Rock Armor slayer bumper question

[desertdude]

Hello,
I am running a rock armor slayer bumper on my Honcho.
I put some 1.9 super swamper xl's on and now my tires hit the corner's of the bumper at full articulation, while turning.
Should I cut the bumper, really don't want to, are lengthen the bumper out alittle with spacers if that is possible are a lame idea.
If I have to cut it what would be the right cutting wheel for my dremel?
Thanks

[snapon boy]

Can you adjust your ride hight a small amount to help offset the rubbing. Or use wheel spacers. You could drill a few holes to space you bumper back.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by desertdude

Hello,
I am running a rock armor slayer bumper on my Honcho.
I put some 1.9 super swamper xl's on and now my tires hit the corner's of the bumper at full articulation, while turning.
Should I cut the bumper, really don't want to, are lengthen the bumper out alittle with spacers if that is possible are a lame idea.
If I have to cut it what would be the right cutting wheel for my dremel?
Thanks

Buy or make a new bumper or trim this one with sanding drum and cut-off wheel. If anything you want the bumper close in to the body for better approach angle. Pic of the rubbing?

[desertdude]

Bumper was spendy, I will cut it before I'd buy a new one

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by desertdude

Bumper was spendy, I will cut it before I'd buy a new one

Yes, I know lol. I would cut the ends off with bandsaw, coping saw or hacksaw...measure twice and cut once. Then use Dremel sanding wheel to smooth and contour.

Or sell it and buy steel (slides over rock better) that is more like the Jeep G6 bumper and tucks in tight to body.

You can see how cut up mine is in my Honcho thread, but it clears 1.9 Trepadors with lots of steering throw even at full suspension compresssion. Note how far back it is in the front cross-member too.

[desertdude]

Originally Posted by Natedog

Yes, I know lol. I would cut the ends off with bandsaw, coping saw or hacksaw...measure twice and cut once. Then use Dremel sanding wheel to smooth and contour.

Or sell it and buy steel (slides over rock better) that is more like the Jeep G6 bumper and tucks in tight to body.

You can see how cut up mine is in my Honcho thread, but it clears 1.9 Trepadors with lots of steering throw even at full suspension compresssion. Note how far back it is in the front cross-member too.

Will do. I will post up a picture after cutting.
what page is your thread on I cant seem to find it.
Thanks man

[robertjpjr]

If it's possible, get new links to shorten the wheelbase a touch. I use 10-24 threaded rod and revo ends drilled out to 11/64.

[Norton]

Just cut it on a chop saw with a decent blade, it's aluminum. Just cut slow, that how I cut mine.
No need for sanding.

[desertdude]

the bumper came out ok, both sides are equal

[DowntownScience]

Originally Posted by desertdude

Hello,
I am running a rock armor slayer bumper on my Honcho.
I put some 1.9 super swamper xl's on and now my tires hit the corner's of the bumper at full articulation, while turning.
Should I cut the bumper, really don't want to, are lengthen the bumper out alittle with spacers if that is possible are a lame idea.
If I have to cut it what would be the right cutting wheel for my dremel?
Thanks

Can you take it back or did you buy online? Have you tried raising it up using the screws up front?

If you can take it back get a G6 bumper they're less wide.

[DowntownScience]

Originally Posted by desertdude

the bumper came out ok, both sides are equal

Nevermind! Turned out looking like the G6 anyway!

[desertdude]

Originally Posted by DowntownScience

Nevermind! Turned out looking like the G6 anyway!

its ok for now, when I have some extra bread I may get the G6 bumper. I actually have one but its for my G6 build I still haven't started. Good thing it doesn't rub anymore.

[desertdude]

Bumper had to go, the contour was all wrong, use my bumper intended for my G6, looks great to me. Have to reorder another for my G6, bumbed on that.