Subbed. Looking forward to seeing the outcome

 

I'm in. Looks like a promising build!

 

Good luck sir. Although you are mimicking and I'm not, you're not the only one taking that route at the moment. I think I'm about $60 into it and this is what I got thus far.

 

I'd just try to make all the pieces of jcr's DIY bumper kit lol.

 

I've seen them even higher than that. For the XJ I'd love a new set of bumpers. The initial investment kills that idea. I could see dropping up to 400 for front and rear delivered but any more is just excessive.

Before anyone tries to explain the logistics of fabrication I'm well aware of what is involved as well as the material costs. Call me cheap if you want, I have just not seen a meaningful payday in five years with current employer.

 

Jeez all this talky, should have been done by now....lets see some build pics

 

Looks good. I like the diamond plate.

 

Hope to work in it this weekend. The goal is to get the mounting brackets cut, drilled and mounted then get the main bumper set and tack welded.

Unfortunately work interferes with my personal life

 

Good start! Cutting wheel threw 1/4" isn't to bad but how u gonna cut out them d ring tabs? That's like 5/8 or beter! And drilling it out wont b fun.where ya Frm? ill burn them out on my plasma table

 

Actually I have a plan for that...

Either this: http://www.harborfreight.com/d-ring-...tch-66212.html

or this: http://www.trailswestonline.com/roug...nt-p-7263.html

Of course I won't be paying $89 for the d-ring mounts! I will make them myself.

 

Holy bageezes 89$!? Wow are they made of real silver?? Lol well let me kno if u change ur mind

 

Not a bad plan tho.id go with the arbor freight ones...mayb even cut two off the hitch mount and weld it on the bumper

 

Got the factory bumper removed

 

Made a template for the brackets and cut out/drilled out brackets

 

I decided to incorporate the D-ring mounts into the bracket then I will cut some pieces to match the shape and weld them on both sides of the bracket d-ring for a total of 3/4" thick once it is all finished.