Suburban Front bumper build @ Outdoorlogic

[08Silverado]

Now that is what I call ATTENTION TO DETAIL. Great job Outdoor Logic!!

[Outdoor Logic]

Thanks... It took some head scratching but we were able to make it happen...

[ExpoMike]

No disrespect but curious why you make it flush to the grill shell? I know most all body on frame trucks have frame twist and I have seen the gap at the outside edge of the grill grow almost an 1" wider than at rest. The other side will typically close up that amount. That's why the factory leaves a gap between the bumper and grill shell, to account for this flex. Ever watch one of the truck commericals where they show the truck going over some rough terrian, in slow motion. Look at how much the bumper to grill movement there is. It's amazing.

I would think this setup might cause the grill shell to get compressed and crack the shell, especially at the outer edge/corner. Just an observation, otherwise very nice work.

[Outdoor Logic]

XjMike , I agree it is a tight fit..Perhaps a little tighter then I wanted... That bottom trim piece is flimsy plastic.. It should be okay...

[Outdoor Logic]

But I do agree for future versions of this we will have more clearance.

[ExpoMike]

Cool.

Yeah, I was thinking more about the corners than the bottom. If the bottom corner gets pushed upwards, the fender/hood would not allow this upward travel and I could see the grill shell cracking near the lights. Hopefully not an issue but something that could be.

[JamesDowning]

Nice looking bumper and burb.

Gotta ask, what purpose does the slim cutout-bezel around the top center of the bumper serve? Is it meant to provide extra cooling air?

[Outdoor Logic]

Yes to allow air flow and to break up the profile