D_Conrad

im wanting to make a pipe winch bumper. i was just wondering what gauge/diameter would be best for this. and a very rough estimate of what it might cost. i know it depends on a lot of different things im just looking for a ballpark amount. thanks in advance guys. (sorry if this doesn't belong here)

ChileRedBateman

should have gone into the 'cherokee tech' but anyway, you are looking for tubing NOT pipe I'd suggest about 40' of 1.5" .95 wall (at least) DOM tubing

page to look at http://www.metalsdepot.com/products/...mAcc= &aident=
estimate to get your head around ($205.20 then shipping)
http://www.metalsdepot.com/Cart3/vie...LimAcc=&aident=

D_Conrad

i found some 2" at 16 gauge would this work? DOM? sorry new to fabing

oneoldjimmy

2" 16 gauge... No. Way too thin of a wall thickness. DOM (drawn over mandrel)

D_Conrad

what gauge would you recommend?

Ritter4.0

Look for it to say ".090 wall thickness", or ".125" wall thickness". You don't want anything less than 10 guage, even that is pretty thin.

As far as cost, if you have the welder, grinder, and other tools it could be anywhere from $50-$150+ in materials. It all depends on how involved you get, and the price of steel in your area.

Here is a list of everything I would use for a tube front bumper. I have never made a tube bumper though. PM FrankZ about it, he makes/ has made plenty of really good tube bumpers.

2 sticks (24' each) 2"x.125"wall tube (should have some left over for other stuff)

2' 1"x2" bar stock for the shackle tabs (you will have extra for the rear this way)

4'x7"x.25" flat stock for the frame tie ins (you might have some left over)

Go onto metaldepot.com and price out what I listed to get a general idea of cost.

ZachsXJ

this belongs in cherokee chat, not fab.

BamBamm

definately dom tubing

91familyxj

I understand that DOM is stronger and is a must for rollcages but why not use seamed tubing for a bumper as long as you build it right and support it, it will be as strong and you could go with .120 wall and still save money. Just wondering.

Jeep450r

.120 wall DOM tubing is what I am using for mine, and is what I will recommend to anyone making a bumper.

BamBamm

I suppose it is your bumper and you can use what you want, its just for protection anyway..

eking81

X2

D_Conrad

you dont need to complain about it being in the wrong spot i already mentioned that in my first post. but thats for the concern

ZachsXJ

edit: my post was off topic. disregard.