Welding KJ bumper

[barryh]

Managed to hit a kangaroo with my KJ Liberty and pulled a hole about 3/4'' with a crack about 3'' long in the bumper. I have ordered a plastic welding heat gun from e-bay and I will have a go at welding the crack. Does anyone know the type of plastic used in the bumper(I think it is ABS) as it will make it easier to repair if I use the right plastic rods. I have also found that my battery support tray is cracked as well so any comments on the plastic used in that would be helpfull. I guess everyone is now under the impression that my Liberty is a bit of a wreck, but until this happened there wasn't a mark on it. Thanks barryh

 

[ptsb5a]

Sorry I can't help with your dilema but... post up some pics in the JOTM section. This months theme is "stuck/carnage". You might have a winner on your hands.

How'd the Roo fair? Might be time for an ARB!!

 

[blue_kjR417]

I smacked a ditch with my bumper and it has a crack in it now too, so if you find out what type of plastic please post it in this thread and I'll have to look into a welder as well.

 

[ridenby]

I happen to be working in a factory that makes all sorts of plastic pieces for new cars.Will check and see what type of plastic is used in bumpers tomorrow.

 

[ShafferNY]

As far as I know, it's ABS plastic as mentioned.

One fix I've done on beater cars in the past is rivet the bumper back together. I drilled holes for the rivets on either side of the crack, spacing them apart evenly. Then take a piece of aluminum roof flashing and form it to the back side of the bumper. If done right, it kinda looks like a scar. A badge of honor. lol After all, it is a Jeep.

Seriously though. If nothing else, it's a temporary fix that will keep your bumper from flopping in the wind until you can get it replaced.