I destroyed my BDX rear bumper, while it is an awesome kit, and probably one of the best values of any aftermarket part I have ever purchased, the bumper itself just wasn't tough enough for they way I wanted to use it.
So, when I bought a new 2010 M8 I was pretty interested to see how tough the stock bumpers were. While fairly subjective, I tested it in real world conditions. It failed.
I have a bad back so I use my snobungie when ever I can, and the stock bumper didn't last one ride. (several bumper to bumper full throttle pulls) The BDX lasted a full season of serious abuse, but it started to pinch the cooler and eventually got really pointy.
SO....
Here is a small tribute to our 2nd Ammendment rights and a few pictures of the bumper I just finished building. Its 1" schedule 40 6063 aluminum pipe (1-5/16" O.D.) bent with a Pro-Tools 105 tubing bender. I made it extra long so I could tie it into the rear suspension brackets, drilled some holes in the bottom so I could use ratchet straps to hold gear on the back, and attached it to he tunnel with a bunch of 3/16" S.S. pop rivits. With a little sanding this pintle hitch is a perfect fit for this size pipe. (Check your local stores and Ski-Doo dealers, you should be able to find them for quite a bit less)
If your in need of a new bumper, let me know. I'll be set up to make the bends for the next couple weeks, and the material is only ~$30 bucks. Its no big deal to custom fit any width tunnel, it doesn't have to be an M sled.
So, when I bought a new 2010 M8 I was pretty interested to see how tough the stock bumpers were. While fairly subjective, I tested it in real world conditions. It failed.
I have a bad back so I use my snobungie when ever I can, and the stock bumper didn't last one ride. (several bumper to bumper full throttle pulls) The BDX lasted a full season of serious abuse, but it started to pinch the cooler and eventually got really pointy.
SO....
Here is a small tribute to our 2nd Ammendment rights and a few pictures of the bumper I just finished building. Its 1" schedule 40 6063 aluminum pipe (1-5/16" O.D.) bent with a Pro-Tools 105 tubing bender. I made it extra long so I could tie it into the rear suspension brackets, drilled some holes in the bottom so I could use ratchet straps to hold gear on the back, and attached it to he tunnel with a bunch of 3/16" S.S. pop rivits. With a little sanding this pintle hitch is a perfect fit for this size pipe. (Check your local stores and Ski-Doo dealers, you should be able to find them for quite a bit less)
If your in need of a new bumper, let me know. I'll be set up to make the bends for the next couple weeks, and the material is only ~$30 bucks. Its no big deal to custom fit any width tunnel, it doesn't have to be an M sled.
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