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Old 04-26-2001, 04:41 AM   #10
ChuckH
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No, I wouldn't do it again, but what's done is done! Here's my list of problems, which is particularly lengthy when you consider the 3-1/2 month wait!:

1) Missing or misaligned bolt holes. Unable to properly attach bumper right away and bumper rubs the paint on the rear of my truck.

2) Left side sits lower than right. (Do they know what a tape measure is?)

3) Bumper is kind of twisted from left to right, making an awkward fit. I will have to shim the left side to level it out atleast a little.

4) Wheel bolts not properly spaced.

5) Wheel support arm too short.

6) Carrier hinge bolt too short (um, duh!)

7) Carrier hits receiver when closing. I have to lift up on the arm to clear.

8) Welds are ugly (like worse than I would do and I've never welded anything in my life!)

9) Paint problems including poor coverage in spots and plenty of runs. There certainly was no surface prep.

KMA waited until the weekend before I got the bumper to actually build it and it shows. The quality is just plain crap.

Now, the good news is I have something to work with and most or all of the things that need to be fixed can be done by myself or my Brother. The basic design is good and I like the looks (from a distance!). I have to repair my bodywork behind the bumper, but will drill and reallign as necessary and then repaint the bumper later. I plan to lower the tire about 2 inches and maybe move it left a couple inches too.

I had better bumper ideas, but having them built was going to cost too much money. At that time, Mosi decided he didn't want the KMA, so I bought his order. The price is good, but you get what you pay for. I'm now wishing I had spent the extra $300 or $400 to build one of my designs. With any luck, there will be better offerings coming soon, so I would wait. KMA should not even be doing business, and I doubt they will be in business for a very long time.



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