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Re: Bumper "Side" Clarification \ Vertical bumper?

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Originally Posted by IronMustang9 View Post
The legality of non-horizontal bumpers seems contradictory with the rules others are stating. It implies that it is legal to have an 8" vertical bumper, attached to an 8" vertical frame member at the corners, which fits within the 4" and 12" vertical envelope. Does anyone else see this configuration as illegal? If this is legal it allow for a much wider center gap for those doing something in the space between the bumpers.
While the Blue Box below R19 doesn't explicitly apply to your situation, it would stand to reason that the 8" of bumper cover still have to be along your Frame Perimeter, and your Frame Perimeter does not go vertically. It's a question for the Official Q&A, but it somewhat goes against the intent of the rules.
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