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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: w squared on February 24, 2009, 04:31:17 PM

Title: Who's set up to fab a custom bumper?
Post by: w squared on February 24, 2009, 04:31:17 PM

Ok...to make a long story short, I ordered a bumper from a US company known for quiality work four months ago. Paid in full, including shipping. I am beyond frustrated with the fac that not only are they two months past their latest quoted delivery date, they simply can't be bothered to let me know when they're going to miss a delivery time that they told me they could meet. They also aren't giving me any confidence as to when I might see my product. Other people who ordered in August still don't have their bumpers.

That leaves me two options:

#1. Buy a mid-width from a different US company and hope that I won't get molested on the shipping fees. Probably LOD - I like what I've seen of the "signature" mid-width.

#2. Find someone local to fab what I want from 3/16" steel, then look at finish options (rattlecan, powdercoat, or Line-X?).

And two questions:

#1. Who does that type of work in Cowtown?

#2. What should I expect to pay for a stout midwidth with a winch hoop, 2 STOUT recovery points, 4 light tabs, cutouts for fog lights, skid plate to protect my E-disco, and a mounting point/fairlead bracket for a 9.5ti.

If you happen to be someone that fits the #1 bill, and want to discuss #2...PM me.

Title: Re: Who's set up to fab a custom bumper?
Post by: LEMON-AID JAY on February 24, 2009, 04:33:51 PM

I could help you out let me know what you need

Title: Re: Who's set up to fab a custom bumper?
Post by: w squared on February 24, 2009, 04:40:12 PM

Wow...I got that halfway posted (not sure what Firefox did to me there...), and there's already a reply. Obviously a business that is interested in my business.  :)

Title: Re: Who's set up to fab a custom bumper?
Post by: dunl on February 24, 2009, 05:41:48 PM

In all honesty, the more business we all do local, the more these guys will be able to provide things like this.  :)

Title: Re: Who's set up to fab a custom bumper?
Post by: KrossLoch Fab on February 24, 2009, 05:45:56 PM

I am not cowtown, but I am Albertan!LOL

Building Jk Bumpers front and rear for guys in Edm, Red Deer, Calgary, Ft Mac etc.

Cheers

Title: Re: Who's set up to fab a custom bumper?
Post by: w squared on February 24, 2009, 07:51:13 PM

Quote from: dunl on February 24, 2009, 05:41:48 PM

In all honesty, the more business we all do local, the more these guys will be able to provide things like this.  :)

I like the idea of my disposable income dollars (coming indirectly from "big oil") going to small businesses. I like that idea even more when those small businesses are local.

Title: Re: Who's set up to fab a custom bumper?
Post by: JackstandJohnny on February 24, 2009, 08:07:32 PM

sounds like you have two good options there. I've had Jay work on my vehicles and i was happy with his honesty and work done.  and Craig (krossloch) has built sliders on me old ZJ which were bad a$$, and as some know, i won't hesitate to recommend his work.  And hopefully he'll be building me a bumper in the near future for my YJ when i get some money and ideas together

Title: Re: Who's set up to fab a custom bumper?
Post by: KrossLoch Fab on February 24, 2009, 09:24:19 PM

Quote from: JOhnnyC on February 24, 2009, 08:07:32 PM

sounds like you have two good options there. I've had Jay work on my vehicles and i was happy with his honesty and work done.  and Craig (krossloch) has built sliders on me old ZJ which were bad a$$, and as some know, i won't hesitate to recommend his work.  And hopefully he'll be building me a bumper in the near future for my YJ when i get some money and ideas together

You got it buddy!!!