HAVOC Steel Bender Front Bumper Installed

[Gtrekker]

Was the mesh guard included in the package or it's a DYI?

No, I ordered a small roll from Amazon, took some measurements and tapped the folds with a rubber mallet.

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[SGXIX]

Just got mine installed. Was able to do it alone in about 2 hours - not bad at all. It's not too heavy for one person to lift into position and hold long enough to get 1 nut on each side started.

As for the skid plate, I'm just leaving the OEM on for now, doesn't look too bad IMO.

Next step is to install a light bar.

Doesn't it look weird with the wide fender flares of the SAS package? That's my only concern with this bumper

 

[EinHoden]

Guess it depends on your preference. Personally I think it looks weird to have a bumper sticking that far out on the sides. But I also had a stubby bumper on my Jeep, so maybe that’s just what I’m used to…

 

[Gtrekker]

Doesn't it look weird with the wide fender flares of the SAS package? That's my only concern with this bumper

The bumper is about maximum clearance and ends or sides are allowing for an increase in approached angle when rock crawling.

I took my flares / fenders out even more.... I'm pleased with the bumper so far and powder coating is holding up well.

 

[SGXIX]

The bumper is about maximum clearance and ends or sides are allowing for an increase in approached angle when rock crawling.

I took my flares / fenders out even more.... I'm pleased with the bumper so far and powder coating is holding up well.

I'll post a picture once I install mine, A51 Sas

 

[SGXIX]

Nicely done!!!

FYI - I'm dropping the bumper and looking to see if there is enough clearance to mod the mounting bracket to raise the bumper up and close the gap between the bumper and lower grill. If interested...

Happy Holidays!!!

Did you have any luck modding the mounting bracket to raise the bumper up? About to install mine, but can definitely notice relatively big gap between bumper and the grill

 

[Gtrekker]

Did you have any luck modding the mounting bracket to raise the bumper up? About to install mine, but can definitely notice relatively big gap between bumper and the grill

Hey, I was able to reduce the gap a bit more but ran out time. Traveling... it's the ends that you can notice the gap so I still plan to slot the bracket a bit.

I used a motorcycle jack and a rubber mallet to get it closer. When I do the slots, I'll send an update to this thread.

 

[bniknar]

No, I ordered a small roll from Amazon, took some measurements and tapped the folds with a rubber mallet.

Thanks - can you send a link to the Amazon mesh?

 

[Gtrekker]

Thanks - can you send a link to the Amazon mesh?

Here you go.


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[SGXIX]

Hey, I was able to reduce the gap a bit more but ran out time. Traveling... it's the ends that you can notice the gap so I still plan to slot the bracket a bit.

I used a motorcycle jack and a rubber mallet to get it closer. When I do the slots, I'll send an update to this thread.

were you able to reduce the gap? I installed mine but there is like half inch gap and looks so bad

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