props on the bumpers... i would get away from the channel though... use 3/16" sheet steel and just bent it... as for rear bumpers the pre 97s and 97 to presents are the same except for the trim which you just take 2 screws out of the bottom and pop it off the brackets... ill upload pics of my bumpers and put them on here if tey arent on my profile and when building a rear bumper highly consider putting a tire carrier on it because its no fun trying to get a 33"+ tire on your roof lol

 

im trying to stay away from plate bumpers because i cant afford to buy a sheet and make a bumper to spend 20+ hours on it and make $50 on it.
the channel is plenty strong and some people like it.
i plan on making a full tube bumper in the near future i just have to come up with the time to do it.

 

if you could make a rear bumper like this
http://www.orfab.com/npas/83209_NPA.pdf
and it worked with the stock hitch I'd totally be down to get a front n rear combo in the next few weeks

 

hey have you made a bumper with 2 3/4" D rings mounts and a winch bumper

 

i have a few ideas for a winch bumper, i need to just take a day and do it but my jeep build has been in the way.
as for the d rings im using 1/2 inch steel and making them myself because i havnt found the weld on ones for less than $50 bucks a set

the 1/2 inch ones seem to be working just fine and will not be a weak point on the bumper

 

check ajsoffroadarmor 40 shipped and jcr has weld on for 18 shipped but they don't go through and everyone wants them to go through so i would see if maybe they could make them longer for you

 

ill check em out thanks,
and i know what you mean, a guy i made one for showed up early at my house when i was almost done with his bumper and he watched me weld the d rings onto the front of his, after seeing it done he was a bit more confident lol. i welded mine on the front and ill run them for a while to prove that they can hold up.

 

here is another set a little more but deeper than jcr and thicker as well. http://nates4x4.com/catalog/product_...products_id=39

 

i think im going to make my own for now, i can make them nice it just takes time.

 

i gotcha just when you get some time put some pics up and let me know im intersted

 

will do, the making new stuff is going on hold because i have deposits from 11 people for roof racks so ill be busy for a while,
ill still sell the bumpers like what are on my jeep because i have the measurements for those already. ill post a pic of the rear one today.

 

Nice looking work. I also like the tube bumper look front and rear. Also like your cargo basket. When you get the tube bumper done and posted and the front is winch capable, you have a customer here. Glad to see a man make a living for himself.. Keep us posted on the tube bumper's..

 

if you ever move into doing some zj bumpers or even some sliders please let me know i have a tjm bull bar that i absolutely hate hahahaha

 

will do, i look at my dads yota that has one on it (was on it when he got it)
and i want one even more now. ill make one for mine and use that one as a template but i have to get my jeep running before i worry about changing things on it.


i would do them but i dont know of a single person around here who has a zj thats into wheelin

 

ah crap that stinks, im really looking for some good bumpers and i like your stuff,