New Crawler Bumper Line at BJ's Off-Road

[TPICherokee]

We just released our new Crawler Bumper series! It is a very cool bumper, the rear will be out in the next couple weeks!

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/CartGenie/prod-1148.htm

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/crawlernowinchbar.jpg

[Chumley360]

I think I just drooled a little.......If I didn't need to do some serious fixing to the Wag, Dodge and house I know where my tax refund would be going. That looks awesome guys:thumbsup:

[710 Burner]

Ooooohh shiney. :thumbsup:

[RamJetFSJ]

Love it. Any pics from the side?

[mattmopar440]

Ooooohh shiney. :thumbsup:

Is chrome an option ??

[24tesla]

Ha! You guys are gonna bankrupt me before it is over...... :banghead:

New bumpers added to 'To Do' list...

[TPICherokee]

Love it. Any pics from the side?

Yes and no, we are changing the angle so it lines up better with the fascia so I will wait until he finishes prototype #2 to show this.

[RAMBLINFSJ]

Yeah, My J20 NEEDS that bumper!

[will e]

Certainly want more pics. What's shipping to Phoenix 'terminal pickup' going to run (approx)

[TPICherokee]

Certainly want more pics. What's shipping to Phoenix 'terminal pickup' going to run (approx)

These are UPS-able so what is your zip code and do you want the winch bar?

Thanks!

[olllllo]

That thing is absolutely awesome. I can't wait to see the rear.

[RAMBLINFSJ]

Holy Moley, I just saw the price tag! Way to much for me.

[will e]

85213 (I can go with a business address if that is cheaper)

With a winch bar.


And sure they are not cheap but they are priced pretty good compared to other vendors products of a similar type (and they fit our jeep...)

[TPICherokee]

Holy Moley, I just saw the price tag! Way to much for me.
It is more expensive than our other bumpers but the other bumpers are built off of something... Dozer II is 2x6 steel capped with brackets welded through it, the Cliffhanger is a 7x7 piece with brackets welded through it and ends welded on. This is fabricated from scratch from flat stock, it all takes time (and money)... So there is twice as much welding, twice as much grinding, etc. Doing it this way allows us to bring the bumper close to the facia and the brackets now mount from underneath instead of the side.

[TPICherokee]

85213 (I can go with a business address if that is cheaper)

With a winch bar.


Depending on the exact size when it is done, it will either be:

$95 residential or $145 residential. It all depends on the size when complete. If you have a widetrack it will definitely be $145. For a business, it takes $10 off of each quote.

Thanks!

[847JeffL]

Looks real good reminds me of ARB Bull Bars.

[1jeep]

Dang, to rich for my blood. Maybe with the winch!:thumbsup:

[srobertsfsj]

I like it alot, could be a little shorter for better approach angle but it looks mean! :thumbsup:

[kwai]

Will you have a version that mounts the Warn 8274?

[RAMBLINFSJ]

It is more expensive than our other bumpers but the other bumpers are built off of something... Dozer II is 2x6 steel capped with brackets welded through it, the Cliffhanger is a 7x7 piece with brackets welded through it and ends welded on. This is fabricated from scratch from flat stock, it all takes time (and money)... So there is twice as much welding, twice as much grinding, etc. Doing it this way allows us to bring the bumper close to the facia and the brackets now mount from underneath instead of the side.

Oh, I completely understand the labor involved and not to mention what plate steel costs, it's just priced beyond my budget. It looks great, I'm just poor.

[RamJetFSJ]

Ill be saving up for this one for sure! Been wanting a winch bumper, but wasnt sold on the other BJs bumpers, the prerunner being my fav up until now. But didnt really want to do the tube look. This one is perfect. Thanks BJs

[TPICherokee]

Will you have a version that mounts the Warn 8274?

Yes, you would select the front mount winch option.

[Gutter]

Is there a wait time?

[will e]

Any way you can get the winch mounted just a little lower.. I hate to cover up the grill.

It's a good looking bumper for sure.

[Metal Twister]

Nice looking bumper guys! The quality looks top notch and with the labor cost, materials, and other misc. costs it looks like a great value. You get what you pay for and if I wasnt already hooked up Id save up for one. Nice Job http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/metaltwister/SCRAM/PROFSheriffHL.gif

[TPICherokee]

Is there a wait time?

Nope, just build time.

[TPICherokee]

Any way you can get the winch mounted just a little lower.. I hate to cover up the grill.

It's a good looking bumper for sure.

I don't see why not, our builder is very good and can make that happen.

[gladman]

I think the price is okay. I have 67 Gladiator... any love for the old truck guys?

[austinaubinoe]

WOW very nice. Its a shame $850 is just the base price though. Guess its kinda the same deal with the WJ grand bumpers.

