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surfarii Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2006 Posts: 307 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject: Surfarii front bumper |
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A week of shaping. Its powder coated so no bondo here just pure back breaking sanding, welding, sanding ,welding , well you get the picture
The 2 holes are for twist in tabs that my tow bar connects to |
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mattt Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 1143
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Brudda.....what size front tires are those? |
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surfarii Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2006 Posts: 307 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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mattt wrote: |
Hey Brudda.....what size front tires are those? |
BFG m t
215/75/r 15 |
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90runner Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2006 Posts: 118 Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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What kind of lift doe you need to run those? |
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mattt Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 1143
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks man. 215's are what 27" or 28" tall right? Mind putting a tape measure to them for diameter? |
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surfarii Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2006 Posts: 307 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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mattt wrote: |
Thanks man. 215's are what 27" or 28" tall right? Mind putting a tape measure to them for diameter? |
Matt 27 3/4" right to left with 30 lbs of air. Hope that helps
90runner
Posted: Today, 6:54 pm Post subject:
What kind of lift do you need to run those?
Adjusters in front beam . New 1 1/2 longer arms in rear cranked down 2
clicks is how I did it . But there is more than one way to skin a cat. If you really want to know How do a search and you will find much detailed info
Mahalo, John |
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90runner Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2006 Posts: 118 Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info. |
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c.davis419 Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2003 Posts: 506 Location: Vista,CA
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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Kudos on your bumper, its awesome!!! _________________ 1967 beetle
1974 Thing |
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Rev. Scott Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2006 Posts: 770 Location: Philo, Ca.
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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show off!
...pretty sweet! |
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90runner Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2006 Posts: 118 Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Your rear arms where did you get them? |
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surfarii Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2006 Posts: 307 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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90runner wrote: |
Your rear arms where did you get them? |
Suspensions unlimited custom made them 1 1/2 " longer .Most people buy the 1" longer ones that are easier to come by but I wanted my wheel / tire to sit in the center of the wheel well with it lifted.
John |
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