Either way you will probably dispose of the old bumper anyway.
One disadvantage I have found with the bar I have that replaced the bumper is that the grille isn't removable with the bar in place, only a problem if you want to fit anything behind the grille.
Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Wed, 19 Jul 2017 8:36 +0000
by aedeau
my ironman bumper replacement bullbar came with an infill panel in the engine bay. I removed this to get behind the grill to install a new horn.
Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:18 +0000
by krayzie
TOYZX wrote:If the instructions want you to cut it then you wont have much choice. There are a few bars fot that model that dont require the bar to be cut, instead they have there own rubber or plastic infills that sit under the headlights.
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is ARB the only vendor that have the infills that you say?
Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Wed, 19 Jul 2017 2:35 +0000
by TOYZX
Couldn't tell ya what brands exactly but have definitely seen others, I just know what I fit.
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Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Wed, 19 Jul 2017 3:16 +0000
by Steveyb
martynvella wrote:Either way you will probably dispose of the old bumper anyway.
One disadvantage I have found with the bar I have that replaced the bumper is that the grille isn't removable with the bar in place, only a problem if you want to fit anything behind the grille.
Yes! Like my grill that is cracked in several places and rattling and can't swap out without dropping the bar
Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 12:20 +0000
by krayzie
TOYZX wrote:Couldn't tell ya what brands exactly but have definitely seen others, I just know what I fit.
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is yours ARB?
thanks
Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 1:22 +0000
by TOYZX
I work at an arb store as a foreman/fitter.
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Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 5:24 +0000
by Critter350
Mines an ocam which I think is a knock off Ironman. Fully removed (and sold for $50) the bumper, it has plastic inserts under the headlights. And I can take the grill out no problem with the bar in situ.
Cheers
Crit
cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 5:25 +0000
by Critter350
Mines an ocam which I think is a knock off Ironman. Fully removed (and sold for $50) the bumper, it has plastic inserts under the headlights. And I can take the grill out with the bar in situ no problem.
Cheers
Crit
Re: cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Thu, 27 Jul 2017 2:32 +0000
by krayzie
Critter350 wrote:Mines an ocam which I think is a knock off Ironman. Fully removed (and sold for $50) the bumper, it has plastic inserts under the headlights. And I can take the grill out with the bar in situ no problem.
Cheers
Crit
Hey Crit
they look pretty good! how difficult was it to install?
cutting factory bumper for bullbar install
Posted:
Thu, 27 Jul 2017 6:42 +0000
by Critter350
Hey krayzie. I managed it on my own but would recommend a second pair of hands. No instructions but easy enough to work out. Some of the hardware was incorrect or missing - eg no bolts for the plastic eyebrows, wrong size bolt supplied for front subframe also mud plates on the bottom needed modifying a little, I reckon they sent me the non winch splash plates, so didn't fit quite right. Pretty minor stuff IMO, I would buy and do it again, with a mate next time.
Cheers
Crit