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Old 12-22-2011, 06:02 AM
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Forgive me for asking, but what is the purpose of a stinger bar off the front bumper?
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Old 12-22-2011, 06:03 AM
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I thought it worked as a guide when approaching an object for these guys that like to rock climb.
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It can keep you from flopping the Jeep on the front end when coming down a hill, and if you do flop all the way over it should save the hood.
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It's for rock crawling and I've also heard it helps if ya roll it.
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It looks badass
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Someone just asked that question the other day...weird. One of the responses attached a video of a two door coming down some rocks and ending up on its nose, the stinger kept it from flopping over onto the roof
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Someone just asked that question the other day...weird. One of the responses attached a video of a two door coming down some rocks and ending up on its nose, the stinger kept it from flopping over onto the roof
That's kind of what I thought, but some of them don't look like they'd get the job done. That's why I was wondering.

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It's also good for killing zombies!
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It keeps a rig from going ass over tea kettle on very steep descents
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Originally Posted by dmwil
That's kind of what I thought, but some of them don't look like they'd get the job done. That's why I was wondering.

Thanks to everyone for the replies! Now I know!
If you get a bumper with the stinger welded on and gusseted, like the PSC bumpers, they would probably stop a tumble. But the bolt on cheapos are more for appearance.
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