Backwoods Bumpers

SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Wed May 07, 2014 9:23 pm

Cactus Red wrote:Still waiting on UPS...

Can't wait to see yours on. Will you have it on by the Overland Expo?

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Post by **Cactus Red** » Wed May 07, 2014 9:32 pm

At this point, it's unlikely. That's next weekend already! Evan emailed me again today, and mentioned that UPS is slow to pay on claims. He's been very good about taking care of all the BS associated with this.

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04Ram2500Hemi · Post by **04Ram2500Hemi** » Wed May 07, 2014 10:50 pm

jeep_boy02 wrote:Another shot... Evan has convinced me to go with two sets of fogs so I'll definitely be doing the light bar cab mounted most likely.[attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1399504251098.jpg[/attachment]

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Very Exciting!!! Can't wait to see the setup along with a cab mounted light bar.

04Ram2500Hemi · Post by **04Ram2500Hemi** » Wed May 07, 2014 10:51 pm

Cactus Red wrote:At this point, it's unlikely. That's next weekend already! Evan emailed me again today, and mentioned that UPS is slow to pay on claims. He's been very good about taking care of all the BS associated with this.

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It's a bummer about the bumper, but by the sounds of it Evan sounds pretty classy.

Post by **Cactus Red** » Wed May 07, 2014 11:10 pm

Customer Service is obviously high on Evan's list of priorities. Believe me, I appreciate it.

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jeep_boy02 · Post by **jeep_boy02** » Wed May 07, 2014 11:16 pm

And considering we mocked up the front bumper on not only a Saturday but his wife's birthday before he went to the lake... he definitely takes care of his customers.

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SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Thu May 08, 2014 1:48 am

Cactus Red wrote:At this point, it's unlikely. That's next weekend already! Evan emailed me again today, and mentioned that UPS is slow to pay on claims. He's been very good about taking care of all the BS associated with this.

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Just pay to have it recoated and just let them reimburse you later. I had a similar issue with my bumper and that's what I ended up doing.

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Powerwagon Nut · Post by **Powerwagon Nut** » Fri May 09, 2014 1:07 pm

Bummer about your shipping damage. Good luck on getting UPS to pay up. They are like molasses in winter for things like that, I agree that it would make sense to just get it recoated and have them reimburse you for the cost.

BTW I love this site. It is really hard to find on the internet so it isn't clogged up with a bunch or trolls and spammers, and almost every post is informative. I have looked at aftermarket bumpers for a few years but I didn't want to impact the approach & departure angles, I don't need a brush guard, and I didn't want the additional bulk and length. I had pretty much given up - I don't want a road warrior bumper, just a steel version similar to the original.

I have an old warn over/under winch that I want to use as a rear winch. A removable mount from the rear bumper would be perfect and even with customization the prices from backwoods seem very reasonable. Reading through this thread I have never seen that winch mount where the spare tire sits....cool idea!

jeep_boy02 · Post by **jeep_boy02** » Fri May 16, 2014 4:52 pm

All right... here's some shots...

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This was our answer to not using the factory brackets but still utilizing the factory winch mount.

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More to follow. Wifi is acting up and got to get ready for work

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jeep_boy02 · Post by **jeep_boy02** » Fri May 16, 2014 5:45 pm

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bajaben48 · Post by **bajaben48** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:18 pm

OH. ..that is sexy, hehehe, I am excited about that bumper. Once it done I know for sure they will have a me as a customer

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Pwagon12 · Post by **Pwagon12** » Fri May 16, 2014 10:40 pm

I believe I'll have to have one of them

04Ram2500Hemi · Post by **04Ram2500Hemi** » Fri May 16, 2014 10:44 pm

So did you move the winch, or did it stay in the factory location?

jeep_boy02 · Post by **jeep_boy02** » Fri May 16, 2014 10:46 pm

Still in same place just new integrated mounts

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Mr.Smith · Post by **Mr.Smith** » Fri May 16, 2014 11:30 pm

Is there an access door for the top of the winch area? If not you may have them notch one out for viewing & accessibility...that's something I believe all winch areas could use.

04Ram2500Hemi · Post by **04Ram2500Hemi** » Fri May 16, 2014 11:37 pm

BigMike wrote:Is there an access door for the top of the winch area? If not you may have them notch one out for viewing & accessibility...that's something I believe all winch areas could use.

On the 4th Gens we have to reach through the bumper to access the winch. Looks like the same would be true here. Not a big deal in the long run. I just want to see the finished product.

If there are any straight on pictures that can be posted with the grill on, that would be really helpful too.

jeep_boy02 · Post by **jeep_boy02** » Sat May 17, 2014 12:29 am

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04Ram2500Hemi · Post by **04Ram2500Hemi** » Sat May 17, 2014 9:53 am

Cool- I look forward to seeing the final install with the bumpers coated and lights installed.

jeep_boy02 · Post by **jeep_boy02** » Sat May 17, 2014 1:15 pm

Forgot about actually measuring things but this thing sits 4 1/2" out from grill and has 17" of ground clearance. Lots more on the ends. It looked as if I was loosing ground clearance but it sits 2" higher than factory bumper with the "valence" plastic piece. Evan said it can be moved up no problem but I went ahead and signed off as is. I think in a perfect world I would like to see another 2" of clearance but I'm happy with the out come. Getting coated on Tuesday and actually installed on Friday, then to hook up the fogs and I'm going to take my extra grill and bedcoat it and decide if I want to go all black or keep some chrome accents.

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Post by **Cactus Red** » Tue May 20, 2014 7:14 pm

Well, we tried. The claim from UPS Freight was denied - I accepted the bumper on the dock, so that's that. Nobody's fault but mine.

So, I finished removing all the line from the inside of the bumper as well and the front. I used aircraft paint stripper and my pressure washer, and it looks ready to go. Looks like my Memorial Day will be spent painting it on Saturday, removing the stock bumper on Sunday, and installing the Backwoods bumper on Monday. That should let me do the job at a relaxed pace, and that's what I need. I'm heading in for carpal tunnel and elbow surgery in a couple weeks, so it has to be finished before that. Won't be fun tho, my right hand has been continuously numb for a couple months.

jeep_boy02 · Post by **jeep_boy02** » Tue May 20, 2014 7:33 pm

Grrr... that's a huge bummer. Really bites.

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SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Tue May 20, 2014 8:01 pm

Damn ... Sorry dude

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04Ram2500Hemi · Post by **04Ram2500Hemi** » Wed May 21, 2014 8:37 am

I'm starting to think this bumper without the bar might be the way for me to go. I like the looks of the bar, but I really don't want to move my LED's I have behind my grill.

jeep_boy02 · Post by **jeep_boy02** » Wed May 21, 2014 9:31 pm

Well here is a shot of a sweet PW they just bumperfied. He went with their regular bumper tho so it sits out a bit more but no bar on it. Not sure who it is but he drove from Colorado to Arkansas just to install the bumpers. [attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1400722267419.jpg[/attachment][attachment=-1]uploadfromtaptalk1400722278329.jpg[/attachment]

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Mr.Smith · Post by **Mr.Smith** » Wed May 21, 2014 10:00 pm

dnb5853! Is that you? Hahahahahahah!

Is that a dragon or a fruit bowl on the grille...maybe this is a "Thanksgiving Day Truck" & it's a BIG TURKEY! GOBBLE, GOBBLE! Hahahahahahahahaha!

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