BumperStripped.JPG
2105 hits | 53.92 KB | Posted: 6/2/07
In preparation to get it back on the road for a trip to Hot Springs SuperLift Off-Road Park in June,...

BumperOff.JPG
1892 hits | 62.86 KB | Posted: 6/2/07
Since it's just bolted on using only the factory frame holes, it's easy for me to remove & install b...

WeightBeam.JPG
1927 hits | 80.39 KB | Posted: 6/2/07
This is JUST the bumper beam & the storage boxes. Not bad considering how strong it is. It's survive...

WeightBumper.JPG
2075 hits | 76.31 KB | Posted: 6/2/07
This is everything but the winch & fairlead.

[url=https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/97248]...

WeightBWinch.JPG
2914 hits | 85.16 KB | Posted: 6/2/07
This is the whole mess, disassembled & ready to be blasted. The front suspension is up exactly 3/4&q...

BlastEquip.JPG
2240 hits | 74.76 KB | Posted: 6/2/07
Getting ready...

BlastSetup.JPG
2184 hits | 80.74 KB | Posted: 6/2/07
Because the price of sand is rising fast, and I have to drive pretty far to get it, I decided to try...

Blasting.JPG
1833 hits | 59.15 KB | Posted: 6/2/07
This fine white sand isn't doing much damage, so I'm switching to "Black Beauty" - a medium grit mad...

Powdered01.JPG
1930 hits | 58.8 KB | Posted: 6/26/07
National Paint (Elite Powder) did a great job on this for me. This should stand up better than the ...

Powdered02.JPG
1912 hits | 61.21 KB | Posted: 6/26/07
I just set the grille guard in place to look at it - I still have to install the winch before I actu...

Powdered04.JPG
1731 hits | 44.96 KB | Posted: 6/26/07
I got the winch back on just before supper, so it was dark when I took this.

Those "diamond-...

Powdered05.JPG
1595 hits | 56.2 KB | Posted: 6/26/07
They got the powder inside pretty thoroughly. They only missed a few small spots like this, but it'...

Powdered06.JPG
1555 hits | 56.21 KB | Posted: 6/26/07
They got the powder inside pretty thoroughly. They only missed a few small spots like this, but it'...

Powdered07.JPG
1632 hits | 56.2 KB | Posted: 6/26/07
They got the powder inside pretty thoroughly. They only missed a few small spots like this, but it'...

Powdered08.JPG
2720 hits | 63.74 KB | Posted: 6/26/07
Everything is back together & working, except the push bumpers. One of them is seriously mangled, a...

Powdered09.JPG
2077 hits | 61.27 KB | Posted: 6/26/07
The L push bumper is only slightly bent, but I don't want to drive around with just one, which is wh...

RE8-10-12specs99.JPG
2030 hits | 76.57 KB | Posted: 12/7/08
I specifically designed my bumper around the [url=https://www.carid.com/ramsey-winch/ramsey-winch-re...