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Backyard rear bumper
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Do you guys realize if we add armed marshals, and W we can get the highest post count?
I'll start.
George W. liked my bumper but he was chased off by an armed marshal.
I'll start.
George W. liked my bumper but he was chased off by an armed marshal.
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Kyle
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Oh dont get me wrong , those bumpers are god awfull ugly. Although , I didnt make them and havnt made a rear at all so I can only say but so much. The use of Diamond plate is always just a bad policy..... Another thing to think about is this. They arent any uglier thena crushed quarter (Ask me how I know) and I am going out on a limb here but I feel they are stronger then the aluminum that they are "Protecting". Lucas did a damn fine job on his bumper no doubt , I also think Davis does a fine job , just two different looks.
Ugly is ugly for sure but I kinda like them all being different. The lucas bumper looks so nice because the others look so damn bad. Rest assured though that they are prom queens compared to some other junk that you just know is out there , its just not being posted in this thread.
How would it be if there was one "Perfect" bumper out there and everyone just bought it instead of doing their own thing or whatever. Shit would be pretty boring. To be honest I even like seeing the real abominations like that catchers mask deal there. Sure , I only like it because it gives me a laugh but it serves a purpose doesnt it ?
Its no secret I make bumpers. If you look at the pictures that you can find of trucks that have my bumpers you will notice that each one is different from the others. Not huge differences , but different enough to make it belong to that owner and make their truck unique from everything else out there , even other trucks running my bumper. Isnt that more interesting then the cookie cutter way of aftermarket parts ? You want what everyone else has ? Or do you want your own shit ? One thing I know for sure , I dont think anything that is there to contact Rock and scrape along creek beds and trees and shit would in any way be considered Elegant.... Try as hard as you can to match the sound of a rear bumper scraping the rock in Moab to anyting at all that you consider elegant...
Kyle
Ugly is ugly for sure but I kinda like them all being different. The lucas bumper looks so nice because the others look so damn bad. Rest assured though that they are prom queens compared to some other junk that you just know is out there , its just not being posted in this thread.
How would it be if there was one "Perfect" bumper out there and everyone just bought it instead of doing their own thing or whatever. Shit would be pretty boring. To be honest I even like seeing the real abominations like that catchers mask deal there. Sure , I only like it because it gives me a laugh but it serves a purpose doesnt it ?
Its no secret I make bumpers. If you look at the pictures that you can find of trucks that have my bumpers you will notice that each one is different from the others. Not huge differences , but different enough to make it belong to that owner and make their truck unique from everything else out there , even other trucks running my bumper. Isnt that more interesting then the cookie cutter way of aftermarket parts ? You want what everyone else has ? Or do you want your own shit ? One thing I know for sure , I dont think anything that is there to contact Rock and scrape along creek beds and trees and shit would in any way be considered Elegant.... Try as hard as you can to match the sound of a rear bumper scraping the rock in Moab to anyting at all that you consider elegant...
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rtiqulatendisco
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It boils down to opinion for the most part. I have a D1 but have seen the Greg Davis rear bumper and think that is a good looking and functional bumper. I know it handles abuse since I've seen it first hand. I see Kyle's front bumper and think that it may look good but is of little use on the trail because of the lack of protection. What's the point of designing a front bumper that only protects a 1/3 of the front of the truck? I wish that I could create a bumper of my own but until I can, I will give credit to anyone who attempts there own design. Everyone learns by mistakes.
p.s. I think Kyle's rear half rack is great and I think that Koby has no room to talk with the junk he has on his rig. JMHO
p.s. I think Kyle's rear half rack is great and I think that Koby has no room to talk with the junk he has on his rig. JMHO
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Kyle
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They call it a "Full Brush Bar" for a reason. It's not designed to bang against a rock or tree. They're meant to protect the body from brush. Hence the name. Personally, I think you're worse off having the full brush bar if you do hit something.
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Kyle
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Ahhh , that 1/3 , did the thought cross your mind that the buyer wanted that "1/3" covered ? A few wanted it all covered and thats what they got as well....... I know its living on the edge but some people actually want nothing on the front but the blade 
, imagine that.......................
Kyle
, imagine that.......................Kyle
koby said:
Well..it's cool that you've given people your permission to make things themselves. I was really worried I might get in trouble for making my own gear that suits my needs.
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rtiqulatendisco
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Kyle,
I'm sure that you have seen were a full bull bar has been, or could be effective in preventing accidental damage to the headlight/hood/blinker area... I know I and some others have. We all know that shit happens on the trail.
I'm sure that you have seen were a full bull bar has been, or could be effective in preventing accidental damage to the headlight/hood/blinker area... I know I and some others have. We all know that shit happens on the trail.
antichrist said:
It's a free country, you may do as you wish. But be forewarned that if you post unsolicited pics of an ugly bumper criticism may come your way.
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Kyle
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Very true atatement by Koby here and that thing of Toms was pretty damn ugly. I also thought it was TOm that said his "Fabricator" made the thing ? Maybe I am wrong....
Kyle
Kyle
Koby,
You really think they were trying to win a bumper beauty contest??
Was there any "look at my beautiful bumper" attitude??
