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Old 04-02-2012, 08:27 PM
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Default Homemade front bumper. Spent $45
I started with several pieces of 1/4 steel plate I got for free from a local shop. My only expenses where paint, grinding disc, bolts, and welding wire.

Started by making templates from cardboard then made these mounts
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Went through a lot of cardboard but finally got it like I wanted
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I really like that design. Great work!
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Thanks. I am very happy with it.
One just like it would have cost me $500+
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looks good... burn some metal!!
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Very nice. Are you putting lights in the bumper openings?
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Very nice. Are you putting lights in the bumper openings?
That was the plan. Should have found the lights first and built the opening around them. It was a after thought and I am having a hard time finding lights to fit.
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That looks awesome...
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Would you do one for me for $45 too? (joke) it looks awesome to me, nice job sir
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LOL. Thanks guys
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nice lookin bumper. the holes make it look mean!
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That was the plan. Should have found the lights first and built the opening around them. It was a after thought and I am having a hard time finding lights to fit.
Get some led's and just use clear plexiglas to fill the gap
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that looks awesome!
what I really like about it is ya only spent $45, for that kind of cash I think I could only manage a cardboard one
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Did you know someone at that shop, or did you just ask for scrap sheets? I wouldn't mind making my own like this. Really like the holes. And not much out there for ZJs. Is this bumper strong enough for a winch??
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Did you know someone at that shop, or did you just ask for scrap sheets? I wouldn't mind making my own like this. Really like the holes. And not much out there for ZJs. Is this bumper strong enough for a winch??
My friends brother works at the shop. But it want hurt to ask a shop if you can go dumpster diving. All they can do is say no.
The bumper is definitely strong enough for a winch. %95 percent of it is 1/4 plate.
I am waiting for a good deal on a winch!
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awesome bumper, I'd build some LED lights with universal board and trim to fit - http://www.sourcingmap.com/prototype...aign=usfroogle
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