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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: bandit86 on October 26, 2003, 02:47:03 AM

Title: rear bumper
Post by: bandit86 on October 26, 2003, 02:47:03 AM

With my 4 inch body lift, yes 4 inch, My rear bumper doesnt quite look right.  does anybody else have a tube bumper or perhaps some other ingenious creation they can share?

Title: Re: rear bumper
Post by: 1bigtracker on October 26, 2003, 03:39:55 AM

peace of D-plate or stanless steel?

Title: Re: rear bumper
Post by: jdraper on October 26, 2003, 07:23:12 AM

I went out and made my own.  It's a 3" x 5" x 3/16" thick steel box tube.

(http://www.explorerforum.com/data/3130/4156newwheel2.jpg)

Title: Re: rear bumper
Post by: bandit86 on October 26, 2003, 01:16:44 PM

that looks pretty sweet!

Title: Re: rear bumper
Post by: jdraper on October 26, 2003, 10:28:04 PM

Thanks...The bumper was dirt cheap to make.  I think I have a grand total of about $35 wrapped up in it.  Next step will be adding a swing-away tire carrier with a cargo platform.  I need more space for stuff!!!

Wiring the lights was the hard part since the Zuk has separate turn signals, brake lights and running lights.  I had to put a trailer converter in the line to combine the brake and turn signal lights so I could use a 1357 bulb.  I also put a standard 4 pin trailer wiring harness connection between the Zuk and the bumper.  I flat tow my Zuk behind my Explorer, so I just unplug the zuk electrical system from the bumper, plug the bumper into the trailer wiring harness in my X, and Voila!!!.... towing lights :)

Although, I think I could have been smarter about it.  If I had gone with Jeep style lights that mount on the body, I could have easily turned the rear bumper into an onboard air tank.