I installed the 4WP bumper….Ask me anything

[66Fan]

What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?

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[Bronco_joe]

I had purchased button head Allen bolts for the winch mount on mine. It was so close to scratching grill trying to tighten the bolts they provided. Recently removed the bumper now

 

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I did see it, though that is a little weird. You should be able to remove and replace a winch without removing the entire bumper, but it is what it is I guess. I'm assuming you only need to remove the grille to get the camera out? Also, If you cant remove the grille once the bumper and winch are installed, how do you get it back in?

Figured a quick video would be easier.

 

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I had purchased button head Allen bolts for the winch mount on mine. It was so close to scratching grill trying to tighten the bolts they provided. Recently removed the bumper now

Exactly. Winch sits super close to the grill. We act covered the grill in blue painters tape to protect it while we did the install.

 

[PowderHound]

Is that boxwood green?

 

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Is that boxwood green?

No. It’s wrapped in Gloss Light Pistachio. I’m parked next to @Theherofails Cactus Grey

 

[PowderHound]

No. It’s wrapped in Gloss Light Pistachio. I’m parked next to @Theherofails Cactus Grey

Looks great. I painted my 77 bronco boxwood green (from yellow) and just loved it. On these wraps is there any special maintenance or anything to keep them looking good? Can you powerwash your rig just the same as any other truck?

 

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Looks great. I painted my 77 bronco boxwood green (from yellow) and just loved it. On these wraps is there any special maintenance or anything to keep them looking good? Can you powerwash your rig just the same as any other truck?
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Yes. I use a pressure washer all the time.

Looks great. I painted my 77 bronco boxwood green (from yellow) and just loved it. On these wraps is there any special maintenance or anything to keep them looking good? Can you powerwash your rig just the same as any other truck?

Yes. I use a pressure washer all the time. Just don’t hold it against the edge of the vinyl. Ceramic coat the wrap to start with. But also keep it clean. And basic common sense. It’ll take bushes and light scratches. But a big tree branch could tear it. You really want to keep it clean as best you can. The contaminates sitting on it is what causes early failures .

Looks great. I painted my 77 bronco boxwood green (from yellow) and just loved it. On these wraps is there any special maintenance or anything to keep them looking good? Can you powerwash your rig just the same as any other truck?

Yes, I use a pressure washer all the time. Just don’t hold it against the edge of the vinyl. Ceramic coat the wrap to start with. But also keep it clean. And basic common sense. It’ll take bushes and light scratches. But a big tree branch could tear it. You really want to keep it clean as best you can. The contaminates in the air that are just sitting on it is what causes early failures, aka browning/burnt. Expect about 3 years out the wrap.

 

[SlowPoke]

What size lights fit in the openings of the bumper? I will be using the lux package sensors, but there are openings for different lights.

 

[TowBoater]

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.

Just so I know before I purchase. The part number is 61268W correct? It is in fact the only one I seen on the 4wp website. Just wanted to make sure is all

 

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What size lights fit in the openings of the bumper? I will be using the lux package sensors, but there are openings for different lights.

I have the 4” Diode Dynamics Pro Spots in the bottom middle of the front. And their 6” Amber Pro Driving in the front bumper corners. Out back is their 4” Sport Floods.

 

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Just so I know before I purchase. The part number is 61268W correct? It is in fact the only one I seen on the 4wp website. Just wanted to make sure is all

Sorry, but I really have no idea of the exact part numbers. They’re just the in house 4WP bumpers. They only have one front and one back. Though I do know the winch plate and metal skid plate each have their own part numbers, as you have to order those separately.

 

[SlowPoke]

Not related to the bumper, but, what lights in the grille?

 

[ATLBronco75]

I’m going to pretend I’m not getting these because they are too heavy. Thanks for complaining about it.

 

[jalawson]

I did see it, though that is a little weird. You should be able to remove and replace a winch without removing the entire bumper, but it is what it is I guess. I'm assuming you only need to remove the grille to get the camera out? Also, If you cant remove the grille once the bumper and winch are installed, how do you get it back in?

The plus of this is your winch can’t be stolen as easily.

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