Excellent video! Thanks for actually showing how much work it took to install everything and not making excuses or hiding anything. Great channel!
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@phantom6knight7 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these videos where the community is there to help with the installs. It's fantastic to have so much knowledge and skills readily available.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
We are very thankful to have suck amazing folks apart of our Jeep club.... couldn't ask for better folks to hit the trail or turn wrenches in the garage with!
@jackvanderhyde88287 жыл бұрын
The problem with mounting aluminum directly to steel is electrolysis, which invites corrosion. A gasket needs to be used to separate the 2 metals.
@RockTrooperJeep7 жыл бұрын
Jaxon Depp just read that in another comment. What type of barrier would you recommend?
@jackvanderhyde88287 жыл бұрын
There several options available on line. I would suggest a simple butyl rubber that flexes, and then fastened with adhesives and metal fasteners. If steel fasteners are used, you still need to separate the 2 metals, using plastic washers. A book on metallurgy will help explain why you need to separate the different metals.
@bush36367 жыл бұрын
What about a good line-x ultra job?
@TheBeardedJeeper7 жыл бұрын
Genright makes some awesome products. Jeep looks great! Can't wait to see what else is in store for this build.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
We'll have the Jeep back in the shop in 2 weeks... next upgrade is going to be awesome!
@TJW684 жыл бұрын
If you like the aluminum look, have it clear anodized. That will protect the material from oxidation and that oxidation from rubbing off on your hands and clothes, without changing the "raw" look. It will be a bit shinier. I personally prefer a "natural" anodize, which gives it a bit of a bronzed look.
@RobDTom7 жыл бұрын
Totally subjective of course, but from an aesthetics point of view, I can't say that I care for those Gen Right bumpers.
@LClement7 жыл бұрын
Me either. I can see how people would like it, but it's not for me. However I can see the practical function and i'm sure they'll make great.
@rrad39267 жыл бұрын
That aluminium look really pops nicely.
@RockTrooperJeep7 жыл бұрын
Michael Morris yep it sure does. I was originally going to powder coat it, but like you said it really pops against the Forrest green. I may still later, we'll see.
@68macun7 жыл бұрын
If you have to grind frame rails to make that bumper fit it's made wrong there's no way I'd do that
@kennysantiago713 жыл бұрын
I concur. It should be made to fit the Make or Model of vehicle.
@1111Overland7 жыл бұрын
Not crazy about the contrast with the aluminum but I'm glad he likes it. Glad you guys had a whole team to help
@RockTrooperJeep7 жыл бұрын
Jeremy McLerran yeah, efforts like this, it is awesome to have a great bunch of guys like this to help!
@zoranallen52057 жыл бұрын
I'm not too big a fan of the aluminum, but I can appreciate it. I think it'll look a whole lot better once the bigger tires are on because it looks a bit silly now
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Aluminum is a slight compromise for strength over steel, but still a huge improvement over the stock plastic. I agree... this Jeep now really needs tires and a lift!
@tomd19397 жыл бұрын
Genright has amazing stuff. I'm saving up for their XJ extended range fuel cell
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Oh, I didn't know they made an extended range tank for the XJ... I'm going to have to look into that! Thanks!
@tomd19397 жыл бұрын
TrailRecon Yup. 30.5 gallon tank with skid plate that fits in the stock location, its not cheap but you do get what you pay for......and would make for a good install video, wink wink wink...although I should mention I've looked into it and the skid plate for the tank might have interference with the brackets for the XRC rear bumper you got for the xj (if I remember correctly from your previous video)
@HeyItsWinner7 жыл бұрын
All that work! Good thing you had a good team to help out
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Doing all this by yourself would have taken a few weekends... great to have all these guy in the garage lending a hand. Always a good time!
@newellrobinson90727 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Great looking Jeep so far too. Can't wait to see the rig lifted with new tires and wheels. Personally I like the steel but I do understand trying to be effective and light weight with aluminum but whew the cost of it sure hurts the piggy bank.
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
The new lift is coming soon... this Jeep is in desperate need of bigger tires and a lift after the fender upgrade!
@newellrobinson90727 жыл бұрын
TrailRecon Once a Jeep has on high clearance flares with stock tires then a lift is needed asap so it stays away from being goofy. My only concern with the flares being aluminum is if the Jeep gets into a situation and slides into a rock or Boulder that they will be easily dented or even slightly crushed.
@AlwaysEatingCrow6 жыл бұрын
Another Great Video. I appreciate you sharing.✌🏼
@seabasssimpson4547 Жыл бұрын
Did the stock inner fender wells go back in at a later date?
@scottseifert40867 жыл бұрын
I can't understand why someone would design a rear bumper that requires grinding of the frame. That's an instant no go for me, makes no sense.
@TriggerHapySheep7 жыл бұрын
you must be new to the jeep world
@scottseifert40867 жыл бұрын
No I understand cutting non strengthening or welding on. But why would it be designed to have That much ground down? I will say, those rrails are sic!
@FirstStateOverland7 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Some cutting of fenders and body comes with owning a Jeep but that's poor design. Change the tolerances on your design if your design is to modify the frame.
@aytonbob5 жыл бұрын
Grinding the frame must weaken it.
@swampfox19537 жыл бұрын
The only problem with aluminum is because you are putting two dissimilar metals together you will get accelerated corrosion. You need a barrier between the aluminum and steel to prevent this. When auto manufacturers first started using aluminum bumper reinforcements the bumpers would eventually fall off due to the accelerated corrosion. In the long term my concern would be the bumpers. Particularly the rear one.
