Trimmed the Stock front bumper

 

Trimming the bumper proved to be a mistake, since a few days after I slid of a rock and clipped a tree.



Although the header panel is fiberglass and was fuct, I was able to straighten all the sheet metal for the most part.


The Not So Highly Trained staff at Picknpull didn't correctly charge me, I got this header panel and the busted lights for $40. All better now!

 

Since I choose dogs over children, I virtually never use my rear seat. In fact since I've had the jeep it's been in the folded down position 90% of the time. I decided to remove it and build a storage box/organizer to take it's place. With a nice carpeted lid for the dogs to lay on while were out and about.





I found the carpet at O'rielys, I used some 1/2" ply I had left over from a side job for the box and lid. I fabricated a hinge that utilized the existing seat back mount.

 

There's a bunch more pictures, but I don't feel like adding them all, if something catches your eye let me know. I can add more pics for detail.

Next up is my 8.8 swap, I also have 4.10 gears for the HP30 and the 8.8 I need to install. I gonna lincoln lock the rear and run an Aussie up front, then more than likely 33's or 35's

 

I ordered my extended brake lines from rock auto today. Chevy K1500 fronts and 4wd Dakota rear. I would have prefered to buy these locally from napa or Kragen, rock auto was 20$ cheaper even with the shipping.

My shocks limit my suspension droop, with the brake line being very taunt at full droop. I'm going to relocate the mounts and install the new lines I should get another 6".

 

Started my new front bumper. 3"x6"x1/4" tubing for the center section, still undecided on how I will protect the headlights/header panel.

 

Incredibly time consuming to take straight square tube and make it curved. These should look nice protecting the the corners on my bumper.

 

 

 

 

Wow, very serious front bumper.

 

Heavy is good.

 

Great job I like it.

 

Paints finally dry, couldn't wait till morning to bolt it on.