eimkeith 3rd gen rear bumper development:
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snowtank
Where the fuck did my beer go!?
Just arrived and got it home. Damn you package these things well! And I can already tell it's going to be so much easier than the coastal kits! Looks like I'm going to have a busy few weekends ahead of me with all the mods. 
this is me laughing at myself right now.
OK, first thing - check the large radius bends in the center section for shipping damage (since "this end up" is code for FTS)
if they're tweaked (at least one should be) then the second package (hardware) will have reinforcement plates that go under the radius and contoured accordingly - they can (and were intended to be) used as a bend template for shipping damage correction - and double as swingout hinge reinforcing plates.
also -second photo - how the hell do you puncture the top of the box during shipping?!?
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snowtank
Where the fuck did my beer go!?
Radius's look good. (I use to work in a bending shop doing bumpers , sliders, skids etc) I have a full fab shop that works for me now and powder coating next month will be set up and running. (This will be the first piece to go in).OK, first thing - check the large radius bends in the center section for shipping damage (since "this end up" is code for FTS)
if they're tweaked (at least one should be) then the second package (hardware) will have reinforcement plates that go under the radius and contoured accordingly - they can (and were intended to be) used as a bend template for shipping damage correction - and double as swingout hinge reinforcing plates.
also -second photo - how the hell do you puncture the top of the box during shipping?!?
As for that I watched FedEx unload it by himself and it kinda hit the ground and I saw a shift from where the wings were in the box shift. All good. This will be a cake walk. Thanks for the bumper and stellar customer service and notifications through the process bro!
snowtank
Where the fuck did my beer go!?
And also now I can't wait to ditch my arb front and by yours instead. But I need tires first.
Put on some lipstick and shake that money maker buddy. You’ll have that money for the mods in no time. Lol.
snowtank
Where the fuck did my beer go!?
How do you think I was able to afford the bumper.
Long time viewer, first time caller. Any options for a 2" body lift in the works?
Tom Leykis fan? Welcome aboard.
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More of an Art Bell guy, but I'm happy to be here. All of your guys' build threads have been incredibly helpful in enabling my wild spending.
I'm an idiot and I don't understand what you're saying I should be cutting.
Unless you mean reduce my body lift...
Stairgod
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Sawzall is for clearancing body metal for tire clearance
No body lift required.
Right. I'm already running a 2" body lift with a ~2.5" suspension lift.
I guess I could just deal with a nice gap until I'm convinced to cut down the body lift.
snowtank
Where the fuck did my beer go!?
The bumper is pretty much requiring a 1" body lift.
snowtank
Where the fuck did my beer go!?
I'm dealing with a 1" gap on the front bumper now. I'm not a fan but it is what it is.
Stairgod
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Can always cut the metal that the bumper is hitting..lol
snowtank
Where the fuck did my beer go!?
Very true. I need to cut and resend up the mounting points to the frame to raise the bumper. But there is always a way.
snowtank
Where the fuck did my beer go!?
Little bump cause I have had way to much on my plate. Got the body lift installed but really haven't touched the bumper or fuel tank. Slowly just been grabbing parts. The fuel tank is more scaring me to tackle so been researching and then researching more. All those threads are a good jump off point but I'm worried about hoses and wiring. I did order a different fuel gauge cause I could care less about the stock dash and this is a toy. Anyone have links to what they used for hoses, new fuel caps and the rest?
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