Front bumper rubber tops - Fully erect, I mean with internal support, It has come to my attention that you may want a change Options

[Mikey914]

As many of you know I've been reproducing the the front bumper tops for some time. It has come to my attention that some folks thought that they should have an internal support like the rears I make.

When I set out to make these I did make some changes to the original design. The originals used a foam rubber as most of you know, and because the foam rubber would not hold up well in shipping and handling, and because it needed a solid structure to mount a steel insert was made to do this. We all know how well this combination worked out if you live in a wet climate.

When I made my version I decided to use a solid rubber,this allowed me to use a stainless steel "anchor point" for the attachment of the bumper. This the bumper is "floppy" when not installed. I felt that because the bumper top was being mounted to a large piece of steel that the internal support was redundant.

What I want to know is is it worth the extra $35 to put the internal stainless support in to the bumper?

I have just brought in 2000# of material and have the production line running again. As I make my own stuff I could make up some internal supports to include in the bumpers.

This also poses another question. As I'm back in full production, I will be lowering prices significantly, much greater that $35 per bumper. Would you rather take the $75 savings or do a net $40?

Please provide some input as I can easily make the change, but as you know I have tried to provide what I thought was the best product at the best price.

Your feedback is greatly appreciated

[rick 918-S]

Your offering us an improved product with a stainless reinforcement AND a $ 45.00 lower price? Sounds like a win/win to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Mikey914]

Your offering us an improved product with a stainless reinforcement AND a $ 45.00 lower price? Sounds like a win/win to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

It's actually an increase, but as I had lowered the prices it would be a decrease.

[rick 918-S]

Your offering us an improved product with a stainless reinforcement AND a $ 45.00 lower price? Sounds like a win/win to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

It's actually an increase, but as I had lowered the prices it would be a decrease.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Deal. The price was reduced $ 75.00 and only raised $ 35.00 to add a stainless strip that won't rust and fail. Deal

I have a question. Can you tell there is no metal strip in the bumper top when you install it? I mean does it droop of wave? I can see improving a product if it needs it. But if it ain't broke don't fix it.

[Mikey914]

Your offering us an improved product with a stainless reinforcement AND a $ 45.00 lower price? Sounds like a win/win to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

It's actually an increase, but as I had lowered the prices it would be a decrease.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Deal. The price was reduced $ 75.00 and only raised $ 35.00 to add a stainless strip that won't rust and fail. Deal

I have a question. Can you tell there is no metal strip in the bumper top when you install it? I mean does it droop of wave? I can see improving a product if it needs it. But if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Once it's mounted there is no droop. It literally sits right on top of the bumper. You can really tell when you grab one end and try to pick it up, as it is "limp"

It's really not a big deal as I just need to place the support into the mold. I plan to use 1/4" stainless steel, so it would not deform easily.

This fully errect bumper will be harder than OEM (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)