Whats the deal with the recessed lights being pricey and not including lights?

I would like to see a fully loaded one (with front mount winch if possible) from every angle.

Thanks

[MadMax78]

Cool! That is just what I have been looking for. Got a pic of the rear?Saving my pennies. :thumbsup:

[TPICherokee]

I think the price is okay. I have 67 Gladiator... any love for the old truck guys?

The brackets we use interfere with the spring mounts on the 1963-73 J-trucks, once we get a truck here to mock something up off of, I am sure we can make something work but for now, no.

[TPICherokee]

WOW very nice. Its a shame $850 is just the base price though. Guess its kinda the same deal with the WJ grand bumpers.

Whats the deal with the recessed lights being pricey and not including lights?

I would like to see a fully loaded one (with front mount winch if possible) from every angle.

Thanks

The recessed lights are built using 1/4" thick round pipe, they are fully welded in, this is done to insure the integrity of the bumper, it is quite a bit of work to add those into the bumper.

[TPICherokee]

Cool! That is just what I have been looking for. Got a pic of the rear?Saving my pennies. :thumbsup:

The rear should should be completed in the next week or so.

[rocklaurence]

That's not a bad price for a great looking /functional bumper.:thumbsup:

[fulsizjeep]

I can sure picture one like that on our J20. <drool> :cool:

[mathman]

I can sure picture one like that on our J20. <drool> :cool:

I'm thinking the same thing about my J-20. :thumbsup:

[seamus]

This is a steal of a deal, a fab fours or similar is north of $2000 for my 2005 cummins, and there is a bigger market for late model stuff, lots more units to spread the design costs over. Awesome design and a good deal!

[Thumper168]

Could the bumper be built to fill the gap of a 3" body lift? and instead of the lights add 2" reciever mounts for my feeders to mount to???

[Gambler68]

This is a steal of a deal, a fab fours or similar is north of $2000 for my 2005 cummins, and there is a bigger market for late model stuff, lots more units to spread the design costs over. Awesome design and a good deal!

I worked for them for a couple weeks. They are nice bumpers, but 100% unabashedly marketed to people with large bank accounts/egos. Those bumpers are also designed in SolidWorks and fit with millimeters of tolerance.

This is a nice design, has some umpf to it but doesn't look like a giant stupid T-rex jaw jutting out.

[gladman]

The brackets we use interfere with the spring mounts on the 1963-73 J-trucks, once we get a truck here to mock something up off of, I am sure we can make something work but for now, no.


sooooo, not to be a pest, but if I could find someone near gig harbor with a 63-67, you'd be willing to look and see? If so, I'll start trying to find someone to help me out...

I talked to a fab shop in modesto once about this type of bumper and they said they could do it... I'm not quite roadworthy enough to drive to modesto just yet... but, I sure like the bumper you guys have and I try to steer my business to BJ's when I can because you guys have been so helpful on so many other things....

[TPICherokee]

Could the bumper be built to fill the gap of a 3" body lift? and instead of the lights add 2" reciever mounts for my feeders to mount to???

Yes to all of your questions. If you go here:

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/CartGenie/prod-1148.htm

There are options for body lifts, hitches, lights, etc so you add what you want and you're set!

[TPICherokee]

sooooo, not to be a pest, but if I could find someone near gig harbor with a 63-67, you'd be willing to look and see? If so, I'll start trying to find someone to help me out...

I talked to a fab shop in modesto once about this type of bumper and they said they could do it... I'm not quite roadworthy enough to drive to modesto just yet... but, I sure like the bumper you guys have and I try to steer my business to BJ's when I can because you guys have been so helpful on so many other things....

I think I know of a 1972 truck near here, every time I have tried to talk to him, he is never home. I can try again but if anyone else out if IFSJA land is near here, let me know. Thanks!

[gladman]

I'm gonna go on a hunt to find someone to be the template...

I'd love to have that bumper...

[Stuka]

Really nice job on the design.

The price seems high to many FSJ'ers, but thats not a bad price when you compare it to others bumpers of the same size and materials from Warn or ARB. Its actually still quite a bit less than their bumpers. Its not in my price range at this time, but one day!

[reece146]

Great looking bumper!

My only minor quibble: if you are still in the design and prototyping phase, have you considered making it a touch shorter vertically? Maybe it is just the photo but to my eye it looks like it hangs lower than need be...

[70Wangoneer]

Wow, price tag a bit too high to get that one snuck by the CFO (wife)!

[TPICherokee]

Great looking bumper!

My only minor quibble: if you are still in the design and prototyping phase, have you considered making it a touch shorter vertically? Maybe it is just the photo but to my eye it looks like it hangs lower than need be...

