Anyone done this, without replacing with aftermarket steel sliders? Have photos? Mine are trashed and I'd like to ditch them, but am having trouble visualizing the truck without them. Thanks
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Removing stock plastic "sliders"
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Thanks. Anyone have a photo so I can decide for myself? This is just a street truck; I have another built rig for rockcrawling.
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Pop the plastic rivets out and decide for yourself. I would imagine the reason no one is posting pictures is because it looks really bad.
somebody in the gallery has no plastic sliders on, i forget who... sorry.
it looks really neked though. I had it like that for 1 day only before my rockware sliders were installed.
it looks really neked though. I had it like that for 1 day only before my rockware sliders were installed.
there is a pic at www.northwestparts.com without them. It ain't purdy! I will try to attach the pic from their site.
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flyfisher11 said:
They are back on now. The sliders were at the powder coaters when the photo was taken.
I can't believe they are using that picture on their website. The bumper is sagging, and they truck is like 30% put back together. No driving lights, no fog lights, no fairlead in the center section of the bumper, etc. Its my truck and I think it looks ugly.
--Craig
Suppose there's not accounting for taste, then. I think it looks fine, personally. In fact, I kinda like it. My truck is nearly the same, except I have the flares removed, too. Thanks.
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craig said:
wow. I didn't realize it was a pic for a website's front page. Post a pic of it assembled to sooth that disco's soul.
craig said:
How do you like your NWP bumper? I am thinking about possibly buying one and just want to know how people like them. Do you think its stronger then a ARB bumper?
I don't have any experience with the ARB bumpers so I can't really compare. The approach angle is better though.
The things I like the most are that the bumper is strong, fits my RE12000 (custom work), and I like the similarity between their blade and a factory trimmed D2 bumper. They were friendly people to work with.
On the negative side... the finish is very poor. Several welds still need a grinder taken to them. The edges of the blade are sharp and therefore susceptible to chipping and some of the custom work I ordered was never completed. With a little bit of quality control they could be very good bumpers.
I'm having a local shop cut the fairlead opening with a plasma cutter this week and trim the bumper with a band saw. After that, I'm getting my custom black anodized aluminum fairlead made to cover the center section. Eventually, I'm going to buy a grinder and do the finish work myself, then have it re-powder coated. I'll decide if I still want it white after I see the bumper with the center section in black (like the factory D2 color bumpers). Until the fairlead is done, I don't think I'm going to subject my trucks front end to public scrutiny.
--Craig
The things I like the most are that the bumper is strong, fits my RE12000 (custom work), and I like the similarity between their blade and a factory trimmed D2 bumper. They were friendly people to work with.
On the negative side... the finish is very poor. Several welds still need a grinder taken to them. The edges of the blade are sharp and therefore susceptible to chipping and some of the custom work I ordered was never completed. With a little bit of quality control they could be very good bumpers.
I'm having a local shop cut the fairlead opening with a plasma cutter this week and trim the bumper with a band saw. After that, I'm getting my custom black anodized aluminum fairlead made to cover the center section. Eventually, I'm going to buy a grinder and do the finish work myself, then have it re-powder coated. I'll decide if I still want it white after I see the bumper with the center section in black (like the factory D2 color bumpers). Until the fairlead is done, I don't think I'm going to subject my trucks front end to public scrutiny.
--Craig
That is what I thought about them. I think I will get one of there bumpers since its quite a bit cheaper then an ARB for my RRC. I will just get it without the d-rings they sell and buy some 3/4 shackle mounts bracket things. And not have them powder coat it, that way I can clean up their welds and stuff and get it powder coated by my guy. But I am not two thrilled about having to drill my own bolt holes for my winch. But at least a T-max 12,500# winch will fit in the winch tray no problem.