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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: stevechie on September 02, 2010, 01:05:08 PM

Title: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: stevechie on September 02, 2010, 01:05:08 PM

LOOKING FOR SUGGESTIONS ON CUSTOM REAR BUMPER WITH TIRE SWING FOR 4 DOOR SIDEKICK SPORT. NO ONE MAKES IT. ANY SUGGESTIONS??? ALSO LOOKING FOR SKID PLATES AS WELL. CAL MINI, ROCKY ROAD AND OTHERS DO NOT MAKE IT FOR THIS MODEL. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT.

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: Tryggvi on September 02, 2010, 01:46:48 PM

Hi

I must admit I have not contacted ZOR to verify that they have these items for the Sport, but from the looks of their website and construction, it looks like they might be able to help you out.

http://www.zuksoffroad.com/ (http://www.zuksoffroad.com/)

http://www.zuksoffroad.com/Rear-Bumpers_c_14.html (http://www.zuksoffroad.com/Rear-Bumpers_c_14.html)

The skid plate I suspect you are on your own there but that should not be a big problem for a handy person to fabricate.

Hope this helps in some way.

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: stevechie on September 03, 2010, 08:46:05 AM

This is excellent. Thank you so much. I have been looking for two years and should have asked here first.

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: noiseyjack on September 05, 2010, 01:02:44 PM

I just built one this might help

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: Medford on September 05, 2010, 08:34:00 PM

BRDHNTR has a pretty sweet rear bumper he made up.  Do a search on bumpers and youl'll find it.

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: Medford on September 07, 2010, 03:21:14 PM

Noisy, does that work with your rear rack?  Can you show a pic of how they relate  and mount with both the rack up and down?

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: noiseyjack on September 08, 2010, 05:23:30 AM

I am just waiting for a full size spare tire and will be doing mods. to make it fit .Going to try to mount it on the spare tire rack.
Post Pict. when get it done :)

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: stevechie on September 10, 2010, 08:51:34 AM

Nice bumper system. Could you tell me how did you mount it to the frame? Did you weld any re-inforced sleeves for extra strength? How much does it weigh?

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: noiseyjack on September 10, 2010, 05:16:12 PM

Made a bracket and bolted to frame and to bumperTwo reinforce brackets.Total with spar tire carrer about 30 Lb.

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: tuxblacray on September 10, 2010, 07:02:10 PM

I had Runck Bumpers (http://www.runckbumpers.com/) on my CJ and loved them. I am building my own based on their style for my new Sammy.

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Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: Medford on September 12, 2010, 08:27:44 AM

Tux- those do look sturdy and like they would offer plenty of protection. Show us a pic when you get it done.

Title: Re: REAR BUMPER AND SKID PLATE
Post by: tuxblacray on September 12, 2010, 12:39:14 PM

Will do... working on the front bumper right now so it will be a few. This Sammy needs quite a bit of lovin but all of the right stuff is there to work with.

I'm kinda scratchin my head on the front bumper. I was going to build it in the traditional Runk style but I have 2 Calamini winch guards. 1 is on the sammy and the other is off of my Vitara. Soooo there will be some deviation from the OEM Runck style I fear..... LOL...

I kinda hate to cut up the Vitara guard cause there are probally some folks who could use it. $125 plus shipping bolts it on a new Vit / Tracker.

The Sammy guard has already had the torch taken to it and is on the truck now. I am going to try and see what I can do with it 1st....

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