KeninBlaine

I'm curious if anyone here has ever shipped a front bumper via UPS or FedEx.

I agreed to ship a 997 front bumper for a friend and have run into a challenge. I obtained a bumper box from a BMW auto body repair place nearby, which is big enough for a 997 bumper (they are larger than you think!! The box would take a casket I think.). My problem is that FedEx and UPS have a maximum dimension for shipping, which is the sum of the 4 sides plus the length=165 inches or less.

With these bumpers, I can't quite make it even if I trim the box down to the minimum dimensions to take the bumper. THe box has to be 70" long, and 19"w x about 32" high. The 32" dimension is from the end of the wrap-around sides to the middle of the front protrusion. This exceeds the max number by about 7".

What have others done to get one of these shipped?

philooo

option 1:
you have an account with a shipper like R+L http://www.rlcarriers.com/
you will get a decent price for shipping

option 2:
you don't have an account with a shipper -> only solution: greyhound accept package dropout at their location.

forget ups and fedex too expensive

KeninBlaine

Thanks. Greyhound seems to be the way to go. Half the cost of Fed Ex ground, faster shipment, and size limits are much more generous, so I'll be able to use the box I have. Only limitation is location of their stations. But not bad in my case.

okbarnett

you dont box it. You wrap it in bubble wrap. Several layers and ship it by fedx ground. Ive done several and they usually go for $50 or less, anywhere