Ordered my new bumper

[tonydiv]

That's the only down side. Those guys are BUSY and it does take a while to get it delivered.

 

[DetroitDarin]

Got the shipping notification today - "should" have the bumper installed by next weekend. Will be a few days more than three months since the order.

 

[1stGeExpedition]

I'm excited for ya! I've been watching this thread and I might get one too. I don't mind the wait especially if it turns out awesome.

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[DetroitDarin]

Got it home! Unfortunately, requires welding.

 

[Static54]

I post on expo portal to see if you got it glad to see you did. What kinda welding required? For installing it?

 

[DetroitDarin]

I post on expo portal to see if you got it glad to see you did. What kinda welding required? For installing it?

Have to weld brackets to bumper after mounted.

 

[Static54]

Looks good. Got a welder?

 

[DetroitDarin]

I do not. Tomorrow I'm going to call a local guy - he was recommended by another off-road centric forum. I can tear it all down (I hope) - then just drive the parts over and get 'er done.

 

[sgtowing]

Hurry up.

 

[DetroitDarin]

install scheduled for Tuesday.

 

[tonydiv]

I talked to them about the mounting system when I put mine on, and they told me that they were doing a redesign on it. Looks like that is the new system.

I had to cut off all the existing brackets and bolt it up using existing holes. This looks a bit more robust. I guess the only downside is that you need to remove the whole thing when you're done to paint the welded areas.

 

[DetroitDarin]

I'm going to drop it anyway to load the lights and winch; don't want to make it harder to line up than it has to be.

 

[DetroitDarin]

Did some prep work - and changed the white bulbs - for the bumper-mount floods - to amber

 

[DetroitDarin]

Today is the day - Should have it tonite by 1800.

 

[Mikes05expy]

Sweet! Can't wait to see it!

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[Static54]

Let's see this baby.

 

[DetroitDarin]

Fitment issues - the installer says Tactical built it as if I had a 2" body lift, perhaps. He's doing a work-around until I can get photos to tactical and see how they will fix the situation.

 

[Static54]

That sucks, with their reputation it's not too surprising but once they get it right it'll be worth it.

 

[DetroitDarin]

Yeah man - I'm with ya there. Will figure it out somehow.

 

[DetroitDarin]

Okay - the guy is using solid 2" bushings as spacers for the brackets and what-not, to get the bumper lower than the headlights. When I get the truck back tonight or tomorrow I'll snap pics of the fitment issues; of course to email to TAG, too!

I should have a teaser-pic within the next hour or so.