"New" Front Bumper

[princejazzbo]

OK, finally got to talk to the people at the shop where I had my new bumper reinforcement done. They said that the easiest thing for them to do would be to build new bumpers with the frame attachments welded to them so all they would have to do would be to ship the bumper out and the new owner would just have to bolt the bumper on. No muss, no fuss.

The bumpers would be made out of DOM tubing (same stuff they make roll cages out of),and bent to the exact profile of our original bumpers. The ends of the bumper would have end caps welded to them so nothing can get into them and rot them from the inside out. All of that would be welded to new bumper mounts, then the whole thing would have a coat of self etching primer sprayed on it. The shop is looking at $300 per bumper, and shipping would be extra.

I know that's almost what Isuzu is asking for a new bumper, but those would eventually rot out again, and I have a feeling that my new bumper will last longer than the VX itself. The shop plans on using my VX one more time to double check all of their measurements, and they will make two bumpers this go round. One to ship out, and one to keep as their template for future orders.

Let me know if you are interested and we'll get the ball rolling.

I'd probably be interested it getting one. my bumper is currently supported by little wooden blocks that the previous owner stuck in place of the bar that rusted out.

[VX KAT]

I didn't think I needed a new front bumper until I took a look last night...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww2hmX1HT1w&hd=1

...I can't view that youtube vid, says it's "unlisted" and I must have link to it -I thought that's what you provided Cobra...

[yellowgizmo99]

must be an Apple thing, I can see it on my PC.

[Cobrajet]

I can't view that youtube vid, says it's "unlisted" and I must have link to it -I thought that's what you provided Cobra...

I just changed it to Public. Maybe it's that High Def tag I put on the original link.

[JAMAS]

while watching that video, did anyone else see the video link for www.originalwheels.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEo62...ture=endscreen

[bentcipher]

+1

So... do we have enough interest to get a Group Buy going?

I think if we can get an idea what minimum quantity requirements are and if there is any cost benefit for hitting certain quantity limits may be we can get this ball rolling?

[evillecutter]

i feel lucky mine looks brand new

[Maddawg]

DOM tubing, what it is.
http://ps.thomasnet.com/productsearc...which=products
A-513 specs. Low carbon steel.
http://www.onlinemetals.com/alloycat.cfm?alloy=A513

[Maddawg]

Has anyone had external bumpers made or purchased for the VX???

[pbkid]

Maddawg, look up grandpa bob, marlin, orion, jofotoz.

All have exterior bumpers, all different styles.

[Maddawg]

Thanks pb!!!

[VX MileHigh]

As everyone told me be aware of ordering the bumper reinforcement through Amazon. I just got off of the phone asking to get a refund on what I ordered. When I looked at the part there was a note that said, Fitment Notes: Recycled, OEM #8971435345, Partslink #IZ1006121. The part number in this note is the OEM bumper reinforcement for the VX. The part that was sent in not even close it is a bumper support and the VX does not even have anything like it. So to all of you out there, you were right and I didn't get what I was trying to get. On to plan B or C or whatever it is now.

[VX KAT]

Has anyone had external bumpers made or purchased for the VX???

Also look at BBVX gallery.

[VX KAT]

As everyone told me be aware of ordering the bumper reinforcement through Amazon. I just got off of the phone asking to get a refund on what I ordered. When I looked at the part there was a note that said, Fitment Notes: Recycled, OEM #8971435345, Partslink #IZ1006121. The part number in this note is the OEM bumper reinforcement for the VX. The part that was sent in not even close it is a bumper support and the VX does not even have anything like it. So to all of you out there, you were right and I didn't get what I was trying to get. On to plan B or C or whatever it is now.

Listen to the force young skywalker.....

[Maddawg]

Thanks Kat, but looking for more info than photos. Wondering if there is an after-market supplier for a tube bumper for the VX front. Or if its been done custom by anyone, is there a pattern available?