My New Bumper & Grill Guard [Archive] - Hummer Forums by Elcova

Longhorn

03-03-2005, 11:49 PM

I just got all this completed last week. So far I really like the combo. It has a nice proportional look and has certainly changed up the front end. Something about it just makes me smile. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Anyway, comments are welcome, compliments are appreciated and vicious malign attacks are expected.

Thanks again to Cinci for everything!

If you can't keep it on your H2, keep it in the forum.

Longhorn

03-03-2005, 11:49 PM

Longhorn

03-03-2005, 11:50 PM

Longhorn

03-03-2005, 11:52 PM

next one

Longhorn

03-03-2005, 11:54 PM

Next to a wheelin' buddy.

Kevin B

03-03-2005, 11:57 PM

It looks like you already got the chance to scratch it up http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. BTW where's the winch http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif. If you dont mind me asking, what are the green wires for? Are they some sort of lanyard or ground strap??

Longhorn

03-03-2005, 11:59 PM

Oh yeah,

The Hella 4000s are going back on once I get a mounting solution fabbed up. I don't like the SMA light tabs available. They look flimsey to me.

Kevin B

03-04-2005, 12:00 AM

Oh man I missed that last picture. Who's D-90?? Im supprised he would be seen with *Best Grey Poupon Voice On* the likes of an H2 http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

Longhorn

03-04-2005, 12:01 AM

No winch yet. (Yeah I know)

Yes, just a lanyard to secure the T pin that holds the grill guard in the upright position.

Longhorn

03-04-2005, 12:30 AM

Its one of my Rover buddies. His truck is pretty tricked out (Very Flexy!). I've tried to get him out to some HUMMER events but it just hasn't worked out.

Here's a group shot from the other day after we finished the bumper. His driveway is our garage.

KenP

03-04-2005, 01:46 AM

Nice collection of trucks... except that little white one. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Longhorn

03-04-2005, 03:50 AM

There's a reason that little white one is tucked way in the back behind the others.

I love the Rovers. I'm a former D90 guy myself. I gotta be honest though, overall, there is no comparison to the H2. I know the smaller specialized vehicles do certain things better but there isn't any other vehicle I'd own right now. The H2 had most all of the attributes I liked about my Defender with way more creature comforts, reliabilty, towing cabability, passenger/cargo room.

I'll probably own another D90 someday though as a Sunday driver. They're a great investment because there are barely 5000 total in the US.

I'm ready for an H2 that can do this though-
(this is before he added more lift, 35s, an extended drive shaft and extended brake lines.)

visionmotorsport

03-04-2005, 07:33 PM

LOOKS Like the dumpster was on fire at one time.... was it burning near the H2?

Spike

03-04-2005, 08:13 PM

originally posted by Sfox,
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Such a happy truck </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
That truck is not happy, it's high! Was Shaggy driving it? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

alecs wife

03-06-2005, 12:35 AM

Welcome to the wonderful world of front end protection.

R2

alecs wife

03-06-2005, 12:38 AM

Second view

alecs wife

03-06-2005, 11:52 PM

Those are not rocks, that is the first Hummer only dealership in the country with a test track. Our group was allowed to have fun that day. I would also like to mention that I did climb the H1 only 21in veritical step several times.

I am glad you like the pics. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Bergstrom Hummer of Milwaukee.

tower

03-11-2005, 04:03 PM

Dear LRC,

So you went with the Road Armor winch bumper and the SMA HD brushguard? Interesting combination. Do you know which winches will work with your bumper? Brands, capacities, electric vs. hydraulic?

alecs wife

03-11-2005, 05:15 PM

just check
www.roadarmor.com (http://www.roadarmor.com)

It will give you the whole list.

hummerNCO

03-11-2005, 05:26 PM

I do like that bumper. I am wondering how it effects (or is it affects) the approach angle; apparently not too badly if you did the 21 inch vertical step. Do you have a lift or bigger tires?

What is the difference between effects and affects?

Longhorn

03-11-2005, 06:29 PM

I actually bought the bumper and grill guard used from another forum member. He did quite a bit of custom fab work to make the two pieces work together but the final product works great!

Now I just have to get a winch!!

