Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: Waytec on February 25, 2008, 06:59:11 PM
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I was talking to Eric (Brink) from the Edmonton jeep club today. He has designed a bumper for the XJs using input from all the guys and gals up their.
For him to build one it will cost $500 but if their is 5 or more it will cost $425. I want one, so trying to save some coin I want to see if I can drum up 4 others. If anyone is interested let me know.
The link to the section is http://edmontonjeep.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2276 . The unit is built out of 3/16 steel and is gusseted. light and strong.
Remember that if you don't want the winch right now you can use the bumper as a tow point until the winch comes along.
Also on Friday when I was in talking to the guys at Modern thy mentioned that coming this summer their is going to be a sail on warn winches. So if you already have the bumper to mount it on, you don't have to factor that cost in at that time.
If anyone is intersted let me know.
Aaron Way 403.454.1598
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I could be interested for $425...
Does anyone have a pic of it mounted? And at how many points is it tied into the unibody?
Thanks,
Sam
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The mounts in that pic look very short, I would make sure that they reach back as far as the factory tow hook mounts do and if you are really smart you'll get the steering box bolts incorporated into it as well. Its actually very easy to do if you are building a bumper anyway and you would be VERY surprised how thin the unibody is there(think sheetmetal!) I pulled the heads of my steering box bolts THRU the frame. Any reinforcement you can do here will pay off big time in the long run.
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Hey from EJC I was wondering how long it would take this bumper thing to pop up down in Calgary their are a few people getting some done up there. i am going to get one as soon as I get my XJ back from Eric but i will ask him to add a little more strength into the mounting locations and to add some more spots that it can be mounted on. but remeber the bumper that is pictured is for $500 if you want extra stuff it might be a little bit higher. And also it is almost the beginning of his wheeling season I would suggest that everyone that wants one to go and get it done ASAP. Because as soon as the season starts he wont have to much time to do them. right now he barely has time to get all the jeeps out of his backyard and get his completed.
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I was Talking to Eric agen to night. He is going to get some pics together of what is wanted and post them up here.
Of course if their is any modifications wanted we could get them done. If their are pepole in EJC wanting to get some we all need to get together and try to save as much as possible with a bulk order.
We need to do this sooner than later due to the major wheeling season is coming up very quickly and Eric will not have the time to complet the order.
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Here's the pic everyone is talking about.
It's just the pic that the edmonton guys wanted their bumpers modeled after.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/StarboardM/Jeep%20Build/XJwinchbumper1.jpg)
The pic is what you get cosmetically. But the mounts are beefed up substantially. The bumper is held on with 6 bolts per side including using the steering box bolts. D-ring mounts run through the front of the body and extend along the mounting bracket for max strength (not just welded to the face of the bumper).
As stated it's $495 each or $425 each for 5 or more at a time. Bumpers come ready for paint or powder coating.
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That's a nice bumper for the $$... it's a clean design and you have good acces to the winch (stupid ARB bumbers...)
I agree with Clay....One would need to reinforce his unibody or make the brakets go further inside it... I reinforced my unibody at the steering box ... it's super solid that way.
Eric does some good work... ;D
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Ok so Im in for one is anyone elts CJA, EJC or any where elts.
Four more and we will be saving money.
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Well I like it and seeing as I bought my winch today, I'm down if we can get enough people. I'll be meeting with a friend of mine tonight or on friday, and i'm sure I can talk him into a bumper.
Sam
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I am REALLY interested!! Count me in.
Will I have to pick it up from The Great White North, or is someone doing a parts run?
PM sent to Waytec.
T
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I actually live in Sylvan Lake and work in Olds.
Parts run doesn't have to be far for you Calgary guys. Or I take bribes of Guiness in healthy doses. ;)
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Right on we have 3 so far 2 more to go and we are golden. :)
Brink could you field a question? Immortal has a 99 and I know that the front is slightly different. dose this affect the design. Warn has a extenchon bracket for the 97 and up. I don't know much about this b/c I have a 95.
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Good point, I never even thought about that. I have a 97 my buddies is a 98.
Also do you have a cherokee that you can model it off of, or is a donation needed?
Sam
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I'd be up for one. If'n you need an XJ for measurements, I'm right in Dead Rear.
~edit, mine's an'89
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We have Four do I hear a Fifth.
So far born2jeep, Immortal, Darklen and me Waytec are in.
If anyone that is on other sites could put the word out it would be great. We need one more to get the deal, if we get more than 5 I cant see that being an issue ether.
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Okay, if it looks just like the one in the pic...I'm in. I ordered a different one from Modern, but I guess I can just sell that one. When do we need to pay by, cause I'm in Mexico until the 15th...
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:)right on I will call Eric tonight and get the details an then I will post them you here. :)
Aaron 454.1598
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OK I was gust talking to Eric and we need to pay half up front $212.50 and then he will get started.
I also need to know what years the Cherokee's are so we can make sure their is no difference in mounting and if their is make them so they work.
For delivery date we are looking at the end of March but the sooner we get the down payments to him the sooner they will get made.
I am willing to collect the money down hear in Calgary and take it up to him this weekend. So where is every body so we could meet at a central location.
pm me or give me a call
Aaron 403.454.1598
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just in case anyone is wondering what they look like installed...
(http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/XJwinch1.jpg)
(http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/XJwinch2.jpg)
(http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/XJwinch3.jpg)
Or with a hoop...
(http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/jcr%20offroad%20bumper%20pics%202%20002.jpg)
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That is nice!!!!
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;D Last call ;D
:) right on I have Five pepole now and I am collecting the money today and tomorrow morning and then going on a road trip to take the money up to Eric. :)
If anyone is interested and is siting on the fence. let me know and I can take the money tomorrow.
