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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: Nicksidekickin on August 11, 2008, 03:35:50 PM
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i've got a 96 sidekick i'm lookin to get a new front bumper like pre runner style any of you guys got any ideas i'm lookin to spend about 250 and i dont care have to fab to make it work.
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Here's one from Trail tough
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I like that one but i'm on a budget right now
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I found this bumper on ebay its for a jeep wrangler do you guys think it would be wide anuff for to go across the front .
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I found this bumper on ebay its for a jeep wrangler do you guys think it would be wide anuff for to go across the front .
its not a wrangler its for a cherokee
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If its for a Cherokee then it most likely is too wide even for the tracker. I only know because I have a friend I wheel with that has a Wagoneer and its wider then my Tracker. The Wagoneer is really cloe to the new Cherokees for width.
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Don't know if this style interests you, but its your price . . .
(http://www.zuksoffroad.net/2door/ck.jpg)
http://www.zuksoffroad.net/sidetrack_fb.htm (http://www.zuksoffroad.net/sidetrack_fb.htm)
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I have that ZOR bumper - it's bullet-proof. Literally.
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Yeah i do like zor is seen it on their website last night but shipping would kill me on that one
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He should picture the gusseting on the inside of the bumper - it's INSANE. I'm pretty sure it's the front clip from a tank.
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sweet i may go that way and i can always add some hoops to it later when i get some more money
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I built my front bumper to fit a winch mount I had started. Check it out on Build Diaries. I got a break on the bending, but if you have cardboard pattern, any good metal shop will it bend for you.
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/CrawlersNW/SI1HTVkRafI/AAAAAAAAB-o/qRHTU3qiVUU/CIMG2837.JPG?imgmax=512)
I boxed the sides and it isn't gong to give.
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Nice work man that looks really good
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Thanks. I replaced my rear bumper also.
If you know what you want, the hard part is done. Making a cardboard MOC (for a solid bumper), or use PVC pipe, cardboard and duct tape (for a tube bumper), and get started. It might be harder finding a shop to bend tubing than flat steel.
Two problems with doing it yourself.
1. You know where the mistakes are.
2. There is always something else to try.
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If you use square 2" tube or something, you can cut & weld it up. I'm a little shocked square isn't used more instead of tube. That siad - it's hard to buld a bumper like ZOR's for less than they can get it to you.
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We used 2" square tubing on Drone637's sami. It looks as rugges as the Sami is.
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/CrawlersNW/SKMycJvKvYI/AAAAAAAACHk/tOS765trcEE/CIMG2720.JPG?imgmax=512)
ZOR'S bumper introductory price is good (and if you don't have the ability or inclination to DIY) grab it before the price goes up. Metal and bending should be close to their price, before welding and fitting.
If you build it yourself, you have more chance to smash your fingers and whatever else it takes to get it right. And you have no problem modifying it for lights, hooks, hitches, ect.
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I don't know why you keep accidentally calling it a Sammy. It's an SJ-410. I don't need a big block like those 413 owners. ;D
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I call my Sj410 a sami all the time. Not everyone knows what a SJ410 is... hell, a lot of people don't know they're driving a SJ413 :)
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I call my Sj410 a sami all the time. Not everyone knows what a SJ410 is... hell, a lot of people don't know they're driving a SJ413 :)
Yea, but my Dad should know better. :P
When I bought my 410 I didn't know they existed either. Amazing how much can change over the years. :)
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I've got an 83 body on 86 frame. Best of both worlds 8) It's funny when a 1.3L's considered a big block ;D