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Old Jul 7, 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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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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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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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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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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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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I used this as motavation

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Pretty damn good looking bumper .
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 08:59 PM
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Thanks man im loving welding.cant wait to start rock sliders
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 12:28 AM
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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
Thanks
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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Heres some more pics

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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 10:37 AM
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Really nice work buddy! Great looking build there, especially for a first build!
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by b. lee
Really nice work buddy! Great looking build there, especially for a first build!
Thanks alot man
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:33 PM
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Thanks for the pics, that's what I needed.
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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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here's some pics that show the 3 inch skirt on bottom

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Old Jul 8, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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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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