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Old 07-07-2013, 06:35 PM
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Well im done with it finaly.Its my first real fab job an i thought myself stick welding during the build.let me know what yall think

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Other than breaking my neck to see the pictures, I love it. You have to give details. Like, how does it tie in, are you just using the 4 bolts per side?

Details, man. LOL.
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Why do all my pics turn sideways?im using my phone app.well it started with a free peice of 2 1/2 x 3 tubing i cut every thing with an angle grinder.i ran the mounts inside the frame.i followed another guys thread.i cut the same tubing to sandwich the unibody and mounts.(the hitch location).there ate four bolts each side underneath and four bolts each side in factory location.ill get more pics tommorrow.its been raing for a week straight here in ga.their is a total of 16 bolts.
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I used this as motavation

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Pretty damn good looking bumper .
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Thanks man im loving welding.cant wait to start rock sliders
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damn man, that looks great! I love clean, simple builds
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damn man, that looks great! I love clean, simple builds
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Heres some more pics

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Really nice work buddy! Great looking build there, especially for a first build!
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Really nice work buddy! Great looking build there, especially for a first build!
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Thanks for the pics, that's what I needed.
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here's some pics that show the 3 inch skirt on bottom

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where abouts in GA? i used to live in canton
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Very nice bumper! Nothing like doing it yourself and learning as you go.. Post the pics of the sliders when you get them done!
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