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



Went through a lot of cardboard but finally got it like I wanted

 

I really like that design. Great work!

 

Thanks. I am very happy with it.
One just like it would have cost me $500+

 

looks good... burn some metal!!

 

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.

 

That looks awesome...

 

Would you do one for me for $45 too? (joke) it looks awesome to me, nice job sir

 

LOL. Thanks guys

 

nice lookin bumper. the holes make it look mean!

 

Get some led's and just use clear plexiglas to fill the gap

 

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

 

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!

 

awesome bumper, I'd build some LED lights with universal board and trim to fit - http://www.sourcingmap.com/prototype...aign=usfroogle