NHM95
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- First Name
- Nate
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- Savannah, GA
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- 2020 Jeep Gladiator Sport S
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I recently upgraded my front bumper to a steel Mopar one. I was left with the plastic bumper and thought about selling It, but I have a feeling that its not really worth anything.
I then decided to turn it into a garage ornament. Below is a work in progress and im going to make additions in the future. For now, just tinkering around in the garage.
First, I hollowed out the bumper to make it as "light" as possible. Luckily, theres these small brackets that hold in the fog lights that I was able to keep
The second step was to take a two by four, or in this case, whatever you have laying around and drill a couple of holes for the top two bolts and for the studs on the tow hooks. (Yes, I know I need a longer piece of wood, but its all I had)
The third step is to use a speed bit for the two holes that the bolts will go through. Should look like something below. The OEM bolts are too short, so this was a way for me to use the factory bolts.
Finally, just tighten down the two bolts. I only have one stud on the tow hooks, but the tow hooks hold up pretty well. The hooks bolt directly to the frame and hold the whole bumper to the Jeep. So, it's a must to have the tow hooks supported so they don't fall out.
The almost final product. I added my old Illinois plate and plan to add little lights I can plug into an outlet. I also want to add something where I can hang it on a wall. It's by no means a masterpiece, but it's definitely a conversation starter.
It's a pretty "brief" explanation. Would love to hear if the Jeep community has any recommendations!
I then decided to turn it into a garage ornament. Below is a work in progress and im going to make additions in the future. For now, just tinkering around in the garage.
First, I hollowed out the bumper to make it as "light" as possible. Luckily, theres these small brackets that hold in the fog lights that I was able to keep
The second step was to take a two by four, or in this case, whatever you have laying around and drill a couple of holes for the top two bolts and for the studs on the tow hooks. (Yes, I know I need a longer piece of wood, but its all I had)
The third step is to use a speed bit for the two holes that the bolts will go through. Should look like something below. The OEM bolts are too short, so this was a way for me to use the factory bolts.
Finally, just tighten down the two bolts. I only have one stud on the tow hooks, but the tow hooks hold up pretty well. The hooks bolt directly to the frame and hold the whole bumper to the Jeep. So, it's a must to have the tow hooks supported so they don't fall out.
The almost final product. I added my old Illinois plate and plan to add little lights I can plug into an outlet. I also want to add something where I can hang it on a wall. It's by no means a masterpiece, but it's definitely a conversation starter.
It's a pretty "brief" explanation. Would love to hear if the Jeep community has any recommendations!
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