Drahcir495 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djag12 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 SWEET. When I click on the link you give for him it takes me to a domain server. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Yeah...it appears that the site is down. I have the front bumper from them and love it. Rich...are they going to offer the rear without a tire carrier? I don't care for the looks of that on a truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I like the bumper, but not crazy about the spare holder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 cool bumper.. agree about the spare carrier, but that thing needs some points for d-rings for sure.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Yeah...it appears that the site is down. I have the front bumper from them and love it. Rich...are they going to offer the rear without a tire carrier? I don't care for the looks of that on a truck. 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djag12 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Do you know what the cost is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 cool bumper.. agree about the spare carrier, but that thing needs some points for d-rings for sure.... 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Rich, can I get one in chrome? Seriously.... :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Do you know what the cost is? The site is back up now :cheers:. I believe the price will be inline with his XJ bumpers - Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Rich, can I get one in chrome? Seriously.... :cheers: :jump: I guess anything is possible - funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Rich, can I get one in chrome? Seriously.... :cheers: Get one bare and take it to a plating place... It shouldn't cost too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookspanS Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Rich, can I get one in chrome? Seriously.... :cheers: Are you like Goldmember....only Chromemember??? :rotfl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Crap. I thought these guys were in FL. AZ, too far shipping wise. It's the cleanest design for the MJ rear I've seen and w. the built in hitch would prolly save a bit of weight over the stock bumper + the hitch I have now. Ain't no chroming places here. I think they are all out in Cali. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche89 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 i am the one that picked that bumper up when i was up there to put on my lift kit at his shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroader461 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 i am the one that picked that bumper up when i was up there to put on my lift kit at his shop You and i should meet up so i can take a look at it and see if i wanna spend the money on it :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comanche89 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 yeah we should Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLHTAZ Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Crap. I thought these guys were in FL. AZ, too far shipping wise. 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy in Pa Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 This is VERY COOL!!! Mike is a good guy and makes some quality bumpers. Quite a few folks run his winch/non-winch bumpers on the east coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Crap. I thought these guys were in FL. AZ, too far shipping wise. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drahcir495 Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 The bumper is on and it s ! Just have to get the jeep painted now :shake: . More pictures are on the last page of my build-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroader461 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Awesome looking bumper....not a fan of the tire carrier tho.. :dunno: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperWade2 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Awesome looking bumper....not a fan of the tire carrier tho.. :dunno: :agree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icurunnin Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I have been looking for one with a tire carrier :nuts: Have to look into this option for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87mjdriver Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 I got another idea for that tire carrier. take your tailgate off and have the protofab guys put a bend in the verticle arm so the tire sits at a 45* angle, it would look sorta like that tire gate thing, but look better and be a lot more resonable priced. 3 cheers for the protofab guys though, for listening to customers and coming out with a very good looking bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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