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07/21/06 02:21 AM
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I recently bought a '02 Sportage and when I went to check out some 4 wheelin I found the stock front bumper to stick out way to far. Damage done. Is there a different solid bumper that will mount on? Something that is flush with the front grill?
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[Re: teds280z]
#739046
07/21/06 02:32 AM
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Joined: Jun 2004
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What I used to do (i run naked all the time now) is remove the front bumper whenever I would go 4x4ing. it's only 4 nuts, all in easy reach. takes less than 10 minutes to remove. Some of the guys on here hacksaw just off the air dam.
02 [color:"red"] Sportie [/color] 5sp 4x4 2dr. 1?" Body + 4" Rocksportgear lifts, 31x10.50 Wildcats M/Ts, Manual Hubs, Yakima rack, basket. Redline gear oils http://www.cardomain.com/id/calapooyasMy beater, 03 Land Rover Freelander SE3
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[Re: Calappoyas]
#739047
07/24/06 12:52 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
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yeah, you can trim it, you can remove it, or you can put some bigger tires and a little lift on it and get it off the ground. there are a few bumpers available out there, but they are pretty much the same size as the stock one.
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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[Re: Dave Scott]
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07/24/06 10:38 PM
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Thats what I was thinking. Do you know where to order different off road upgrade parts for the sportage?
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[Re: teds280z]
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07/27/06 07:01 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
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i dont offroad so much, but i do beat the poop out of mine in bad weather responding to fire calls. i found that a 2" bodykit and relocating the bumper up works fine (but then again i bent mine coming from a 2ft jump <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />) i would say since you offroad a 4" suspention lift and 31's would do you good.
1995 nissan maxima se, 5spd short throw, aluminum flywheel and crank pully, stage 3 clutch, custom ported top end, full 2.5 exhaust jdm front end
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07/28/06 07:33 AM
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Joined: Jun 2004
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31's rub the lower corners on the bumper. that's why I run naked all the time now. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
02 [color:"red"] Sportie [/color] 5sp 4x4 2dr. 1?" Body + 4" Rocksportgear lifts, 31x10.50 Wildcats M/Ts, Manual Hubs, Yakima rack, basket. Redline gear oils http://www.cardomain.com/id/calapooyasMy beater, 03 Land Rover Freelander SE3
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[Re: Calappoyas]
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08/02/06 08:52 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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No they don't! I've been running 31's for a couple of years now and I've only got the 1 3/8" body lift and the 2" spring lift from Eibach. I have relocated my bumber up to match the body lift and I'm still running the stock rims just to keep the tires inside the wheel wells. Logansportage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
White 1998 4 door KIA Sportage 4x4 w/Eibach 2.5 spring lift and TJ rear coils, 4crawler 1.5 body lift, Monroe Sensa.trac shocks, Bosch 4+ plugs, Eaton LSD, 31x10.5x15 BFG KM tires, 2.5 cat back exhaust w/SpinTech muffler
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[Re: logansportage]
#739052
08/02/06 09:59 PM
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and you still have your bumpstops......
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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[Re: Dave Scott]
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08/04/06 10:27 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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Actually no, they rotted off just after went to Moab the first time. Logansportage <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
White 1998 4 door KIA Sportage 4x4 w/Eibach 2.5 spring lift and TJ rear coils, 4crawler 1.5 body lift, Monroe Sensa.trac shocks, Bosch 4+ plugs, Eaton LSD, 31x10.5x15 BFG KM tires, 2.5 cat back exhaust w/SpinTech muffler
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