SWbySWesty
Fauxverland Extraodinaire
could you explain a little more about the cig lighter 3-way?
Nikson's '01 XJ Build
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Black Dog
Makin' Beer.
Where the rear bumper mounts to the frame looks like a receiver hitch kind of. That bumper will probably last a lot better than the rest of the vehicle if you get in an accident. I use to have a '95 XJ and it got rear ended hit and run by a car doing over 40, jeep was parked. The receiver actually bent the frame upwards in a wide upside down V shape, totaling the vehicle. I've got a pic at home that I'll send you.
I think the only thing I would have done differently on those bumpers though would have been to add some clevis tabs.
I think the only thing I would have done differently on those bumpers though would have been to add some clevis tabs.
Nikson
Explorer
Not sure what exactly you mean by explanation there... These are a bit heavier duty (not used for cigarette lighter).
It is connected directly to the battery in the rear, with its own fuse inline (it hiding in the picture on the bottom next to the RED battery terminal cable)
Nikson
Explorer
Explain a bit about those CLEVIS TABs... ???
As far as how strong the bumper... you are correct.
My buddy on the RED XJ (copycat), got rear ended couple of month ago by a Caddy. The lady couldn't believe what happened to her hood/grill (front end)... all he got was some scraped paint...
SWbySWesty
Fauxverland Extraodinaire
I guess I meant where did you get it?
Nikson
Explorer
Oh, this came from my buddy's shop...
They use these in Emergency Vehicles.
(his shop installs all the stuff into police/fire/emergency cars)
Black Dog
Makin' Beer.
Man, I'm kind of jealous of your bender. But then again, I don't even own a welder so what would I do with a bender?
A clevis tab is basically a thick chunk of steel plate that comes out of your bumper and has a hole in it where you can put a heavy duty shackle. They're pretty much indestructible, and having the removable shackle means you can take it out and it won't be banging around during normal driving. In this picture they are the two parts that stick out of the front of the bumper.
A clevis tab is basically a thick chunk of steel plate that comes out of your bumper and has a hole in it where you can put a heavy duty shackle. They're pretty much indestructible, and having the removable shackle means you can take it out and it won't be banging around during normal driving. In this picture they are the two parts that stick out of the front of the bumper.
SWbySWesty
Fauxverland Extraodinaire
I can't see picture...
I have tabs for my shackles and found out that I shouldn't leave the shackles on the bumper when not on a trip...they were a little hard to take off to put the tow strap on when we needed them! From now on they ride in the rear drawer with the recovery gear.
I have tabs for my shackles and found out that I shouldn't leave the shackles on the bumper when not on a trip...they were a little hard to take off to put the tow strap on when we needed them! From now on they ride in the rear drawer with the recovery gear.
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Black Dog
Makin' Beer.
I can see the picture, try this link.
http://public.blu.livefilestore.com...4srZGAJ5zpBpKe0umHvYWca5HXcGPT1Q/painted2.jpg
http://public.blu.livefilestore.com...4srZGAJ5zpBpKe0umHvYWca5HXcGPT1Q/painted2.jpg
Nikson
Explorer
10/4 on tabs... after almost 20 yrs in US, I am still learning words... LOL
I've got some of those tabs fabricated and laying around the garage somewhere. Never got to welding them on, since I prefer to use ones that are welded on (like on my front/rear bumpers are)... and just carry couple of those shackles with my recovery gear., since they tend to be hard to remove after some time being out in the "weather".
Nikson
Explorer
If you weren't too far from me, i would lend you a hand with some "bending" work...
I am far from being pro in tube bending, but with a little of my "own" actual work (by myself without intimidation of a "teacher"), i'll get a hang of it pretty quick.
I want to do rock rails next if possible, after I figure out this snorkel dilemma...
Black Dog
Makin' Beer.
I'm in NW Montana, just about as far away from anything as is possible (50 mile round trip just to get groceries). Otherwise I'd be in on bending some stuff, although I've never done it before. I know the basic concepts, like if you need a 30 degree bend you actually want to go a tad past that to account for the resilience of the metal, and to always add a couple inches to the length of each tube before you bend it. Also I've heard to mark a center line completely down the length of the tube before you bend it. This way if you are a rectangular hoop (for example) you do your first bend, then put it in the bender for the second and measure from your center line down to the ground on each end of the tube. If it isn't perfectly level your measurements won't match up and the final product will be wonky instead of square.
Nikson
Explorer
Trial & error... once you get a hang on how this machine operates, I think your imagination is THE only limitation...
Nikson
Explorer
Warn Service
after about 9 months of having the M8000, i've started hearing some "funny" grinding / winning noise from the winch.
decided to give WARN a call and see what they suggest for solution, since its still under warranty.
Ron (service tech) in Service Department, was nice enough to get me all set up with necessary repairs / service and get me back on the road in 72HRS.
All I have to say is A+++++ to WARN for their great service and best customer service that one can get from a Big Brand like WARN...
*highly recommend WARN as a brand for winch to anyone who is ever curious about their customer service.
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Verdict was pretty simple, some rust in the brake drum.
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Winch was returned to me via UPS, in like new packaging and everything was in top shape...
Looks pretty much NEW to me...
RON (on the right), added some extra "official Warn" reading material on how to service the winch in the field & how to properly "use" winch, etc.
after about 9 months of having the M8000, i've started hearing some "funny" grinding / winning noise from the winch.
decided to give WARN a call and see what they suggest for solution, since its still under warranty.
Ron (service tech) in Service Department, was nice enough to get me all set up with necessary repairs / service and get me back on the road in 72HRS.
All I have to say is A+++++ to WARN for their great service and best customer service that one can get from a Big Brand like WARN...
*highly recommend WARN as a brand for winch to anyone who is ever curious about their customer service.
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Verdict was pretty simple, some rust in the brake drum.
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Winch was returned to me via UPS, in like new packaging and everything was in top shape...
Looks pretty much NEW to me...
RON (on the right), added some extra "official Warn" reading material on how to service the winch in the field & how to properly "use" winch, etc.