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Old 01-02-2012, 03:48 PM
The4x4Hick The4x4Hick is offline
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Was wondering what yall think about having a 4x8 for a bumper? I think it would work maybe even better then the stock one? Mines all dented from hitting trees and what not, and i dont have $ to go buy anything really, my dads F100 has had one for years. And yes i know to use grade 8 bolts and all.
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Old 01-02-2012, 03:58 PM
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It would look hideous and I would make fun of you
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Old 01-02-2012, 04:21 PM
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Yes would look awful
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Old 01-02-2012, 04:25 PM
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Yes would look awful
well i really dont care about looks, more the would it do the job of a bumper part.
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Old 01-02-2012, 04:36 PM
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Would be fine till you have a collision. Stock bumper has a padding to absorb impact.
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Old 01-02-2012, 04:38 PM
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Default Re: wood bumper

find one off of an explorer, ranger, mountianeer... there common in junkyards and can be had for $20 if you search around a bit... a 4x8 is not a bumper, it's a beam.
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Old 01-02-2012, 04:51 PM
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Ya I would suggest using www.car-part.com
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Old 01-02-2012, 05:06 PM
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wood bumpers are ILLEGAL in all 50 states.
and stupid looking.
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Old 01-03-2012, 08:55 AM
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Mines all dented from hitting trees and what not.
Sounds like a steering problem.

How about an old railroad tie?
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Old 01-03-2012, 09:11 AM
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It would definately make you live up to your screen name!
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Old 01-03-2012, 09:36 AM
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Not to be a debbie downer but thats the worst idea iv heard. Why not also use saran wrap for windows.
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Old 01-03-2012, 09:49 AM
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Would be fine till you have a collision. Stock bumper has a padding to absorb impact.
The steel bumper has padding? Where?
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Old 01-03-2012, 09:57 AM
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do it.
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Old 01-03-2012, 11:11 AM
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30 bucks from a JY? some douche down here wants 150 bucks for a used one...
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Old 01-03-2012, 11:54 AM
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lol if you are going to do it you should wrap the 4x8 in diamond plate
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