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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 11:57 AM
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PSA - Thunderstruck Bumpers

So, ordered a bumper directly from Thunderstruck as nobody had it in stock.... including them. Had to wait a few weeks, which is fine, I wanted made in America, paid for quality.

Got the bumper, and I'm pretty disgusted with the welding job.

I'm going to reach out and b!tch at them Monday, but for $1000+ after shipping, this looks like crap, I SUCK at welding, and I feel like I could do better.










 
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 12:06 PM
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You're best off to lightly grind the highest rough areas and then sprayed with Linex. Hopefully their paint adhesion is good ?!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 12:10 PM
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Wow. Yeah, a couple of those are absolutely horrid. I haven't run a bead in probably 20 years and could do better than that!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 12:28 PM
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Very strange the actual company didn’t have it in stock.

Are you 100% sure it was made in the USA?
 
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 01:29 PM
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Too bad. I like the lines of the design but that’s putrid. As others said, I’d be inclined to complain and try to get a partial refund, then grind it down in any real bad places. Then coat it with something high build and sin-concealing like linex.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ToMang07
So, ordered a bumper directly from Thunderstruck as nobody had it in stock.... including them. Had to wait a few weeks, which is fine, I wanted made in America, paid for quality.

Got the bumper, and I'm pretty disgusted with the welding job.

I'm going to reach out and b!tch at them Monday, but for $1000+ after shipping, this looks like crap, I SUCK at welding, and I feel like I could do better.









No way would I accept that.
Disappointing for sure.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2020 | 01:43 PM
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Cool AC/DC reference!
Looks like a POS!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 09:21 AM
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Looks like the same welder Lippert uses for their RV frames.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 10:20 AM
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That looks like something I'd fab up in 30 minutes to throw on a 20 year old truck.

For $1000+, I'd consider that a savage boning. Welding skill looks like someone just starting out.

Point them to this thread, and ask them why they'd let that out the door for a customer.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 10:53 AM
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A welder, Not a certified welder IMO..I agree sloppy
 
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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ZAR2USA
You're best off to lightly grind the highest rough areas and then sprayed with Linex. Hopefully their paint adhesion is good ?!
After paying over a grand for it, I shouldn't have to. And I don't want some Jeeptard linex job. I paid extra for matte black powder coat.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 06:11 PM
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You're best off to lightly grind the highest rough areas and then sprayed with Linex. Hopefully their paint adhesion is good ?!
Originally Posted by GABAR
Very strange the actual company didn’t have it in stock.

Are you 100% sure it was made in the USA?
Supposed up be 100% US made
 
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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 06:14 PM
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Supposed up be 100% US made

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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 06:21 PM
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I would not be happy with that.. especially for $1k+
 
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