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I recently installed the 4W Parts bumpers on my Badlands. I’ve absolutely loved the look of these bumpers since they first dropped. And as more and more bumper options became available, I found myself going back to the 4WP ones. So I finally pulled the trigger.
I had a ton of questions that I couldn’t find answers too. The sales reps didn’t know, the pictures on-line didn’t match the videos, the brochures in the store showed something different, and on-and-on. It’s a total cluster F**k. And even then, the instructions are totally junk and don’t answer questions either. So you learn as you go.
So to help anyone that’s curious, I figured I’d get on here, make a post and answer any questions ya’ll might have. I can even run out and take pictures as needed to help with answers as well.
A couple of the big questions I know I’ll get. So I’ll answer these now, because I know they’re coming. I’m also going to tag @Theherofails becaue he helped me install them and can chime in as necessary.
First - Yes, the ACC works. There’s nothing that needs to be done. It just works perfectly. Don’t worry about it. Zero issues.
Two - Yes, the camera is blocked by the winch and bull bar. I installed the JCR camera relocation kit and now visiblity is perfect. The blocked camera is not an issue.
Three - Parking sensors work great. The bumper gives you the option to run them, or if you don’t have them, there is plugs for the holes provided.
Four - With the Badlands SAS you do NOT need to buy the skid plate. The factory steel one works just fine with no modifications. Just bolt the stock one back up. I do not know about the plastic factory one.
Five - Lights The bumper allows you to run a bunch of different light configurations. Included 4 lights down in the middle bottom. (I ran 2). There’s also a separate little pieces to fill the gap if you don’t want to run lights, and want the bottom middle opening smaller.
Six - She’s heavy!!! This is not a 1 man job. We did it with 3 of us, which is what I recommend to anyone doing this job. It’s also an 8-10 hour day to install both bumpers and the winch. It’s a massive project.
Anything else, ask away and I’ll answer them.
I had a ton of questions that I couldn’t find answers too. The sales reps didn’t know, the pictures on-line didn’t match the videos, the brochures in the store showed something different, and on-and-on. It’s a total cluster F**k. And even then, the instructions are totally junk and don’t answer questions either. So you learn as you go.
A couple of the big questions I know I’ll get. So I’ll answer these now, because I know they’re coming. I’m also going to tag @Theherofails becaue he helped me install them and can chime in as necessary.
First - Yes, the ACC works. There’s nothing that needs to be done. It just works perfectly. Don’t worry about it. Zero issues.
Two - Yes, the camera is blocked by the winch and bull bar. I installed the JCR camera relocation kit and now visiblity is perfect. The blocked camera is not an issue.
Three - Parking sensors work great. The bumper gives you the option to run them, or if you don’t have them, there is plugs for the holes provided.
Four - With the Badlands SAS you do NOT need to buy the skid plate. The factory steel one works just fine with no modifications. Just bolt the stock one back up. I do not know about the plastic factory one.
Five - Lights The bumper allows you to run a bunch of different light configurations. Included 4 lights down in the middle bottom. (I ran 2). There’s also a separate little pieces to fill the gap if you don’t want to run lights, and want the bottom middle opening smaller.
Six - She’s heavy!!! This is not a 1 man job. We did it with 3 of us, which is what I recommend to anyone doing this job. It’s also an 8-10 hour day to install both bumpers and the winch. It’s a massive project.
Anything else, ask away and I’ll answer them.
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