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Thanks, but don't be so quick to put yours down :cheers: . I do plan on using it for a recovery point - unless I can be persuaded that it in not in my {or others} best interests; safety wise. I will be using all new grade 8 harware, and it doesn't apear to be any less supported than the U-haul hitch I have on there now. I will contact Mike and ask him about the class rating on these bumpers next week. - Rich

I had my front bumper shipped from them to FL. It cost me $97 to ship and I am sure it weighs more than the rear one will. EDIT: I take that back...just went and looked at the site and the Cherokee bumpers shown range between 94 - 104 lbs...my front is 96 lbs... Mine was shipped UPS ground - three pieces total. If I remember correctly, I think it was going to be $140? Don't quote me on that, because Mike was kind enough to send it out using my UPS account number. Shipping should be cheaper without the tire carrier. BLHTAZ, do you remember a company in CLW/StPete called Alert Bumper? I ask because I am sure you deal with a lot of part suppliers, and I seem to recall them doing metal plating. They may be able to help out hornbrod.- Rich

Looks like the Graf Zeppelin, mein Herr! BTW Anyone know the difference between the Graf Zeppelin and Rush Limbaugh? One's a flaming Nazi gasbag. The other is just a dirigible. :brows: I had to look up dirigible :cheers:

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:jump: I guess anything is possible - funny

The site is back up now :cheers:. I believe the price will be inline with his XJ bumpers - Rich

I wish the site was up - they offer the those as upgrades on their XJ bumpers. I see no reason why they would not be offered on the MJ bumpers - same base design. I did look at adding those on, but I decided agaist it. I wanted a smoother look, and in my opinion it made the bumper look to busy. I could be wrong, it may not look that way in person :dunno:

Yeah, it looks like the site is down. I figured I would post it up because it is bound to come back online. Yes, the bumper was offered to me without the swing-out tire carrier. I chose to get it because; it can be easily removed, and I did not want to regret not getting it later. To be honest, I originally did not want it. After staring at the picture for hours, it grew on me :D .

I have been working on Mike at ProtoFab to make some sliders for the LB MJ for a while now. I happened to mention to him that I would love to get one of his RockSolid Rear XJ Bumpers modified to work on a MJ. Today my friends - as the Maverick would say - I got my bumper . I ordered the newly redesigned RockSolid XJ rear bumper specially fabricated to work on the jeep MJ pick-ups. I had mine upgraded to include a swing out spare tire carrier, and side extensions to my specifications. We officially have another rear MJ bumper option! Here is a picture of the prototype bumper until I get my own mounted up -> Here is what I found when I got out of a meeting today-> Unwrapped -> These supports are a work of art -> Working off the original design, I had Mike modify the sides of the bumper by extending them out to the back of the rear taillights - for more protection -> I am not sure if Mike will be using this on all future bumpers or not? I just thought it was an improvement that I would be willing to pay for. I added the spare tire carrier option on mine -> Thick steel and reinforce on the inside -> It is late - for me, so I will have to update my progress as I go along. In the mean time, be sure to check out Mike’s web site http://www.protofab4x4.com , and don’t forget to tell him that we need Rock Rails for our trucks!

I have been working on Mike at ProtoFab to make some sliders for the LB MJ for a while now. Well, I mention to him that I would also like to get one of his RockSolid Rear XJ Bumpers modified to work on a MJ. Today my friends - as the Maverick would say - I got my bumper . I passed on the first one {another lucky CC member picked it up} because I wanted some custom work done to mine. We officially have another rear MJ bumper option! Here is a picture of the prototype bumper until I get my own mounted up -> This thing is very heavy duty, and I am extremely impressed with the quality. I will be updating my build-up thread with all the progress pictures -> http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopi ... &start=120. Be sure to check out Mike’s web site http://www.protofab4x4.com , and don’t forget to tell him that we need Rock Rails for our trucks!

:yes: Correction; Your truck needs a ball with, or without an extra port ;)

That is what I did :oops: . I will give it a try your way and see that helps. Thanks, Rich

If you still have the rear height-sensing valve -- this won't help. The factory setup is biased to send virtually zero braking force to the rear wheels when the bed is unloaded. That sucks, I thought I had an answer. Is there a way to trick the valve into believing it has a full load? I zip-tied it up, but is still refuses to engage. I may just have to remove it :roll: .

Thank you for posting this information. I hope this corrects my lack of stopping power. - Rich

Could you make it a sticky? How about a thread in the DIY forum? I can't find it. Thanks, Rich

The day I got her-> Latest picture - not yet complete ->

Yep, I did. Look here for the write-up http://comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopi ... c&start=90

Looks like I'm going Saturday, but not with the MJ. I will be hitching a ride in a V8 powered YJ :D. I will be sure to stop by your tent - Rich

hmm. I dunno. Also didnt know there was a limit so I will cease n desist on them. :oops: No limit on posts - I know that I want to see all of your progress pics under one thread :brows: . This way I do not miss one moment of the transformation. Looks good x2 by the way

Last thing I needed to read today :cry:. I am very sorry to hear about that - he was a handsome dog.

:cheers: It sounds Great . Congrats on a job well done - Rich

Awesome! Thanks for the idea - Rich

Was the cancer caused by huffing the Disco Purple paint? :rotf:

Welcome to the club :cheers: . Looks like a nice MJ. We will all be ready to help out with your swap questions when you get back from Iraq - Rich

Very nice looking. How do you like the full time NP242? The are a few tricks that you can use to get that contact paper off without damaging the paint if you decide to do so. :cheers: - Rich