All I saw was a "look at my backyard bumper" I can imply from that the following:
Its home made, with basic tools, not done by a professional fabricator.
Seeing examples of bumpers like that give others an idea of what they could do. I doubt that many on this board could match what professional fabicators can build, but seeing a home made one lets the average guy see that it is indeed possible to build a decent bumper.
Open your mind a little, rugged is good, it does not have to be pretty and "elegant".
I can be satisfied by functionality much much more than by looks alone. And the satisfaction of building something that is functional, and looks good is worth WAAAAY more than paying someone to do it for you.
Maybe you don't get it because you haven't built something (at least I haven't seen it).
Why don't you risk it... build something for your truck, post pictures, we'll critique it. But don't worry, I won't call it hideous, or an abortion. If I don't like it, I'll say it's not my taste, but commend you on your attempt. Honest, but more constructive than your arrogant comments.
But hey, you may build something really kool that works and looks great, and I'll also let you know.
So how about it, build something, and maybe your comments will carry more weight.
Frankly right now, your arrogance is so expected you are becoming a caricature of yourself.
You really think they were trying to win a bumper beauty contest??
Was there any "look at my beautiful bumper" attitude??
All I saw was a "look at my backyard bumper" I can imply from that the following:
Its home made, with basic tools, not done by a professional fabricator.
Seeing examples of bumpers like that give others an idea of what they could do. I doubt that many on this board could match what professional fabicators can build, but seeing a home made one lets the average guy see that it is indeed possible to build a decent bumper.
Open your mind a little, rugged is good, it does not have to be pretty and "elegant".
I can be satisfied by functionality much much more than by looks alone. And the satisfaction of building something that is functional, and looks good is worth WAAAAY more than paying someone to do it for you.
Maybe you don't get it because you haven't built something (at least I haven't seen it).
Why don't you risk it... build something for your truck, post pictures, we'll critique it. But don't worry, I won't call it hideous, or an abortion. If I don't like it, I'll say it's not my taste, but commend you on your attempt. Honest, but more constructive than your arrogant comments.
But hey, you may build something really kool that works and looks great, and I'll also let you know.
So how about it, build something, and maybe your comments will carry more weight.
Frankly right now, your arrogance is so expected you are becoming a caricature of yourself.
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Kyle
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Now dont go giving Koby boat loads of shit , dude was stating his opinion. Everyone has one. Just like he said , when you post some shit on an internet forum you open yourself up to it...
Kyle
Kyle
Its how you state your opinion. You can drive people off with that attitude, and maybe miss out on something worth looking at. Constructive criticism helps, ridiculing someone for their effort does not.
If I build a couple of items that are a bit rough, and get ridiculed for them, I may not post the next iteration of what I build which may be better, and maybe give someone else an idea of how to improve it.
Isn't it better to build an encouraging atmosphere to experiment and fail and try again without feeling that you are going to get flamed every time?
If I build a couple of items that are a bit rough, and get ridiculed for them, I may not post the next iteration of what I build which may be better, and maybe give someone else an idea of how to improve it.
Isn't it better to build an encouraging atmosphere to experiment and fail and try again without feeling that you are going to get flamed every time?
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Kyle
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Well that gets pretty deep Jaimie and has more then two sides .What you just said makes plenty of sense , to you. Just like that guys bumper makes sense , to him. Just like mine makes sense , to me. And Koby's opinion makes sense , to him..... You see that sword is sharp on both sides.......
Why encourage something that you think is wrong ? Do you encourage children to play with matches ? Severe , yes. But there are plenty of other things that people encourage within others that different groups wouldnt aprove of. Right ?
I personally would rather him be honest and say what he thinks rather then be "Polite". I have never been a big fan of "Polite" when its used in that way.
Now the really really big thing here is that its the internet , these are just trucks and that is just some metal nailed together. Does it really matter ? And if it does matter that much doesnt it point to some other things that are off kilter a bit ?
Someone once told me that you should never "Call another mans baby ugly". My response was. "Why should it matter , he should still love him the same anyway , and if he doesnt , isnt he the one that has issues ?" Ofcourse we were talking about some proceedure at work that I thought was absolutely ignorant and not really someones child but I think you get the gist..
Kyle
Why encourage something that you think is wrong ? Do you encourage children to play with matches ? Severe , yes. But there are plenty of other things that people encourage within others that different groups wouldnt aprove of. Right ?
I personally would rather him be honest and say what he thinks rather then be "Polite". I have never been a big fan of "Polite" when its used in that way.
Now the really really big thing here is that its the internet , these are just trucks and that is just some metal nailed together. Does it really matter ? And if it does matter that much doesnt it point to some other things that are off kilter a bit ?
Someone once told me that you should never "Call another mans baby ugly". My response was. "Why should it matter , he should still love him the same anyway , and if he doesnt , isnt he the one that has issues ?" Ofcourse we were talking about some proceedure at work that I thought was absolutely ignorant and not really someones child but I think you get the gist..
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rtiqulatendisco
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Axel,
Looks good. Much like an ARB hybrid. I may stand corrected.
This 1/3.
Looks good. Much like an ARB hybrid. I may stand corrected.
This 1/3.
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