If you decide later get a hold of Eric and is if you can get in on our order
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;D Last call ;D
:) right on I have Five pepole now and I am collecting the money today and tomorrow morning and then going on a road trip to take the money up to Eric. :)
If anyone is interested and is siting on the fence. let me know and I can take the money tomorrow.
If you decide later get a hold of Eric and is if you can get in on our order
im in. i want one for a 99 and up XJ. call me at 850-6297 and i'll get you the cash. Dave
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Hehehe..we're all going to be so cool with our same bumpers...maybe we could make a " we have cool brink bumpers" club. :P
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Cablesmurf if you get the stick made I will put it on my XJ
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Hey everyone I gave Brink a call today for an up date.
He has the metal and has cut most of the parts out. Brink is now is waiting for his new bigger and better welder to get to his hose. ( they tried to delver it on Friday but no one home ) :P lets all be jealous together :P .
The delivery date is still the end of March .
Brink also found out what the difference is between the two modal types. He will have a wright up on the modifications that will need to be made to the older modals.
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Where's my bumper????!!!!
just kiddin'...
Thanks for the update. :)
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Needing to know if anyone wants any extra work done to their bumpers. I know some have asked for winch gaurds out of tube, anyone else want anything special?
Also looking to borrow a cherokee for a couple days next week to do a full mockup and make sure everything is dialed in. Anyone able to part with one? 97+ would be best but I'm flexable.
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I probably could part with my baby for a bit, if needs be (since you are fabbing my bumper ;D )
It is a '99.
And yes, I would LOVE some hoops on 'er, as well as a 2" reciever.
Lemme know,
Trevor
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Just like this one for me thanks... :) (but you already know that)
(http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/XJwinch2.jpg)
Except, it looks like this is waht will be sitting on top of it... ;)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41T8N6GHX8L._SS400_.jpg)
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I probably could part with my baby for a bit, if needs be (since you are fabbing my bumper ;D )
It is a '99.
And yes, I would LOVE some hoops on 'er, as well as a 2" reciever.
Lemme know,
Trevor
Cool Trevor. Thanks
Give me a shout whenever it's convenient for you and we can work it out.
Eric
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Just like this one for me thanks... :) (but you already know that)
(http://www.jcroffroad.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/XJwinch2.jpg)
Except, it looks like this is waht will be sitting on top of it... ;)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41T8N6GHX8L._SS400_.jpg)
Dan I have put my Supper Winch through a torture test for almost two years and it has worked flawlessly.
Good choice!
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Any updates?
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Slowly :(
Looking for one of your XJ's for the weekend to do the final fitting and get them out then.
Anyone able to spare one?
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Looks like things are covered ;D
Thanks
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Hows the fitting going? Just got the hella's in the mail ;D
Sam
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Lets plan delivery for Monday guys. I'll bring them down in the evening.
Maybe meet for a pint, say the Toad and Turtle in the North East.
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Sounds good to me.
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Sounds like a plan ;D
Sam
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Do you have a time in mind?
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Seeing as I'm in Red Deer, can we just meet up somewhere here or I can come out to Sylvan at your convenience.
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mmmmmmmmmm..... a pint..... yummy.
I am in. I just have to remember to bring a cheque....
T
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im in. a pint sounds good too!!
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This sucks I organized this and I will be the last to see mine.
I have to work evenings next week so I wont be able to be their.
Thanks Dan for picking mine up.
Eric you do still have the list of what is still owing plus add ons.
If anyone needs to know pm me.
If you got some add ons that is between you and Eric, so I don't have that info.
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Hey guys.
It's gonna be next Monday. Sorry.
My plasma let out a pop and quite working early Sat. I ran up to Edmonton with my jigs and templates and a friend is cutting the last of the stuff out for me this week on his plasma table. But that means another trip up there to pick up, then finish the assmebly.
So again sorry to have gotten your hopes up but it'll be 1 more week.
Eric
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No worries.... 1 more week isn't gonna kill me ;D
T
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Are we still on track for Monday night? I hope so, cause it will be the second week in a row that I will have taken off work.
Dan
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Looking good Dan.
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Can we make arrangements to either meet in Red Deer or I can pick up from your place if you like.
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Are we still going to met at the toad and turtle. If so what time? and can someone tell me where it is?
thanks
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The Toad and Turttle is across the street from the Royal Inn on Barlow trail in the N.E.
2475 27 Avenue NE
Here's a map:
http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4SUNA_enCA255CA256&um=1&q=Toad+and+turtle&near=Calgary,+AB,+Canada&fb=1&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=1&ct=image (http://maps.google.com/maps?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4SUNA_enCA255CA256&um=1&q=Toad+and+turtle&near=Calgary,+AB,+Canada&fb=1&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=1&ct=image)
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thanks
what time are we meeting?
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I can't be there until 8 pm or shortly after...
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hey guys gust talking to Brink and he will be at the Toad and Turtle between 630 and 700 tomorrow night.
See you all for a pint ;D .
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hey guys gust talking to Brink and he will be at the Toad and Turtle between 630 and 700 tomorrow night.
See you all for a pint ;D .
thanks ill be there,
Dave
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Soooooo...Aaron, can you pick mine up for me and bring them both to my house tomorrow night?
Call me and let me know.
DAn
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Is anyone going to be at the Pub until after 8? I can't be there until then...
If not, I guess I'll have to drive up to Sylvan Lake to pick mine up...
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Crap! I have "Brink Fab" decals for you guys. I forgot to pass them out.
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I was gonna ask you about that...
A HUGE (that means really big) SWEET JOB on the bumpers Brink. It is gonna look great on my XJ.
Thanks again,
T
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If any of you guys missed the PM's I just sent let me know.
Thanks