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Bumper Bars for OEM Front Bumper??

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Old 02-22-2009 | 10:41 PM
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Just finished cutting mine down up front. Here are the results. I also sprayed it with Duplicolor bed liner and then sprayed my grill. Crappy pics, I'll try to get some in the daylight tomorrow.





Old 02-23-2009 | 04:46 AM
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that looks pretty good! are you going to add some recovery points on there as well? i see tabs on the stinger bar, are those for additional lights?
Old 02-23-2009 | 04:56 AM
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I ordered my Rugged Ridge from 4wd and Quadratec over a month ago and was told they would be coming in mid-February. I'm still waiting. First one to arrive wins. I'll return the other...or sell it to the highest bidder!

I like this design. I was torn between this one and the MBRP one. But I like being able to put 3 lights above the bar, not below.

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Old 02-24-2009 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by BackinBlack07
that looks pretty good! are you going to add some recovery points on there as well? i see tabs on the stinger bar, are those for additional lights?
I would like to, but I'm not sure how I would do it. Any suggestions?
Old 03-01-2009 | 01:58 PM
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Default Air flow to radiator?

Hey, don't mean to sound like a stick in the mud. But I am considering the same light bar (Rugged Ridge Light Bar in Textured Black) http://www.quadratec.com/products/12110_1100.htm but am concerned about air flow to the radiator. Does anyone think that three lights would block too much air to the radiator?
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Two KC HiLiTES SlimLite 130W Long Range on the outside and ONE KC HiLiTES SlimLite 130W Driving in the center.

Does anyone have install picks yet?

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Old 03-01-2009 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MyRubi
Hey, don't mean to sound like a stick in the mud. But I am considering the same light bar (Rugged Ridge Light Bar in Textured Black) http://www.quadratec.com/products/12110_1100.htm but am concerned about air flow to the radiator. Does anyone think that three lights would block too much air to the radiator?
I would like to use
Two KC HiLiTES SlimLite 130W Long Range on the outside and ONE KC HiLiTES SlimLite 130W Driving in the center.

Does anyone have install picks yet?
Not yet. I'm the one still waiting for my bar - 6 weeks now. I bought a single long-range Daylighter for the center and two driving Daylighters for the outside. I don't think it blocks anything. The bar sticks out far enough that there's plenty of airflow (from the pics). Also remember that the KC's are tappered in the rear and allow a good amount of airflow around the back. You should be fine with that combination. If you haven't ordered your bar yet, let me know, because I ordered two - one from Q-tec and another from 4WD. If both get here around the same time, I can sell you one and you won't have to wait. I was just going to return it, but can sell it to you for same price - need to pay shipping though.
Old 03-04-2009 | 05:41 AM
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Default Auxiliary Light Mount Brackets (Quadratec)

Hey, does anyone have these. They seem a little pricey ($69.99 + S&H). Anyone care to share their opinion on these. They have a less cluttered look. But only support 2 lights. Probably wouldn't work if you decided to replace your bumper later.


http://www.quadratec.com/products/12110_201.htm
Old 03-04-2009 | 06:36 AM
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Looks like my Rugged Ridge light bar shipped out today from Q-Tec. 4WD better hurry or they be gettin'a return!



I'll post pictures once it's installed - hopefully this weekend!
Old 03-04-2009 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cvjoint
The MBRP light bar is nice but everytime you ask about it they will have it back from powder coating in 2 weeks?. I have seen some people who had it ordered since January and still have not got it yet. They want you to pre order it. Its not like it is a Shockworks bumber. Why try to sell a product and not have it availble
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No excuses we have run into delivery issues on this bar, our production runs have not kept up with the demand for the product. I apologize.

We are a full in house design / manufacturing facility here at MBRPInc, we have a paint shop for parts we need painted but we do not have a power coating facility and are forced to go out of house for this service.

We have tried a couple shops but they did not deliver the quality we needed and this has held up delivery of these light bars. We now have a good reputable powder coat shop handling these pieces and are expecting to receive 22 units later today.

All orders for this part should leave tomorrow, I will let Steve ( MBRP Tech1) arrange this with those members who have a unit on order.

We are producing a larger run of these light bars now and should have good stock on the shelves from now on.

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Old 03-04-2009 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cvjoint
Its hard for a customer like myself to see a nice product they want and not be able to get it?. Alot of people cannot afford the price for a new bumper and this really fits the bill for me anyway. A really nice product. I have trouble waiting and I hope I recieve mine soon. I will be sure to post how it looks and it installs. Nice customer service and thanks for explaining the wait on the light bar.
I know how it is . When I order parts Im like a little kid and hate waiting for them to arrive. Our light bars really have had a less than perfect launch time wise. We are just trying to make the best of it for everyone now.

I just placed a in house work order for 40 more bars to be produced this morning so it wont be long till we have good stock and can ship next day.

I think Steve is going to be in touch with you on your order yet today.

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