SEMA 2026

[bigmuddy]

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Note the white rim picture, just because it is a SEMA build doesn't mean it is done Well...

Ive been seeing those baja pickups on the net and really like them! But Ive always had a thing for the baja bugs

I have a buddy that has the SEMA broncos roll thru his shop and most are just absolute shit shows.

 

[Broncobowsher]

I've worked on many ex-SEMA trucks. Agree, most are all looks and no performance. The good parts are glued on, never dialed in. The post show and see what actually drives out. Sometimes it is amazing that some stuff actually can drive. I have the keys to a "600 HP turbo V8" 2019 SEMA Frontier 'Desert runner' at work. It gets spooky at about 30 MPH. Not the good spooky, the what is going to fall off spooky.

I just did the clicky click on google maps. I had 9 miles of walking outside of the halls. No idea what I did in the isles in the halls. 75% of West hall, 100% of central, 25% of the upper hall.

 

[Soylent]

Steve Kramer is the owner's name. He's been around in the industry for a long time.

Todd Z.

That’s right, Steve. He put a Full Traction long-arm suspension and pair of Hansens on my Rubicon back in 2014 with no issues . Was just concerned as a member here had problems in the past few years. Wondered if @Broncobowsher heard any issues with the business or not.

 

[Broncobowsher]

That’s right, Steve. He put a Full Traction long-arm suspension and pair of Hansens on my Rubicon back in 2014 with no issues . Was just concerned as a member here had problems in the past few years. Wondered if @Broncobowsher heard any issues with the business or not.

Not much of business. Just the standard small business issues every small business I know is fighting. Trying to get materials, competent workers, shipper issues. I hear the same from every business owner I know these days. Didn't go into details.

 

[Soylent]

Not much of business. Just the standard small business issues every small business I know is fighting. Trying to get materials, competent workers, shipper issues. I hear the same from every business owner I know these days. Didn't go into details.

Thanks. That’s what I wanted to hear.

 

[DirtDonk]

The Jeep guys are having none of it anymore. Trying to get their money back after a two-year wait, never hearing back, hearing that "it's at powder coating" or "we'll send you a tracking number later" and all the other excuses. That's when they can actually get ahold of someone.
Similar to some of the complaints from members here. So while they still do seem able to ship bumpers now and then, the complaints are getting louder.
Can't remember when CalMini took it over, but seems it was about 10 or 12 years ago now? Maybe longer?

Do any of the companies show at SEMA? Or was he just attending the show, like others?
As said, CalMini has been around for a long time (looks like 40 years this year!). Remember seeing all their ads in the magazines? Some nice stuff actually.
Branching out heavily seems to have created some additional hurdles.
Taking a long time to produce one bumper is standard operating procedure. But now the delays are getting to be pretty epic.

Paul