Looks good Tom, with the big black donut hangin' there, it's more proportional than the smaller one I have. :thumbup:
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Looks good Tom, with the big black donut hangin' there, it's more proportional than the smaller one I have. :thumbup:
Ditto, complements the rear tire mount very well. :thumbup: X 2
Just placed my order.
Which size did you go with JAMAS?Quote:
Originally Posted by JAMAS
14x6 with a -25mm offset i am assuming?
I dont get it.Quote:
Originally Posted by RamAirZ
Same as you, the SP318.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
Does the "step" feature work good with our tone hitch receiver?
wrong thread lol, my bad
Ok, earlier I mentioned that the dimention of the SuperBumper compressed exactly equals the distance from the pin to the fuel tank shield. I didn't want to take any chances that the tube would puncture the fuel tank in the event of an accident so I removed 1/2 inch from the end of the square tube on the SuperBumper.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/CIMG4954.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/CIMG4955.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/CIMG4956.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/CIMG4957.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/CIMG4958.JPG
Can you use it as a step: ABSOLOOOOOOTLY!!!
I figure there's better than 400lbs on it in that last pic.
I was able to add the extra spacer donut (2 big ones, 1 little one).
The "ratchet strap with a blanket" trick worked perfectly.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...areBumper1.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...areBumper2.jpg
Looks like that Gen-U-Whine Tone receiver could use a drop or 2 of paint.:)
The bumperette looks good though.
If I regularly use my VX to haul my bikes does this become a hassle to put on and take off every few weeks for a day or two? I'm using a Thule bike carrier that mounts to my Tone hitch.
Mine's no worse than removing my hitch or my hook. It may fit just a bit tighter than the hitch.
Even with JAMAS adding the extra donut, he shouldn't have much trouble in a week or 2. The extra donut will go through some plastic deformation over time and he shouldn't have to use the strap any more.
Mine fit snug enough without the extra donut so I didn't use it. I don't think that Sue used hers either.
Tom
Yeah, we haven't even tried to add the extra slim donut yet. It only has a tiny amount of play, maybe 1/4".
As is, it's absolutely no hassle to take on/off. Just unlock the hitch pin and it's off, that's it.
I got an email from Jeff. JAMAS, KAT & I are famous:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...98.76381907960
This was an interesting pic of one that took a hit (from the same site):
Yeah we are!!!!....Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
High fives all around!
the longer we've had them, the more we like them. I've got 4 of these suckers now....two 18" and the new 24s....
Thinkin' of sacrificing one of the 18s as a "trail only" rear rock slider.....
Still can't decide if it'll catch on more things (because it sticks out), or protect more (because it stick out)?? What say you Mr. Engineer?...or anybody???:?:
If it does catch, think the upward pressure would damage the hitch since it's designed to have horizontal forces, not vertical forces? :?:
I'm thinkin it's a good idea that shouldn't be done.
Good idea = any hiney protection is a good thing.
Shouldn't be done = not sure of the vertical strength of the receiver like you said & because it may grab an obstacle rather than slide over it (sorta like my Calmini crossmember).
Thanks Tom. Here's my Plan B idea. I bought this too. What think you?Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YFNXQ
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...iL._SS400_.jpg
Not much better.
It would've been much better if they had added a horizontal piece across the bottom. I'm still thinking it'll grab an obstacle rather than slide over it.
Just my $.02
+1 - When I caught my cargo box in the sand over the weekend I was scared to death that I had also bent the receiver up or down. Thankfully it didn't, but then again I wasn't resting the entire weight of my VX on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by tom4bren
let's face it, I just need a complete exo....:rollo:...except my new sliders will at least have that part covered :thumbup:
Now this is a real bumper protector:
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7820078_n.jpg
True that!Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
I'm famous!!! haha ya the PO got in a rearend collision and I guess they decided they wanted to avoid any more issues lol. That thing is over 1/4" thick welded straight to the frame ;ooo;
You should put a compressed air fitting on it & use it for an air tank.
I'm actually planning on doing that after I finish the hitch
WHAT'S WITH VEGAS AND ME GETTING HIT??
When I was in Vegas last month for the photo shoot, I had my 24" SuperBumper on.
Going around the block from hotel and guy behind me tapped me when we were slowing for a light. We didn't feel anything, but I thought I heard something....that and the other driver immediately passed me and took off, blew through a very stale yellow/probably was red light!
We stopped and checked it out, sure enough he put a VERY little dimple in the SuperBumper, with a little cracked PowderCoat too.
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at least THIS time the jerk HIT the SuperBumper....remember last year, the Las Vegas cabby swerved a little and completely MISSED the 18" SB and took off the left rear corner of my other truck. ....that's why I got the larger 24" now...
I like this thing even MORE now and am definitely keeping it on all the time! (I even gave up my purple paw hitch cover!)
Besides, it's a very handy step...and serves as a seat for me whenever I need one! :goof:
I've used the 18" for arse protection in Moab twice now, and it really earned its keep this year on Top of the World!
Some rough stuff for my non-lifted VX!
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...2/DSCN1166.jpg
And this one on Hell's Revenge...you do a slide, a face plant and tail scrape on this one!
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...DSCN0846-1.jpg
The looks have grown on me...but, yes, it's still a little goofy looking...but it definitely WORKS for smaller impacts!
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...S/DSC_5018.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...S/DSC_5013.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...S/DSC_5021.jpg
Sorry to hear that. Glad everything is OK. Hope that BAOWNR got his front end trashed.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT