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Space Age Aluminum Bumpers

Discussion in 'Victory 4x4' started by monkeyevil, Jun 6, 2019.

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  1. Jun 30, 2019 at 10:34 AM
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    that is effing awesome.
    Would be a bit better than polished stainless, and lighter.
    I'm a welder and haver been wanting to make my own for while now. Never even thought about Aluminum.
     
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  2. Jun 30, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    Is the winch mount integrated? If not how much weight does it add?
     
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  3. Jul 1, 2019 at 10:15 AM
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    Thats still pretty light for steel! Any ETA with Aluminum. I do mainly trails with very rare rock crawling. Would the aluminum be enough or would you recommend steel? Weight is an issue as i have an overland build with lots of goodies lol. I have a steel now thats about 130lbs but hasn't seen a scratch on it.
     
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  4. Jul 1, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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    Probably a month out on release at this point. When they are ready to do, the lead times will be slightly longer than our 10-15 day average as we get the processes dialed.

    Winch mount is integrated, yes.

    I would say if you are worried about weight do the aluminum. Both are very strong for recovery, with the steel being better with direct hits and scrapes.
     
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  5. Jul 1, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    So if i did aluminum there would be no issues as far as winching is concerned? Are they reinforced? Thanks for the quick response!
     
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  6. Jul 1, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    No issues winching no, they are designed for recovery. Yep, reinforced where needed.
     
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  7. Jul 1, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    Thanks ill be on the lookout for them when they drop!
     
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  8. Jul 1, 2019 at 2:32 PM
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  9. Jul 3, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    Are they going to include the hoop like the VT3FS2-T does and if so can you order custom tube work?
     
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  10. Jul 3, 2019 at 7:20 AM
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    We will have a hoop option, but don't have the option for custom tube at this time.
     
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  11. Jul 3, 2019 at 12:31 PM
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    ^^^Thanks for your help, I will be following your progress with this project closely.^^^
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2019 at 7:42 AM
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    285/75/16 KM3’s. Cali Raised rock sliders Revtek 427AP lift kit Victory 4x4 Strike bumpers Warn VR8S winch
    I purchased the Strike front bumper waiting for delivery. I would like to get my winch before the bumper arrives, is it a universal mount, or do I need a specific brand. Thanks in advance for your help.
     
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  13. Jul 4, 2019 at 10:02 AM
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    If you look on their website they have a video for this. They recommend warn winches is but it is a universal mount. I think you generally need to remote mount the control box.
     
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  14. Jul 4, 2019 at 2:35 PM
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    Thank you
     
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  15. Jul 4, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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    You're welcome! I suppose I could have just linked it, hah.

     
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    A few posts up the page:

     
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  18. Jul 10, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    monkeyevil, Jul 10, 2019
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  19. Jul 10, 2019 at 4:27 PM
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    Maaaaaaan I want it. :pout:
     
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