HAPPY JEEP GLADIATOR ANNOUNCEMENT DAY!!!
One thing I have noticed over the past few days coming through all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales is that they are all looking exactly the same. From about the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, everyone is running a similar sale with similar discounts. Do your research and you can still find good deals though. Don't give up!
Another thing I noticed is that I can't find the exact bumper I am looking for. I like many aspects of several manufacturers out there today but not everything. I am sure this is a common problem many of you have so I figured I would take a shot at putting together a list in the hopes that someone with a shop sees it and decides to build it. It will be my "Holy Grail" Bumper and the search will be EPIC!
Here goes:
FRONT BUMPER
- Light weight but durable - thinking Aluminum gusseted but without that hefty price
- Round light mounts for the factory fog lights
- Recessed winch mount
- Provisions for a front license plate
- Integrated welded-in 1 inch shackles
- Stubby to mid-width for ample tire clearance
- Bull bar with integrated light mounts
- Optional skid plate
- Jack mounting points
REAR BUMPER
- Light weight but durable - thinking Aluminum gusseted but without that hefty price
- Designed to work with the factory hitch
- Accommodations for the factory towing connector
- Compatible with the rear backup sensors
- Provisions for a rear license plate
- Backup LED lights (round) to supplement what the Jeep already has (round to match the fronts)
- Ability to accommodate up to a 37" tire
- Optional Tire Mount
- Optional accessory mounts for gas cans and such
If I am really creating a "wish list" there will also be provisions front and back to attach a rack system that can be used with or without my soft top and easily removable. These attachment points could also be used for the poles to mount an awning to a soft top Jeep!
If any manufacturers would like to discuss or collaborate on any of my ideas, I would be more than happy to sit down with you and discuss the finer points.
Hey Dan- another great article!
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