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Is there any interest in installing an Ibis Tek front bumper on HMMWV's any more.
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Ibis Tek front bumper for HMMWV
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Welcome to the forum!
A little more context would help us understand your question.
A little more context would help us understand your question.
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supply has dried up. There was someone on G503 that made reproductions a few years ago but I think he has been out for quite a while.
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I may have found a fabricator who can build them, and was looking for interest in purchasing one. BLUF I'm here to help.
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The install guide is at this link: https://ia802504.us.archive.org/23/...MWV_IBIS_TEK_Front-Protective-Bumper_text.pdf
But no I would have zero interest in this, particularly since most IBIS Tek stuff has gotten a bad rep.
But no I would have zero interest in this, particularly since most IBIS Tek stuff has gotten a bad rep.
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If I could download this, I would add it to the forum TM section.
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Here you go.
Pdf for the manual
Pdf for the manual
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What kind of ballpark pricing are we talking about?
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@Guyfang , there's tons and tons of great stuff on that website that I haven't seen elsewhere. Here is a link to the parent directory:
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Thank you sir! Will post tonight.
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And I thank you sir! Will take a look tonight.
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What were the issues that were involved with these? Maybe we can redesign it and fix some of those issues. Let me know please. Thanks for your feedback.
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I obtained a NOS Ibis Tek bumper 2 years ago. Certainly better to have up front than stock alternatives. However, I don’t intend to test its efficacy any more than I willfully plan to test the truck’s DWF capability!
I also added a pintle extension in the rear for additional protection in the event of a rear end collision, as any part of these trucks are becoming difficult to source.
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Very nice looking truck!
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I think it's more an issue that IBIS had some dangerously bad products - like their medium tow bars - and that the owners went to jail for government fraud. Makes me want to avoid anything they touched.
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I know there were some issues as well with crumpling on the ends of the bumper. I remember the storage boxes on those ends being hollow and it was easier for them to crumple. I'm addressing those issues. That's what I'm seeking input on redesign potential. I remember they looked cool but I want to also have function there too. Additionally I want to make it somewhat economical. Looking at an ibis tek look with better engineering. Again I'm looking for interest too. I can resource the build but if we can't sell them it's a moot point.
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Cool looks, functional, better engineering, and affordable? The ultimate bumper paradox.
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I really like this set up…
skydawgboy
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Big take away from my post is I can fabricate this bumper. It will be better engineered based on issues that I experienced with this in IRAQ. I had this on my combat vehicle over there and have some changes. I could produce one offs for anywhere from $3500 to $5000. I'm still evaluating the cost. Volume is the key. If I have people interested and can kind of commit I could drive the price down. I know there has been interest in the past and people have been looking. I go back to I'm here to help. If this seems to be a viable solution to finding this cool look with improved function I'm glad to take point on this. Please let me know. BTW...OBX totally cool ride!!! I love it.