The bumper does a very good job of preserving the approach angle. I am running 37' BFG MTs with no lift. They are great tires!

effect is passive or caused by something else Ex- Bipolar disorder (hummerman, Spidey) has certain side effects.
affect is an action verb. Ex- A president can affect change.

alecs wife

03-12-2005, 12:32 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by hummerNCO:
I do like that bumper. I am wondering how it effects (or is it affects) the approach angle; apparently not too badly if you did the 21 inch vertical step. Do you have a lift or bigger tires?

What is the difference between effects and affects? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The bumper is designed to maintain the stock approach angle. Yes I have 37" tires with no lift. 37's fit perfect.

tower

03-12-2005, 01:45 PM

Effect = result, outcome
It is a noun defining an OUTCOME (caused by some action).

Affect = change, modify in some way.
It is a verb defining an ACTION (which causes some outcome).

Hopefully my writing this will AFFECT your syntax and cause the desired EFFECT.

I hope this doesn't sound arrogant, just hoping to answer your question.

hummerNCO

03-12-2005, 03:20 PM

Wow, there are some smart fellers here. Those were the best explanations I’ve heard yet. Thank you. I had been wondering about it for some time.

Reading this thread has affected my views about a winch bumper. The effect is that I may seriously consider installing one. How was that? Oh, and when it’s time to replace the tires… 37’s.

alecs wife

03-12-2005, 11:33 PM

HummerNCO, pm me if you would like to know more about this setup.

R2

tower

03-13-2005, 08:24 PM

Dear hummerNCO,

Perfect!

DRTYFN

03-14-2005, 12:08 AM

I wasn't going to post any pics of the new bumper until I had some new synthetic rope in it, but I want you guys to be able to have another choice.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

KenP

03-14-2005, 04:00 PM

I like that one the best of all. SOOO WHEEEAT. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif And no smileys.

HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ

03-14-2005, 09:08 PM

WOW DRTY that is a nice job. Even if I am a Mall Queen driver I would pick that bumper over a whole lot of other bumpers for an off road rig. That sucker looks sharp.
Well when the value of the H2's go in the dumper I'll buy My second H2 to use to make an off roader with and I would be happy to have that setup. If I have a Mall Queen and a
Dirt Queen would that raise Me up a little on the scab scale? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
Good Job!!
TAZ

ROX

03-14-2005, 10:42 PM

Nice Job!! The new bumper looks great! Now get out there and see how well it works!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

ROX

03-14-2005, 11:14 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
I like that one the best of all. SOOO WHEEEAT. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif And no smileys. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_111.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxdm867YYUS')
I almost forgot!!

KenP

03-15-2005, 12:01 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Posted by Taz:
WOW DRTY that is a nice job. Even if I am a Mall Queen driver I would pick that bumper over a whole lot of other bumpers for an off road rig. That sucker looks sharp.
Well when the value of the H2's go in the dumper I'll buy My second H2 to use to make an off roader with and I would be happy to have that setup. If I have a Mall Queen and a
Dirt Queen would that raise Me up a little on the scab scale? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>DRTY, I bet money I know someone who would by a Flaming Chrome one.
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

H2Finally

03-15-2005, 02:02 AM

Alas, Drty wouldn't compromise his design with a blingin CHROME version http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif. I know, I've asked... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

DRTYFN

03-15-2005, 04:43 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2Finally:
Alas, Drty wouldn't compromise his design with a blingin CHROME version http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif. I know, I've asked... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you really really really have to have chrome I'll look into it just for you. But no flames. I've got to draw the line somewhere.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

alecs wife

03-15-2005, 11:23 AM

It's eons better than the Warn option.

Nice job Drty, very clean.

Longhorn

03-15-2005, 08:36 PM

Aw, that's cute Dirty. Its like a little bumperette. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

I liked it from the begining. The design is simple and functional so I guess it all comes down to the price point. If you can compete with the Warn, you've got a winner.

Do you just hack out the middle section of the existing bumper or does it come completely assembled (with a core exchange)?

Congrats on getting it out to market. I'm sure the R & D on something like this was a real bear. I hope it sells like hotcakes. How are you going to brand it? DrtyFAB?

DRTYFN

03-15-2005, 08:42 PM

Why would we want to compete with a 10 gauge bumper when ours is mostly 1/4" with very sturdy 3/16" wings? Ours holds a 12K winch vs. their 9500 pounder. Apples & oranges. You'll see.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif