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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Grand Vitara, Vitara, Chevy Tracker (Gen. 2 Platform) 1999-2005 => Topic started by: toofaroffroad on September 12, 2008, 07:45:30 PM

Title: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: toofaroffroad on September 12, 2008, 07:45:30 PM: I'm looking for some help on ideas for custom rear bumper. I haven't been able to find anything online. Anyone done anything, seen anything or have any pictures.

THanks for any help.
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: gravity_powered on September 13, 2008, 02:26:34 AM: Here are a couple ideas from another forum for you to consider....
http://suzuki-grandvitara.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49 (http://suzuki-grandvitara.info/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49)
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: blacknight on September 13, 2008, 12:16:43 PM: :)
(http://www.xmc.gr/images/edir-images/66_f1%20018.jpg)
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: blacknight on September 13, 2008, 12:20:12 PM: and here's a front one to go with it

(http://www.xmc.gr/images/edir-images/66_f1 011.jpg)
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: toofaroffroad on September 13, 2008, 01:41:41 PM: Thanks for the info, the pcitures will be helpful.
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: nprecon on September 14, 2008, 07:23:33 AM: That's is a GREAT lookin truck Blacknight! Great job on those bumpers as well. Where do you carry your spare? I like the air vents built into the front as well. How long did these babies take to fabricate?
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: blacknight on September 14, 2008, 11:54:21 AM: Quote from: nprecon on September 14, 2008, 07:23:33 AM
That's is a GREAT lookin truck Blacknight! Great job on those bumpers as well. Where do you carry your spare? I like the air vents built into the front as well. How long did these babies take to fabricate?

God I wish those were on my xl-7 :)

they are from http://www.xmc.gr (http://www.xmc.gr) a German site.
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: nprecon on September 14, 2008, 08:46:53 PM: Well they are still the best looking bumpers i've seen for a GV! >:D
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: toofaroffroad on September 21, 2008, 07:06:14 PM: Anyone got any thoughts on this. I'm thinking of buying something like this jeep bumper and then just doing checker plate aluminum on the side panels of the truck just behind the tires.
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: nprecon on September 22, 2008, 05:43:30 AM: If the price is reasonable.... and the adaption to the Tracker frame is within the bounds of what you are willing to fabricate, it appears to be made of hefty enough steel to be useful. I can't visualize the plate aluminum in for the side panels, my mind though.
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: toofaroffroad on September 22, 2008, 05:59:52 PM: It would almost have to be three pieces. Two on each side and a middle piece that runs along the rear and sits right under the rear door. It's a tough truck for doing custom rear stuff.
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: nprecon on September 23, 2008, 07:47:09 AM: Appears that bumper would reduce the stock plastic overhang on the rear as well.
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: popeye1970 on October 03, 2008, 01:09:18 PM: here's mine not quite finished
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/pops1970/DSCF2513.jpg)

this is what the rig looks like at the min 8)
(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p197/pops1970/DSCF2534.jpg)
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: dentedzuk on October 03, 2008, 04:46:24 PM: Looks great popeye!
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: nprecon on October 05, 2008, 09:01:13 AM: What kind of wheels do you have there, Popeye? Those are sharp looking rims! I've always preferred the factory steel rims (for my last two trucks), but with larger tires and not changing my gearing (yet) I''m thinking losing #20s per tire would be useful. I liked the factory aluminium rims I had on my '96 Tracker, but I haven't found them on the net anywhere, lately. Less expensive is always better, and I don't have a problem going used either. I intend to sand them, paint them and clear coat them anyway if I found a used set.
Title: Re: custom rear bumper grand vitara
Post by: blacktrack99 on October 06, 2008, 02:08:28 PM: Quote from: nprecon on October 05, 2008, 09:01:13 AM
I liked the factory aluminium rims I had on my '96 Tracker, but I haven't found them on the net anywhere, lately. Less expensive is always better, and I don't have a problem going used either.

Okay, off topic from where this thread started, but I've got a set of stock 5-spoke alloys off a 99 Tracker gathering dust in my garage. It's probably one of the better looking rims sold on the Tracker. They were on the garage sale a while back, but since you brought it up... Just send me a pm if interested.