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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: fgials on January 09, 2007, 09:11:36 AM

Title: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: fgials on January 09, 2007, 09:11:36 AM: I am looking to find out who makes bumpers for our rigs. Anyone have any links? Pics?

Anyone know who made this bumper?
(http://www.zuwharrie.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10741/awesomegrand.jpg)
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: Davyboy on January 09, 2007, 12:45:29 PM: In the states.........nobody that I know of. Calmini will only make them when 10 people give them credit cards (preorder). And they are a pain in the ass. They've been showing parts on their website that they don't even carry for 6-7 years now.

http://www.puresuzuki.com/suzukimain.htm

Rocky Road Outfitters has told me it's gonna be a while, as they are swamped with more orders for various products than they can handle.

http://www.rocky-road.com/sidekick.html

Many of us are in the same boat as you. Here are a couple of ideas. Shrockworks has a Tracker/Sidekick bumper that can (supposedly) be modified to fit. I would definitely call them and find out who has modified it, and what brackets they used/how hard it was, etc. Please share the info if you do call them! We're all curious.

http://www.shrockworks.com/Suzuki

Here is a site in the UK that makes a bumper, although it would be a little pricey with shipping. Also, I don't know if the fitment would be the same for left-hand drive v.s. right hand drive vehicles. ??? I'm assuming it might be.

http://www.rhinorays.co.uk/index.htm

DEFINITELY email these companies and let them know you are interested in a Grand Vitara bumper. Remember that "the squeeky wheel gets the grease," and many of us have been riding their asses for years now, hoping they will build bumpers. Contact Calmini, Rocky Road, ARB USA, Shrockworks, etc.

I contacted this company in Canada, and they told me they might be manufacturing some bumpers in the next year. Drop 'em an email. Maybe it'll happen faster!

http://www.masterkit1.com/

The only other option right now is fabrication.

Good luck!! Keep us posted!
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: fgials on January 09, 2007, 01:07:57 PM: Well I have contacted Calmini, RRO & Shrockworks and have come up with the same answers that you recieved. As far as Shrockworks they told me that it has been done but they are not sure what has been done and that they said it would be very dificult to alter to make it work. I will check the other ones you listed and see what I can come up with. thanks
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: DNZ on January 09, 2007, 01:45:58 PM: My friend produces this bumper:
(http://www.alterterra.ru/shop/cat_200/item_002/images/img006.jpg)
More photos on our site:
http://www.alterterra.ru/index.phtml?lu=shop/cat_200/item_002/index

Unfortunately, I don't now how to organize delivery from Russia :(
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: ZR2 on January 09, 2007, 04:14:19 PM: i made my bumper!!!
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2143000-2143999/2143213_119_full.jpg)

and for more pics: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2143213/4
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: ghd23 on January 09, 2007, 08:24:13 PM: You send me a pix and all dimensions, and I guarantee I can build you any bumper you want!

Thanks, George.

If I Can't Weld It.....It Can"t Be Welded!
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: fgials on January 09, 2007, 10:33:49 PM: Quote from: DNZ on January 09, 2007, 01:45:58 PM
My friend produces this bumper:
([url]http://www.alterterra.ru/shop/cat_200/item_002/images/img006.jpg[/url])
More photos on our site:
[url]http://www.alterterra.ru/index.phtml?lu=shop/cat_200/item_002/index[/url]

Unfortunately, I don't now how to organize delivery from Russia :(

I like this you have any more pictures of it?
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: fgials on January 09, 2007, 10:35:02 PM: Quote from: ZR2 on January 09, 2007, 04:14:19 PM
i made my bumper!!!
([url]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2143000-2143999/2143213_119_full.jpg[/url])

and for more pics: [url]http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2143213/4[/url]

I love yours also I am just looking at my options
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: DNZ on January 09, 2007, 11:19:23 PM: Quote from: fgials on January 09, 2007, 10:33:49 PM
I like this you have any more pictures of it?

(http://www.alterterra.ru/shop/cat_200/item_002/images/text001.jpg)
(http://www.alterterra.ru/shop/cat_200/item_002/images/img007.jpg)
(http://www.alterterra.ru/shop/cat_200/item_002/images/img002.jpg)
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: Yankee-Tim on January 10, 2007, 05:27:09 AM: My bumper for a 3" body lift anf stock fog lites.

(http://www.jdsoffroad.com/TripReports/rally030903/images/001.jpg)

Really easy. NOT!
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: sergi on January 10, 2007, 06:34:26 AM: How about this one:
(http://www.afn.pt/v2/resize_file.php?tipo=2&tamanho=600&caminho=uploads/produtos/369296848951.jpg)
Made by AFN Portugal: http://www.afn.pt/v2/index.php?idioma=en
I want one! It goes for 478Ã¢â€šÂ¬. I wonder if they would modify it for a 2" bodylift...
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: fordy1 on January 10, 2007, 08:30:00 PM: Yankee-tim that is a good looking rig :) , any more photos and a acc-list ??

can anybody translate the bumper prices to USD??

plus how do you get around the Airbag Issue??
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: binkie on January 10, 2007, 09:16:37 PM: Airbag sensor is in the cab, not the bumper.

Might be a little stiff and cause airbag deployment when not required? You have to hit pretty hard to set the bags off, though. ARB uses shock absorbing (collapsable or consumable if you will) mounts to deter this.

Marc
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: fordy1 on January 10, 2007, 10:25:23 PM: is that on all GVs??

in oz you do not have a airbag compatable bar your vehicle is not roadworthy!!

that means only sierra's and vitara get the good looking stuff >:(
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: Yankee-Tim on January 11, 2007, 12:37:19 PM: Quote from: fordy1 on January 10, 2007, 08:30:00 PM
Yankee-tim that is a good looking rig :) , any more photos and a acc-list ??

can anybody translate the bumper prices to USD??

plus how do you get around the Airbag Issue??

Well, let's say it's got bigger tires and a lot of foo-foo. ;D It's a work in progress.

Air bag? The air bag sensor in the 2000 GV is mounted on the tranny tunnel. No sensors in the bumper. So no impact on the SRS. Everything works just as it should.
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: beercheck on January 11, 2007, 07:59:30 PM: Quote from: DNZ on January 09, 2007, 11:19:23 PM
Quote from: fgials on January 09, 2007, 10:33:49 PM
I like this you have any more pictures of it?

([url]http://www.alterterra.ru/shop/cat_200/item_002/images/text001.jpg[/url])

What would you guys be willing to pay for these, USD (not including domestic shipping)?
Title: Re: Who makes bumpers for our rigs?
Post by: DNZ on January 11, 2007, 11:33:17 PM: In Russia this bumper costs 800 USD. More dearly than Calmini (~700), but is cheaper than ARB (~1200). It is better than ARB - there are places for fog lamps, 2 types Hi-Lift jacking points, 9000 or 6000 winches.

More photos (Suzuki Vitara 1995):
http://www.alterterra.ru/print.phtml?lu=shop/cat_200/item_001/index

P.S. Excuse for my English.