cwterry

Hello Guys! I built this bumper last July from two pieces of 2 1/2" Sch. 40 steel pipe we had laying in the rack. I used 1/4" plate for the sidewings, towhook padeyes and corner filler pieces as well. I used my Miller Bluestar 2E gas welder and a Harris torch to do the whole thing. It was a fun and functional build. I have two big driving lights to mount on it that came off an old Hyster forklift. I hope to fabricate and weld the brackets for those soon. I will put up photos of that when complete. Thanks for looking.

Cody

caged

decent build, if it's tied in properly.

also, i wouldn't use those tow hooks/mounts to tug from.

otherwise, good build on a budget.

cwterry

Hello--I assure you the towhooks are tied in properly as well as the rest of the bumper. Are you familiar with your tensile strength tolerances on the different placements of weldments? A straigtline pull (used in most towing situations) will afford the highest performance and least stress to the weld whereas the others placed at angles especially a ninety degree pull will shear far sooner due to more pressure being placed on the weld itself. I do this everyday to feed my family and have for years. Haven't failed a 6G or any other test yet! Keep in mind that all this was typed with the highest form of respect toward you as we are all brothers here on this forum sharing the love for Jeeps! Take care all.

Cody

96_xj

I like how you did something different with the tube!

Also what made you decide to use hooks instead of a shackle?

cwterry

Hello 96XJ! Haha--I used the hooks instead of shackles because they were FREE!! I don't think I spent any money except for the gasoline in the welder and the paint-- still, not much $$. I don't use them much anyhow--just to pull neighbors from the mud during the rainy season but even then we have a 4WD tractor for that! Take care bro.

Cody

xjmarc

I think the problem the other guy had with the hooks is the rather small bolts running thru them. Look to be about 3/8" and doubt they would hold up to much of a tug. But that is just my 2c. Congrats on actually getting off your **** and doing something instead of bolting on some store bought piece everyone else is running.

cwterry

Hey Thanks! The bolts are actually 5/8" GR. 8. I never did intend to do full-on recovery as it's my daily driver for the most part...just a little creek crawling during the weekends! I pull the occasional neighbor out during the rainy season though and that's all I need the hooks for. If I get any more serious with the off-road bit the accessories will as well. Take care.

Cody

mcnslayer

hey man think the bumper looks great

xjrev10

Wonder how many people on here know what a 6G is? 45 degree angle pipe position. I was certified in 6G at one time. Congrads on working as a welder in this day and age.

cwterry

Thank you very much mcnslayer. I appreciate the comment. Yeah xjrev10, that is funny. When we welders (not in a garage with a 110v MIG machine and then call yourself professional!) do something we know it's right. I once had a foreman tell me when I first started metal fabrication for a living to never second guess yourself when you lay a bead in. That mentality hasn't let me down yet! I enjoyed the comment man. Take care.

Cody