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Originally posted by Synchro
Steve at calmini needs to learn to do market research. everything he needs to know has been posted on the 3 main boards over the past 8 months. it seems that he has ignored all the hard work Schlud, ChuckH, Gothamist, MrT, FSRBIKER, Will, myself and everyone else have put into working, hypothisizing and prototyping on this issue.
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Well, I think this is pretty much market research. He produced a prototype bumper, and someone posted it to all the efficient and well attended Xterra boards. I doubt we would've added as much productive advice had we not seen their design. I think we should all step back and realize that it's a prototype, and it will hopefully be redesigned or further improved to become the bumper that most of us would want to own.
I kinda wish the side fenders were made of a single slab of 1/4 inch that would not bend under seriously harsh conditions, I would also like to see some open ends where a high lift can be inserted to aid in lifting the Xterra without any complex maneuvers. just stick it in the slot and start jacking. Some of the most effective designs are the simplest. A 4x4 square tube as the basis for the bumper, laid across behind the bumper, would allow for such a Hi Lift slot. or the slot could be a hole in the back bottom below the 4"tube, using it for the structural mount. the 1/4" plates for the sides would then be welded to the end. the tow hitch could be welded underneath the bar, and a more sano plate could be welded under at an angle, to cover up the undercarriage.
The top corners need not be too fancy, just a piece of 2x4 welded on top and angle cut to match the rear hatch.
The swingaway could be mounted to any part of the back, it'd be might strong.
I would take something similar that didn't have the tire carrier. I just don't like them.