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Old 03-02-2011, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by biggoofy
Metal prep is your friend!! remember to have clean and shiny metal to weld on.
for tig and mig yes,

for arc, arc doesnt care what its welding as long as its not dirt

nice job on the sliders and keep practicing the welding, its a must if you own a jeep
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what size tube did you use, 2x1.5x1/8
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what size tube did you use, 2x1.5x1/8 ???
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Sorry about the double post everyone
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I can provide pictures/measurements of my bumpers if you'd like to replicate them... just let me know.
Old 03-03-2011, 09:39 AM
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thanks guys like to hear people like something i built and i think so ill get measurements as soon as i get home. Today i get to attach them
The bumper im building will doubled as a skid plate with the swing out built into it like it looks like one peice but thanks thy look solid
Old 03-03-2011, 09:48 AM
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where can i get square bar at.local jy doesnt have any
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Was thinking about building something like this for my rig. Could you post or PM me like the pipe size, thickness, and type. I like the rectangle style you went with. Looks great cant wait to see it on the rig.
Old 03-17-2011, 03:10 PM
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ok guys beautiful finally and i finally get to put my sliderz on which im in the process as i type lol will post pics tonight!!!!!!!!!!
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We're waiting!! Take pics of your mounting points as well!!
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If you want to see an idea for making a tire carrier while still retaining the stock bumper, check this link out.

http://detoursusa.com/index.php
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computer screwin up will upload at buddys when i get outta work
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Still no pics.....
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here we go finally thanks geek squad lol












tell me what you guys think i love em and for building myself and paying only $15 dollars yep love em. and thanks on the tire carrier design im going to use that for my build just figureing out the supports thanks
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WOW man!! Great job!! Can't be beat for 15 bucks!! Took you longer to get pictures up than it did to build those things haha So it looks like you just welded them on to the unibody??


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