@RockTrooperJeep7 жыл бұрын
swampfox1953 that is great information. I did not know that. What type of barrier would you recommend between the mm?
@swampfox19537 жыл бұрын
RockTrooper It doesn't take much. A thin sheet of just about any insulator material such as plastic would work. If this was my project I would probably go to my local hardware store and find the heaviest mill black plastic I could and maybe double it up. It only needs to be about as thick as the insulation on an electrical wire. I would also probably use nylon washers on all the bolts including the fenders and rock sliders. In a dry climate like Arizona it would probably take a while before it would be a problem, but in the rust belt here in Illinois it wouldn't take long. If you would like more information Google galvanic corrosion.
@4everjeeper7 жыл бұрын
I'm a fan of color matching, never cared for the natural alum unpainted but that's just me I guess, still a nice build
@timking21945 жыл бұрын
Great looking products love the bumper
@awsomer12317 жыл бұрын
Awesome job on the video Brad
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we had a great time in the garage that day!
@mtutone7 жыл бұрын
Great video! True Jeep spirit.
@DonziGT2302 жыл бұрын
Beware of this carrier with a heavy tire. One of the brackets on mine cracked after about 5k miles with a 40" tire. Now I have to buy another bracket, they didn't offer to warrantee it, and try to get the powder coat matched.
@Tlloyd565 жыл бұрын
Looks so much better then my amazon bumper
@user-ys1ki8sp8s7 жыл бұрын
Great video as always!
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@vej007 Жыл бұрын
The alum. Is nice, but just wondering. Does anybody have any stories of failues of Al, where steel might have survived.
@outlawrydr7 жыл бұрын
Brad is that a Jeep top hoist behind you? Is it the Smittybuilt version?
@jasonchappelear69637 жыл бұрын
Michael Schultz the hoist is a harbor freight model, works great, never had a problem with it.
@rodwood6937 жыл бұрын
Are the steel rub sections going to require paint, or are they stainless?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
The rub sections do require powder coating after getting them fitted up, something he did the following week. Sorry, should have mentioned that.
@marypoppins95967 жыл бұрын
Why can't they just make the bumpers bolt in
@brentsims76116 жыл бұрын
How do u like that tier carrier vs the poison spider?
@masonmainpage41056 жыл бұрын
Thats a lot of $$$ right there
@kong37 жыл бұрын
Aluminum Bumpers for real off-road is a no-go-showboat for me. All the comments were "good looking"
@RockTrooperJeep7 жыл бұрын
I have had steel bumpers on my rig since way back and I have never hit anything with my front or rear bumper. Now I did have tow hooks on either side and the hitch receiver in the center of my rear bumper and I know that thing saved my several times.
@vegasdavetv7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome and thanks for checking it out!
@georgelukemire57437 жыл бұрын
Is that Jeep for John or for the SDJC. What happened to his storm trooper Jeep?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
He sold Storm Trooper... that was a great rig, I was sad to see it go.
@doc5597 жыл бұрын
Great teamwork 👍😊💪 The winch is going back on?
@TrailRecon7 жыл бұрын
No, I think he is going to be upgrading that old, tired winch.
@Alex-mb5ww6 жыл бұрын
The best 💯💯💯💯
@leftystrat624 жыл бұрын
Hey, what did you guys do,call each other up to see what the other guys was going to wear so you could match:)
@sammcgowen36117 жыл бұрын
Just waiting for xj stuff
@sinaloacosala17 жыл бұрын
Front bumper looks hideous but aside from that good job.
@ryy5977 жыл бұрын
the only thing thats missing is a good powdercoat job. it would look 2x times better in satin black
@davereeder6107 жыл бұрын
I was thinking a clear powdercoat, so it is protected and won't tarnish, but wasn't black. Those aluminum parts would look great on a red, grey or blue wrangler, in my opinion. I am not big on the "Raiders" color scheme.
@ShabbernigdoXingjian3 жыл бұрын
lol my 500$ smittybuilt XRC bumpers took less work then that to get on. For the cost of that shit it should of been a cake walk.
@davidmillan80237 жыл бұрын
tire carrier quy was wearing a spyder hat
@thomasbrown82967 жыл бұрын
I don't really like that but cool rig
@midnightsun24837 жыл бұрын
Y'all did nice job. But not for me
@erikr3653 жыл бұрын
Its an opinion difference, but the aluminum look makes the Jeep look horrible! A little bit of matching paint would make the difference! But eah... who am I to say
@victorflores10126 жыл бұрын
Why buying something that dont fit lol
@chittydeal7 жыл бұрын
man that thing looks hideous
@sun_wucon89724 жыл бұрын
So you paid 1k each + per bumper and it doesn't even fit right? And they couldn't even afford colored pictures. SMH
@ryanmartinage7 жыл бұрын
woo first.
@devonasher78575 жыл бұрын
I mean its your jeep do what you want and I know opinions are like buttholes everyone has one, but leaving that bare aluminum just looks lazy and half assed in my opinion. I like the shape the products gave just not the bare aluminum look.
@navyboysm26255 жыл бұрын
I know the golden rule master chief However,,,, all that is left too do after adding them.. rock guards so to speak,,,,, slam that baby and add curb feelers & & &. white walls + TRUES. stay out of the dirt please
@michaelfaria41606 жыл бұрын
Don’t like that product at all it looks like it’s from auto zone 👎🏻