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Post by moneypit on Mar 10, 2008 22:37:50 GMT -5
I have been screwing around over a year trying to decide what rear bumper tire carrier I was going to get. I really wanted corner protection and was just going to order Jeeperman when they went out of business. Found this guy on Jeepforum and looks like he kames a nice product at a real fair price. Should have it by the end of next week. I ordered it right from him on Jeepforum and saved some Ebay $$$. I'll post up when it gets here. Here is a link if any one is looking for one. tinyurl.com/2bff39 |
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Post by nwquadriders on Mar 10, 2008 22:42:06 GMT -5
Nice!!! The 1/4 panel protection is a great thing.
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Post by c2kraft on Mar 11, 2008 7:22:34 GMT -5
Definitely is a nice price even on eBay for that bumper. The only downside looks to be the frame tie-ins. Keep us posted once you get!
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Post by moneypit on Mar 11, 2008 12:21:51 GMT -5
Definitely is a nice price even on eBay for that bumper. The only downside looks to be the frame tie-ins. Keep us posted once you get! The bumper does have frame tie- ins included. Not sure what the downside is. Are there better ways to make tie-ins? He says they are 3/8" with grade 8 bolts. I thought that seemed like plenty. I am replacing a tow bar that has acted as my recovery point and for towing my Camper. This is mounted with many fewer bolts so I was Ok with what this one came with. I'll let ya know when it gets installed! |
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Post by c2kraft on Mar 11, 2008 13:38:47 GMT -5
Ok I see the tie-ins at the bottom now.  For under $500 it seems like a nice bumper/tire carrier. Where are they located at? |
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Post by moneypit on Mar 11, 2008 19:49:37 GMT -5
He's located in Virginia. If you want to see more check out www.Jeepforum.com and look in the Fabrication forum. His name is Eddie and he is a moderator in that forum under the screen name (bersek) I think. At least it's close to that. |
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Post by RubiRedLJ on Mar 11, 2008 22:46:11 GMT -5
Looks like a good choice. I like that latch system also...I had it on my Younger Bros. rear/tire and liked it alot. Definitely post pics when it you get it mounted up!  |
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Post by c2kraft on Mar 12, 2008 7:22:59 GMT -5
He's located in Virginia. If you want to see more check out www.Jeepforum.com and look in the Fabrication forum. His name is Eddie and he is a moderator in that forum under the screen name (bersek) I think. At least it's close to that. I have been lurking in the Fab section of JF, but never really took a look at the pinned threads. He seems like he makes stout stuff. As stated before keep us posted  |
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Post by lynn on Mar 12, 2008 8:12:46 GMT -5
I've known Eddie on the 'net for many years. He's a top notch fabricator, loves building stuff and gives a well engineered product at a great price. You won't be disappointed with anything you get from Eddie at GroundPounderFab.
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Post by moneypit on Mar 12, 2008 19:44:14 GMT -5
Well it's been shipped already. Maybe I'll have it by the weekend. He is quick I have to say that!
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Post by moneypit on Mar 20, 2008 20:28:09 GMT -5
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Post by c2kraft on Mar 20, 2008 22:29:04 GMT -5
Awesome.... I may have to start saving my pennies!
After your original post I spent several hours reading his (bersak) sticky thread on these bumpers. Zach from A to Z has commented on his work too.
Are you getting any of the attachments, Jerry can holder, high-lift?
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Post by moneypit on Mar 21, 2008 17:02:17 GMT -5
I have the high lift attachment. Just didn't have the jack with when I installed it to know where to put it. I didn't think I would ever need the jerry can. A tanker truck to follow me maybe! I read the whole thread to. That's what made me go this way. He does a real nice job and at very fair price. I think with all the stuff I got with it, the price with shipping was $617.00. The options were the corners, the 3rd brake light and the high lift attachment.
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Post by lynn on Mar 25, 2008 7:37:18 GMT -5
Looks great!!
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Post by c2kraft on Jul 30, 2008 22:26:42 GMT -5
I hate to bring back old threads, but I just purchased a bumper/swing out from Zach at AtoZ Fabrications. One option I wish I had gotten was a third brake light replacement. Could you get a better picture of how the third brake light is fabed and mounted on your carrier. From the picture I can see that you are using the existing brake light wiring.
Thanks,
Chris
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