kermit5327

Im not for sure if this is the right place to post this but???


I am thinking about making new bumpers for my 90 XJ but i need some ideas. I was wondering if every one who has a custom or one off bumpber could post some pics and maybe some info on metal specs and how they went about building it...


I love this set up buts its a little to much for me to do

muddeprived

Detours Backbone. Works in conjunction with the factory bumper and can custom ordered to work with aftermarket bumpers.

MasterShakeXJ

heres mine

kermit5327

i want some thing like shakeXJ's but with a something like a big push bar in the front of it that sits level with the hood

MasterShakeXJ

i've talked with custom fabricators about that, and they say it's cheaper to get the bumper and stinger separately, i think it's easier to ship that way. then you can just get someone you know to weld it on for you before you do all the painting.

my bumper is somewhat modeled after the rock lizard fab bumper.

kermit5327

I would be making it myself so im not to worried about shiping any thing

MasterShakeXJ

just look around at other designs to get some ideas of what you want with the hoop then. i would suggest that for mounting you take it far back enough to utilize the steering box, thats where mine mounts to, and it's not going anywhere.

kermit5327

thats another big prob of mine is were to mount to... IF some one wnats to post up pics of mounting locations too that would be great

MasterShakeXJ

i'll try and snap a pic or two of mine, do you just want what the plate looks like? it started to rain a little while ago, first time in like 3 weeks haha.

Collin

That first one looks like a recipe for a twisted frame in any collision over 1.5 mph.

broncofire75

The firsts set up for coilovers and prerunning(i.e. Baja tires, coils overs...)

And it would probably hold up better than a stock XJ in a collision...if its done right...

kermit5327

I think that the first one needs more frame braceing (spelling???) it does look to be week but i think it looks cool as hell. noobie but it seems to be a great start for an exo-cage

nw-xj-scott

ebay bumper

kermit5327

how much was it

MasterShakeXJ

i paid a guy 300 for mine.