Does anyone know if you need any new brackets when upgrading from a plastic to a REAR capable (metal) bumper?
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Nope, the bumper studs use the the same frame mounts.Does anyone know if you need any new brackets when upgrading from a plastic to a REAR capable (metal) bumper?
Thanks @Jeffola . I saw your name on a few posts.. Do you mind looking at this modular bumper link? I'm not sure if this is the same one you ordered because if you look close at the center there is a rectangular cutout. Thoughts? https://www.ebay.com/itm/3350311836...8197NeGQuC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPYNope, the bumper studs use the the same frame mounts.
I can just about GUARANTEE that the link you sent is exactly the same one. At $600 buy it, break it down and have it all powder coated. There’s a reason it’s $600 shipped. I got my hands on a capable and added a KR off road double off road kit.Thanks @Jeffola . I saw your name on a few posts.. Do you mind looking at this modular bumper link? I'm not sure if this is the same one you ordered because if you look close at the center there is a rectangular cutout. Thoughts? https://www.ebay.com/itm/3350311836...8197NeGQuC&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I take it the powder coat is crap on these modulars? I may roll the dice with it. Those capable bumpers are awesome. Actually what i wanted in the first place but cant find any take offs near me. Sweet rig.I can just about GUARANTEE that the link you sent is exactly the same one. At $600 buy it, break it down and have it all powder coated. There’s a reason it’s $600 shipped. I got my hands on a capable and added a KR off road double off road kit.
I'm base and have plastic everything. I'm getting a capable bumper soon, will it matter what type of new skid plate I get, or should I get oem metal? If I got an aftermarket metal skid will that fit properly with it, or like I said just get oem metal. Also, can I just swap out the foglights in my plastic, or should i go aftermarket. Thanks!I just finished the plastic to capable swap in my OBX with parking sensors. Here is what I learned…
1. The wire harness is the same between the 2 bumpers, but they have different anchor points. Get out the zip ties!
2. The only difference between the sensors Is the angle that they connect. Swapped 2 sensors from the rear bumper to the front and everything fits.
3. Plan on rebuilding the bumper about 3 times. You’ll forgot something (D rings), or have to reroute wires, or some other reason.
4.The sensor brackets are not interchangeable. Either order them or make sure they come with the bumper.
5. Replace the flimsy plastic skid plate with the metal ones. Either buy the entire kit or find the front and engine plates.
6. If you don’t want to shave off your tow hooks, then order the brackets as if you had the Modular bumper. The parts numbers are out there.
7. It’s able to be done by yourself. It’s a great way to hide from the family.
The OEM plastic skid will fit with some mild trimming. The OEM steel would be the correct replacement. Aftermarket steel skids should work, as long as they are listed to work with factory steel bumpers (Capable and Modular). I also have an extra metal skid here in FL that is just taking up space in the garage....I'm base and have plastic everything. I'm getting a capable bumper soon, will it matter what type of new skid plate I get, or should I get oem metal? If I got an aftermarket metal skid will that fit properly with it, or like I said just get oem metal. Thanks!
There is only 1 width. IT lines up with non-Sas flares just fine.Are there two different widths of capable bumpers? Pictures of Black Diamond Broncos equipped with the wider fender flares appear to show the capable bumper ends lining up with the flare. I am concerned that that a Back Diamond capable bumper would be too wide for a base bronco with the shorter fender flares?
Thanks for the clarification.There is only 1 width. IT lines up with non-Sas flares just fine.