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Re: 1st gen montero/pajero
[Re: Mudraider]
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08/14/14 06:10 AM
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No its cool Mudraider, I know you didn't. That is the type of stuff that I will be working on next. I wanted to get my front and rear bumper done first, then i will be working on some type of functional swing arm for the rear that can have gas can/cooler holders/spare tire or what not. Then i will be working on a roof rack system that is sleek and functional. Something that can have attachments for things like hi lifts and shovels and whatever. I have a few ideas for each just short on time. I will def. keep everyone in the loop and if there are any more ideas like Mudraider had, let me know and i can get to work. In the mean time, here is the updated bumper pics. I am adding a bull bar next and eventually down the road adding a winch, hence the width of the bumper. Thanks again for the input. Mudraider, i will get back to you on some more ideas and post pics. https://www.flickr.com/photos/126414888@N03/
Last edited by BuckNasty; 08/14/14 06:14 AM.
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Re: 1st gen montero/pajero
[Re: BuckNasty]
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08/14/14 06:41 AM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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So I realize that after looking at the pics and having it clamped to the montero that I would like to adjust the angle on the wings to fit more snug to the vehicle. I will adjust and add bull bar and post again this week. cheers
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Re: 1st gen montero/pajero
[Re: BuckNasty]
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08/14/14 04:36 PM
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Joined: Jan 2002
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I have some bumper building tips for you and this apply everyone building bumpers in general so don't feel like i'm crapping on your build. Don't mount tight or even close to tight to the body, this is the biggest mistake i see people make. It's not so much of a build tip as it is a mounting tip. Every ARB bumper we saw at this years Overland Expo was mounted flush or nearly flush to the body. Any one who has ever actually hit something with their bumper or wheels can tell you that bumpers "move" <kind of. It doesn't matter how rigid the bumper may be or how awesome the mounting is because the body is soft mounted and the frame will flex just a little when the truck is crossed up. And if it's mounted tight to the body and you hit something you might as well have just crashed into a bumper. As a basic rule i'd say keep an 1" away from the body, and if you do a wrap around the corners i try to make them clear the body by that same 1" rule. The ends have the most likelihood of flexing and it's nice to have them clear the body for removal and installation.
Looks good dude <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: 1st gen montero/pajero
[Re: TOASTY]
#1073243
08/14/14 07:32 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,690
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I have some bumper building tips for you and this apply everyone building bumpers in general so don't feel like i'm crapping on your build. Don't mount tight or even close to tight to the body, this is the biggest mistake i see people make. It's not so much of a build tip as it is a mounting tip. Every ARB bumper we saw at this years Overland Expo was mounted flush or nearly flush to the body. Any one who has ever actually hit something with their bumper or wheels can tell you that bumpers "move" <kind of. It doesn't matter how rigid the bumper may be or how awesome the mounting is because the body is soft mounted and the frame will flex just a little when the truck is crossed up. And if it's mounted tight to the body and you hit something you might as well have just crashed into a bumper. As a basic rule i'd say keep an 1" away from the body, and if you do a wrap around the corners i try to make them clear the body by that same 1" rule. The ends have the most likelihood of flexing and it's nice to have them clear the body for removal and installation.
Looks good dude <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Yes, I can speak for that!! LOTS of flex in a TJM. (Nailed a wall pretty hard going up hill on a muddy slope doing switch backs after rain. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />
1999 Mitsu Montero - Crappy Weather 1992 Isuzu Pickup - Zombie Apocalypse 2008 Saturn Sky Redline - Nice Weather
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Re: 1st gen montero/pajero
[Re: 87Montero]
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08/14/14 10:59 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
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Thanks guys! I will take that into consideration when making adjustments
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Re: 1st gen montero/pajero
[Re: BuckNasty]
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08/14/14 11:48 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,242
Body Damage is Cool
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHAT ABOUT BOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 1st gen montero/pajero
[Re: PA_JERO]
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08/14/14 11:51 PM
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Joined: May 2001
Posts: 4,079
Roll Me Over
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I'll be the judge of that <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Keep us up to date on the evolution of your bumpers <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
89 2 dr turbo diesel 89/88 "Backwoods sas"
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Re: 1st gen montero/pajero
[Re: lordtrunks]
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08/15/14 12:34 AM
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Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 6,134
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I'll be the judge of that <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Keep us up to date on the evolution of your bumpers <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Hey my two best friends posting in tech! It's like we're hanging out on the internets. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: 1st gen montero/pajero
[Re: TOASTY]
#1073248
08/15/14 12:35 AM
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Joined: May 2001
Posts: 4,079
Roll Me Over
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />
89 2 dr turbo diesel 89/88 "Backwoods sas"
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