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Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:06 pm
SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 3:34 pm

Yeah they come powder coated. And everything is made here in Great America.

I thought they had a full width bumper, but all I’m seeing now is these stubbier ones.
https://aceengineeringandfab.com/collec ... r-bull-bar

Welds look nice and they have good reviews and a lifetime warranty.
They're a Detroit area company. I've talked with the owners before, really solid dudes. I'd buy from them for sure.
Oh shit! Good to know! Tell them to make a full width bumper for me :lol:
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:08 pm
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:06 pm
They're a Detroit area company. I've talked with the owners before, really solid dudes. I'd buy from them for sure.
Oh shit! Good to know! Tell them to make a full width bumper for me :lol:
Full width bumpers are tough because of the size. Not just to manufacture, but store and ship. Still seems like they could have an opportunity for removable end caps on the stubby just like OEM.
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Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:12 pm
SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:08 pm

Oh shit! Good to know! Tell them to make a full width bumper for me :lol:
Full width bumpers are tough because of the size. Not just to manufacture, but store and ship. Still seems like they could have an opportunity for removable end caps on the stubby just like OEM.
Yeah a modular set up like OEM or Metalcloak would be :tits:
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:17 pm
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:12 pm
Full width bumpers are tough because of the size. Not just to manufacture, but store and ship. Still seems like they could have an opportunity for removable end caps on the stubby just like OEM.
Yeah a modular set up like OEM or Metalcloak would be :tits:
Well, you're getting the OEM one, soooo :stfu:

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Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:31 pm
SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:17 pm

Yeah a modular set up like OEM or Metalcloak would be :tits:
Well, you're getting the OEM one, soooo :stfu:

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This OEM one doesn’t have removable end caps :doe: so suck it.
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:34 pm This OEM one doesn’t have removable end caps :doe: so suck it.
You need those for crash protection obviously 🙄












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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:34 pm This OEM one doesn’t have removable end caps :doe: so suck it.
it absolutely does unless they're giving you the plastic one...
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Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:38 pm
SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:34 pm This OEM one doesn’t have removable end caps :doe: so suck it.
it absolutely does unless they're giving you the plastic one...
Per quadratec:

“The Mopar Rubicon Offroad Bumper is made for the Wrangler JL and Gladiator base models. This one-piece, gusseted steel bumper is a direct replacement for production bumpers and offers the front end protection you need.“
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max225 wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:05 pm
SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:34 pm This OEM one doesn’t have removable end caps :doe: so suck it.
You need those for crash protection obviously 🙄












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I had that thought too when I saw the stubby bumpers :(
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:49 pm
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:38 pm
it absolutely does unless they're giving you the plastic one...
Per quadratec:

“The Mopar Rubicon Offroad Bumper is made for the Wrangler JL and Gladiator base models. This one-piece, gusseted steel bumper is a direct replacement for production bumpers and offers the front end protection you need.“
:ohdang: I had my bumpers mixed up. This isn't the factory Rubicon bumper from Mopar, this is their own one...which is the upgraded version of what you had. I still think it looks great...probably the best aftermarket option.
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Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:56 pm
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Per quadratec:

“The Mopar Rubicon Offroad Bumper is made for the Wrangler JL and Gladiator base models. This one-piece, gusseted steel bumper is a direct replacement for production bumpers and offers the front end protection you need.“
:ohdang: I had my bumpers mixed up. This isn't the factory Rubicon bumper from Mopar, this is their own one...which is the upgraded version of what you had. I still think it looks great...probably the best aftermarket option.
Ah gotcha. Yeah it’s the off-road rubicon from Mopar. Would that still count as aftermarket since the OEM makes it? I don’t know how all that works.
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:59 pm
Detroit wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:56 pm
:ohdang: I had my bumpers mixed up. This isn't the factory Rubicon bumper from Mopar, this is their own one...which is the upgraded version of what you had. I still think it looks great...probably the best aftermarket option.
Ah gotcha. Yeah it’s the off-road rubicon from Mopar. Would that still count as aftermarket since the OEM makes it? I don’t know how all that works.
Depends on the definition of aftermarket, but that bumper isn't installed in the factory at all, so the only way to get it is after the vehicle is produced...hence "aftermarket".
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Jeep still supposed to be done on Friday :notbad: I figured between the holiday and the ‘Rona it’d get pushed to next week for sure.
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:50 am Jeep still supposed to be done on Friday :notbad: I figured between the holiday and the ‘Rona it’d get pushed to next week for sure.
Any updates on totals and what bumper they are using?
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:50 am Jeep still supposed to be done on Friday :notbad: I figured between the holiday and the ‘Rona it’d get pushed to next week for sure.
:popcorn:
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max225 wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:55 am
SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:50 am Jeep still supposed to be done on Friday :notbad: I figured between the holiday and the ‘Rona it’d get pushed to next week for sure.
Any updates on totals and what bumper they are using?
They’re using the Mopar Off-road bumper from the JL Rubicon :notbad: Dillerman and Detroit confirmed that it will fit.

Total is $5,668.46.
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:06 pm
max225 wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:55 am

Any updates on totals and what bumper they are using?
They’re using the Mopar Off-road bumper from the JL Rubicon :notbad: Dillerman and Detroit confirmed that it will fit.

Total is $5,668.46.
Cool! Should be done soon then
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max225 wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:53 pm
SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 1:06 pm

They’re using the Mopar Off-road bumper from the JL Rubicon :notbad: Dillerman and Detroit confirmed that it will fit.

Total is $5,668.46.
Cool! Should be done soon then
Yessir. I’m weirdly hopeful now that it’ll finish today and I can swing by after work. Probably not, but would be cool.
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Meanwhile my :poorvette: still isn't done.
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SAWCE wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 2:00 pm

Yessir. I’m weirdly hopeful now that it’ll finish today and I can swing by after work. Probably not, but would be cool.
:excited:
No such luck. Should have it this afternoon.
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SAWCE wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:04 am
[user not found] wrote: Thu Nov 26, 2020 10:24 pm

:excited:
No such luck. Should have it this afternoon.
I wonder if you’ll be one of those lucky few that doesn’t have to take it back to the shop once done. Fingers crossed
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max225 wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:34 am
SAWCE wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 11:04 am

No such luck. Should have it this afternoon.
I wonder if you’ll be one of those lucky few that doesn’t have to take it back to the shop once done. Fingers crossed
I’ve never had a car come out of a bodyshop and still needing work.. what kind of stuff have you been seeing that I should look out for?
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SAWCE wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:53 pm
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I wonder if you’ll be one of those lucky few that doesn’t have to take it back to the shop once done. Fingers crossed
I’ve never had a car come out of a bodyshop and still needing work.. what kind of stuff have you been seeing that I should look out for?
Loose panels, crooked badges, loose grilles, missing screws.
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max225 wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 5:33 pm
SAWCE wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 4:53 pm

I’ve never had a car come out of a bodyshop and still needing work.. what kind of stuff have you been seeing that I should look out for?
Loose panels, crooked badges, loose grilles, missing screws.
:yikes: I’ll scope it out for sure.
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