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Title: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: Jayzuki on May 24, 2006, 04:09:39 PM
Hello. I am wondering what is involved in removing the front and back factory bumpers on the Trackick, also how difficult it is. I am guessing that once you remove them the machine is still drivable?
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: crikeymike on May 24, 2006, 04:51:05 PM
4-6 bolts for the front and a few more for the back.  Takes about 45 seconds each with an air tool. 

Yes, you can drive without them, but be careful as you're really exposing yourself at that point.
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: Yoak on May 24, 2006, 05:01:22 PM

Quote from: crikeymike on May 24, 2006, 04:51:05 PM
4-6 bolts for the front and a few more for the back. Takes about 45 seconds each with an air tool.


Crikeymike is right,

its really easy to do, I had a buddy with me to hold it as thing started to get loose. I used basic hand toolds, there are a few bolts as I remember under the platic that took a minute to find, but were easy to remove
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: Jayzuki on May 24, 2006, 05:28:13 PM
I am happy its not a long task.

Thanks
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: Jayzuki on August 27, 2006, 02:02:38 AM
Quote from: crikeymike on May 24, 2006, 04:51:05 PM
4-6 bolts for the front and a few more for the back.  Takes about 45 seconds each with an air tool. 

Yes, you can drive without them, but be careful as you're really exposing yourself at that point.

Do you have to remove the entire bumper or can you just take the bumber covers off?

Thanks
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on August 27, 2006, 08:31:00 AM
You can just remove the covers to expose the bumper if you wish.
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: Jayzuki on August 27, 2006, 09:54:59 AM
So I guess it would look similar to the Jeep YJ that has no covers? I think it would be neat and you could keep the machine cleaner and better prevent rust. Is it common to find the bumpers rusting after removing them?

How long to remove just the covers [ front and rear ] ?

Thanks
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: westvilleguy on August 27, 2006, 10:06:11 AM
only took me a couple minutes to remove my front and back bumper covers couple bolts and they are off
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: Jayzuki on August 27, 2006, 10:25:52 AM
Thats not bad at all!
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: Jeff@TireBalls on August 27, 2006, 03:43:44 PM
It won't look as good as a Wrangler, but it will help with offroad approach and departure angles.
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: strvger on August 27, 2006, 04:13:18 PM
mine had one sheet metal screw holding the drivers side on and one bolt on the passenger side.  took all of two minutes once we figured out that's all there was.   :o
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: RJkick on August 28, 2006, 11:28:09 AM
With the front skin removed would it be strong enough to flat tow from? 
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: bzzr2 on August 28, 2006, 12:25:50 PM
i removed my covers and painted them with hippo liner to make it look like they were supposed to be that way, looks alright.  takes little time to pull covers off.  when i'm finished this weeks little project i'll post a couple pics. 
Title: Re: Removing Stock Bumpers [ TRACKICK ]
Post by: crikeymike on August 29, 2006, 02:02:35 PM
no, you couldn't tow from the stock front bumper.  it uses very small bolts for mounting, and it's just stamped steel, not very strong