Bumper finish

[FF_Jeep]

Such a good looking simplistic bumper. Makes me want to get exogate hinges and snag the dirtworx now.

 

[glwood]

Such a good looking simplistic bumper. Makes me want to get exogate hinges and snag the dirtworx now.

That's my plan down the road - Exogate replacement hinges..

Another nice thing about the Dirtworx is it is about 3/4" less top to bottom measurement, so the 265 tire easily clears the new bumper. It was just scraping the top of the oem bumper.

 

[glwood]

One down, one to go...

2 coats Rustoleum self-etching primer:

2+ coats Rustoleum textured black:

I will let this sit for a few days, then will install and have photos on the Jeep.

 

[FTI76]

One down, one to go...

2 coats Rustoleum self-etching primer:View attachment 15312
2+ coats Rustoleum textured black:
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looks great!


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[glwood]

looks great!


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Thanks, it did turn out good. Thanks for the paint recommendation. I will attempt to get better photos up closer to show the textured finish. It really looks nice. I got a little carried away, and used most of one can of paint on the rear bumper. I wanted to make sure it had good coverage. Of course, moving it into the shed to allow it to dry for a few days, I managed to hit the other bumper. Already had to touch it up...

Edit: Finished the front bumper also, but ran out of light for pix. I will take some photos post installation.

 

[glwood]

I appreciate all the input. Project complete. Bumpers primed, painted (Rustoleum black textured), installed. Rear was a pain in the rear, but would have taken half as long if I would have taken the gas tank skid nuts loose and just let it droop a bit. Most of the time spent was trying to fish the inner four bolts into their respective holes. Front was a breeze, 6 bolts on and off. I did have to drill a couple of holes in the front bumper, as the fog lights have a little tab that goes into a small hole next to the fog light, to keep it from pivoting. Some after photos:
And the frame tie-in brackets...sort of hard to see


Another plus - although these weigh more than the stock bumpers (go figure!), it did not affect the suspension. All the measurements taken up front and in the rear were the same before and after.

 

[Michael Buenconsejo]

I used rust-oleum flat black primer after lite sand then Napa Chassis Black.

 

[JMT]

@glwood Love the bumpers! Look simple and tough. Just right. Might have to get me a pair. They're on my long list

 

[UpperMI]

I appreciate all the input. Project complete. Bumpers primed, painted (Rustoleum black textured), installed. Rear was a pain in the rear, but would have taken half as long if I would have taken the gas tank skid nuts loose and just let it droop a bit. Most of the time spent was trying to fish the inner four bolts into their respective holes. Front was a breeze, 6 bolts on and off. I did have to drill a couple of holes in the front bumper, as the fog lights have a little tab that goes into a small hole next to the fog light, to keep it from pivoting. Some after photos:View attachment 15536 View attachment 15537 View attachment 15538 View attachment 15539 View attachment 15540 View attachment 15541 View attachment 15542 View attachment 15543 View attachment 15544 View attachment 15545 View attachment 15546 View attachment 15547 View attachment 15548 View attachment 15549 View attachment 15550
And the frame tie-in brackets...sort of hard to see
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Another plus - although these weigh more than the stock bumpers (go figure!), it did not affect the suspension. All the measurements taken up front and in the rear were the same before and after.

Looks great. The textured black really dresses up the bumpers nicely. How much do you have into the primer, paint and prep?

 

[DC0046]

Bumpers look great. Love the texture and the simplicity of them. They look very strong.

 

[glwood]

Looks great. The textured black really dresses up the bumpers nicely. How much do you have into the primer, paint and prep?

Thanks.

1.5 cans of self-etching primer, $6 each, 2 cans of textured black, $5.67 each, all from Home Depot.

Per Robert @ Dirtworx, I washed them with soap & water & a scotchbrite pad. I then went over them with brake cleaner, which I already had.

 

[glwood]

Bumpers look great. Love the texture and the simplicity of them. They look very strong.

These seem massively strong. Everything bolted up exactly right. The frame tie-in brackets add a lot of strength to the rear.

I was leery of the front hoop, I thought it might be too much, but after putting on the bumper, it doesn't look out of place. Will look better with a winch.

 

[Rob5589]

These seem massively strong. Everything bolted up exactly right. The frame tie-in brackets add a lot of strength to the rear.

I was leery of the front hoop, I thought it might be too much, but after putting on the bumper, it doesn't look out of place. Will look better with a winch.

Not a fan of the hoop/stinger deal but, that one looks good.

 

[VirtualRussel]

The Jeep turned out great!!! I can't get my a head around how nice it must be to work on a Jeep without 10 yrs of Michigan salt on it though.

 

[glwood]

Not a fan of the hoop/stinger deal but, that one looks good.

I know, right? I really debated first just ordering without it, and even after receiving it, possibly removing the hoop b/4 painting...then I thought, just run it as is, see how you like it. I really don't mind the hoop now.

The Jeep turned out great!!! I can't get my a head around how nice it must be to work on a Jeep without 10 yrs of Michigan salt on it though.

Thanks. SW Jeeps are a blessing to work on. I didn't need any PB Blaster type anything on any of the bolts involved. This is one project that pretty much went just as I hoped. Now I definitely have a strong tow setup if needed. Oem recovery hook on the back now on the shelf.

 

[FF_Jeep]

Will look better with a winch.

Agreed 100%. A winch will make the hoop fit in. I can't get over how good these look. So clean and simple it appears that it came from the factory that way. Not quite in the market yet but when I do make the jump my biggest choice will be exogate or swing. Having a swing now makes me want the hinges. Opening both to get to the cargo area is quite annoying.

 

[Tjaggie]

These seem massively strong. Everything bolted up exactly right. The frame tie-in brackets add a lot of strength to the rear.

I was leery of the front hoop, I thought it might be too much, but after putting on the bumper, it doesn't look out of place. Will look better with a winch.

I am waiting for my dirtworx bumper from Robert as we speak. Mare the frame tie in brackets necessary? I looked at some but was not planning on buying them. Would like opinions if the are really needed or not. THANKS

 

[ac_]

I am waiting for my dirtworx bumper from Robert as we speak. Mare the frame tie in brackets necessary? I looked at some but was not planning on buying them. Would like opinions if the are really needed or not. THANKS

I have a Dirtworx rear bumper with hitch I tow a trailer, and I do not have the tie ins. I would like them but have been too busy/lazy to buy some and put them in. I ordered some from Rokmen, but they never showed, and so after a few months I cancelled my order and got a refund and never re-addressed it. I haven't had any issues so far.

 

[JMT]

I am waiting for my dirtworx bumper from Robert as we speak. Mare the frame tie in brackets necessary? I looked at some but was not planning on buying them. Would like opinions if the are really needed or not. THANKS

I have Poison Spyder Frame Tie-In’s for safety when towing a trailer. They were about $50. For me, well worth the peace of mind. All you have holding that rear bumper on is the crossmember. If you’re towing for sure, or if you get stuck and need someone to pull you from the rear, you’d want the tie-in’s

 

[ac_]

I have Poison Spyder Frame Tie-In’s for safety when towing a trailer. They were about $50. For me, well worth the peace of mind. All you have holding that rear bumper on is the crossmember. If you’re towing for sure, or if you get stuck and need someone to pull you from the rear, you’d want the tie-in’s

oh yeah they look great. Now they are on my todo list:

https://shop.poisonspyder.com/Jeep-TJ-Rear-Bumper-Brace-Kit-p/14-61-710.htm