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Old 12-17-2007, 04:11 PM
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Old 12-17-2007, 04:32 PM
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I talked to LOD today as it's in the final 3 bumpers for me. How did you do the license plate over the winch hook rubimon? I really liked the toolbox feature but I still cannot get why the tire carrier? I suspect it's because of the larger tire but the biggest I can go in Mass on an unlimited is 34" legally.
Old 12-17-2007, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NE Wrangling
How did you do the license plate over the winch hook rubimon?
Rubimon posted pics of my Jeep. I used 1 1/4 conduit clips to clip on the rollers of the fair lead and mounted the LP to them. I used wing nuts to mount the LP so it would be relatively easy to remove and use the winch. About $4 at The Home Depot.


I really liked the toolbox feature but I still cannot get why the tire carrier? I suspect it's because of the larger tire but the biggest I can go in Mass on an unlimited is 34" legally.
The tire carrier is to take the weight of the spare tire off of the gate. Over time a large spare tire mounted on the gate can cause it to warp.
Old 12-17-2007, 05:08 PM
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does the gate fully open with the swing arm? what I mean is at the pivot point does the gate open into the swing arm as they go in the same direction. I would of thought the pivot point would be on the opposite side just otside of the swing point but I could see this being annoying also.
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Originally Posted by NE Wrangling
does the gate fully open with the swing arm? what I mean is at the pivot point does the gate open into the swing arm as they go in the same direction. I would of thought the pivot point would be on the opposite side just otside of the swing point but I could see this being annoying also.
The gate will only open about 90 degrees + a little bit before the gate hinges contact the carrier hinge.
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hmmm, seems like bumper guys could add a little gate guard to the pivot point to prevent the tourqing. Simple rubber stopping device allong the pivot point ;-) I will say if I do replace the rear bumper there is no question the LOD is the best I've seen with the built in tool box.
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I love my LoD bumpers.



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I talked to LOD today about there bumper and they stated they will be making guards for the front. Bolt on guard options.
Old 12-17-2007, 05:50 PM
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How long did it take to receive your LOD bumpers? I just placed my order and was curious how long it would take to arrive. 1 to 2 weeks?
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Originally Posted by NE Wrangling
I talked to LOD today about there bumper and they stated they will be making guards for the front. Bolt on guard options.
I have been waiting for those to come out. I have been patient. I have had my front for almost a year now as it was one of the first production bumpers.


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