It is a little deceiving with the pics. The painted pic makes it look proper:

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/crawlerfront.jpg

The angles are weird and it is a little tall but to make it smaller loses the ability to put lights and stuff. We'll see what (if anything) changes on his 2nd bumper.

[TPICherokee]

Wow, price tag a bit too high to get that one snuck by the CFO (wife)!

You could always put one on layaway? :thumbsup:

[Dmntxn77]

I really like that new design! If only it had a big hoop. :thumbsup:

Is that Rob's work? If so, it looks like his skills are only improving! Very nice!

[okjeep]

It is a little deceiving with the pics. The painted pic makes it look proper:

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/crawlerfront.jpg

The angles are weird and it is a little tall but to make it smaller loses the ability to put lights and stuff. We'll see what (if anything) changes on his 2nd bumper.

if you could pull the d-ring mounts off and move the lights over, it could be a bit shorter.

[TPICherokee]

if you could pull the d-ring mounts off and move the lights over, it could be a bit shorter.

That can't happen, the d-ring mounts are what mounts the bumper on the backside which means those d-ring are directly tied to the frame which makes them super strong. The d-ring mounts are the only thing that cannot move.

[billyrb]

got a lot of work left to do, but if I can finish the beater in time, I'll have one at the ECI for those that want to see it up close.

[glady8r]

thats a serious bumper what does it weigh:thumbsup:

[TPICherokee]

thats a serious bumper what does it weigh:thumbsup:

Not sure yet, I have yet to put it on a scale. It would guess around the 100 lb mark.

[TPICherokee]

WOW very nice. Its a shame $850 is just the base price though. Guess its kinda the same deal with the WJ grand bumpers.

Whats the deal with the recessed lights being pricey and not including lights?

I would like to see a fully loaded one (with front mount winch if possible) from every angle.

Thanks

These pics are for a rig that has a 2" body lift and some side and angle shots:

http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/crawler2front.jpg


http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/crawlercorner.jpg



http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/crawleredge.jpg


http://www.bjsoffroad.com/cartgenie/images/large/crawlerside.jpg

[dirtman]

I have a 66 Gladiator, are the front springs the only things that interfere with the bumper mounting? I did a 3-link suspension conversion so may be in the market, can you tell me how far down the frame needs to be left bare for the brackets to bolt up? If you could post a pic of the frame mounts that would be awesome

Really like the last pic on the thread with the lights off to the sides :cool: :cool: :cool: .

[SNO*MAN]

Will there be a matching rear one in the near future?

[billyrb]

yes, and it's installed and been in use for a while. I think I have a picture on my work machine, I'll check tomorrow.

[Tigger4X]

The brackets we use interfere with the spring mounts on the 1963-73 J-trucks, once we get a truck here to mock something up off of, I am sure we can make something work but for now, no.



Have you found a truck to use for mock up yet? I have a '70 J-3000 that I might be able to make the drive up with. How long do you need it for? I also have a '67 J-3000 that I'm probably going to end up cutting the frame somewhere around the A-pillar. If it'd work you could tell what needs to be on it and you could use it.

Oh yeah ... Do you need a truck to mock up the '63-'73 rear bumper off of, or just for the front?

[dirtman]

getting ready to order, do you guys have any pics of how you do the hitch reciever option for this?

[billyrb]

are you wanting the hitch on the front or the rear?

[Tigger4X]

Ah-loo?

Have you found a truck to use for mock up yet? I have a '70 J-3000 that I might be able to make the drive up with. How long do you need it for? I also have a '67 J-3000 that I'm probably going to end up cutting the frame somewhere around the A-pillar. If it'd work you could tell what needs to be on it and you could use it.

Oh yeah ... Do you need a truck to mock up the '63-'73 rear bumper off of, or just for the front?

[dirtman]

Would be for if you guys had one on the front, you list an option on your wesite but i didnt know what that was...

[billyrb]

Ah-loo?
I didn't respond yet, as I don't know if Brent already found someone for prototyping that model yet. As soon as he responds to me, I'll be in touch.


Would be for if you guys had one on the front, you list an option on your wesite but i didnt know what that was...
I don't think we have a picture yet with one on the front, but I'll ask our builder.

[Tigger4X]

I didn't respond yet, as I don't know if Brent already found someone for prototyping that model yet. As soon as he responds to me, I'll be in touch.





Thanks ... its all good in the neighborhood :thumbsup:

[MonsterZ]

Wish I had seen this thread a couple of months ago, I wasn't too far away visiting one of my soldiers up at Madigan hospital at Ft. Lewis with the 65 Wag, I would have made the trip for ya'. Don't have it anymore now that I am back in Alaska...:(

[COLOFIREMAN]

Just found this thread......very cool bumpers!:thumbsup: