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Old 04-09-2009 | 07:22 PM
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How difficult / or impossible to modify the TJ hi rock bumper for the JK ? Any suggestions? Thanks ahead for your comments.
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Old 04-09-2009 | 08:07 PM
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Any pics of it?
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Old 04-09-2009 | 08:30 PM
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got measurements of the mounts? Pictures? they mount to the frame, could measure the frame then, I have the JK high rock bumper. They JK is 5inches wider then the TJ not sure how much wider the frame is.
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Old 04-10-2009 | 08:24 AM
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will post pics of back of bumper. the hi rock has the four holes on the top to mount.
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Old 04-10-2009 | 09:25 AM
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my guess is it will take some cutting and welding, the frame dimensions are different but can't tell for sure w/o pics
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Old 04-10-2009 | 09:27 AM
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my guess is it will take some cutting and welding, the frame dimensions are different but can't tell for sure w/o pics
agreed lets see some pics. im sure it's possible. anything is possible with a welder and some cutting equipment
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Old 04-10-2009 | 10:36 AM
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agreed lets see some pics. im sure it's possible. anything is possible with a welder and some cutting equipment
I think you could mod a volkswagon bumper if you can cut and weld, lol.

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Old 04-17-2009 | 08:14 PM
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was really hoping it wasn't that difficult - go figure. surely can take it to the Metal Shop for mods. i really like that bumper on my TJ.
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Old 04-17-2009 | 09:11 PM
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I have the high rock for the JK and always thought it looked heavy and bulky, and liked the TJ look too. I got out the sawzall, grinder, welder and voila!

See what you think...






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Old 04-20-2009 | 06:15 PM
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awesome - so is that the TJ or the JK bumper on your jeep
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