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Old 06-23-2010 | 08:20 AM
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Ok i made some bumpers that i would like to build on paint the other day, Anyone think they would look good i like the second one the best. the smaller parts are a side view, i do not know if i want a square bumper or angle it down a little bit.
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Old 06-23-2010 | 08:30 AM
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i like the small pre-runner
Old 06-23-2010 | 11:16 AM
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I like the last one with full width, but bring those inner ones in to line up with the break points where it gets angled.

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Here is what I mean,
plus I added KC lights instead of those knock off's you put on it
Old 06-23-2010 | 11:26 AM
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Last one will block some lighting from headlights.

I prefer the clean no lightbar look.
Old 06-23-2010 | 11:26 AM
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yea i am digging djknightmares design
Old 06-23-2010 | 05:19 PM
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Middle one looks simular to mine.
Old 06-23-2010 | 05:35 PM
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kinda in between 2 and 3

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Old 06-23-2010 | 06:01 PM
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I like the second one,have always prefered the pre runner look.
Old 06-23-2010 | 06:06 PM
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I would want the first one on my jeep, but of course i have no need for a stinger so thats kinda the reason, plus the almost stock look is just awesome
Old 06-23-2010 | 10:18 PM
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The one I just got looks like the number 1, but I will add a "loop" like your second design, so number 2 would be what I would do.
Old 06-25-2010 | 08:39 AM
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Hello,

These are the things I learned from my front bumper build and subsequent remodels.
Don't have it stickout to far in front.
The angles on the sides need to be as high as you can make them.
Or make the angled line into 2 different angles.

YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH GROUND CLEARANCE.

My initial design was very similar and I beat the snot out of it, not intentionally.

I have gone back twice and cut the corners off it for more clearance.

Cheers Nitro
Old 06-25-2010 | 10:20 AM
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I think the second one looks the best.
Old 06-25-2010 | 10:32 AM
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i went with the first one since i like the simple look. also dont want to make the jeep any longer than it is for them tight turns on some of them trails. good luck with your build and post it up as you do it.
Old 06-25-2010 | 01:08 PM
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looks kick *** wanna make another
Old 06-25-2010 | 01:18 PM
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I like the first one


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