A simple bumper build
09-12-2009, 07:37 PM
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A simple bumper build
Well I got tired of looking at my stock bumper, so I decided to fab up a quick and easy bumper. Since this bumper was not meant to be used for extractions, I didnt build frame tie-ins.
This is what I did.
I have a front piece of an XJ frame with the x-memeber, so I used that for mock up. The corner pieces are 4x4x1/4 angle. The center section is 1/4x4 flat. I drilled all hole holes to 9/16's using an annular cutter. I also used all 12 mounting holes.
Well after I tacked it together, I put it on the XJ is was meant to go on. For some reason both sets of corner holes were off 3/16's. So out came the plasma for a lil clearancing. I also welded everything up with my old school tombstone lincoln.
Well now it was time for the center section. I had some 4x2x/14 C channel laying around. So I cut it to fit and welded in place.
I ended up making the side pices out of 4x4 angle. I probrably should have used channel or flat stock. Over all it looks good.
I still need to put caps on the ends and add a filler piece on the front center section. All in all not bad for 3 hrs worth of work.
This is what I did.
I have a front piece of an XJ frame with the x-memeber, so I used that for mock up. The corner pieces are 4x4x1/4 angle. The center section is 1/4x4 flat. I drilled all hole holes to 9/16's using an annular cutter. I also used all 12 mounting holes.
Well after I tacked it together, I put it on the XJ is was meant to go on. For some reason both sets of corner holes were off 3/16's. So out came the plasma for a lil clearancing. I also welded everything up with my old school tombstone lincoln.
Well now it was time for the center section. I had some 4x2x/14 C channel laying around. So I cut it to fit and welded in place.
I ended up making the side pices out of 4x4 angle. I probrably should have used channel or flat stock. Over all it looks good.
I still need to put caps on the ends and add a filler piece on the front center section. All in all not bad for 3 hrs worth of work.
09-13-2009, 11:54 AM
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read the post again... only slower. lol. j/k.
but pong, what are you gonna use for a recovery point. i'dda just made it tie in strong enough and used weld on shackles, military style. wouldn't of been much more work.
good job tho. looks good.
but pong, what are you gonna use for a recovery point. i'dda just made it tie in strong enough and used weld on shackles, military style. wouldn't of been much more work.
good job tho. looks good.
09-13-2009, 12:19 PM
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what shackles are you talkin about that the military uses that are weld on? only ones ive seen are the bolt on humvee ones that i have on my rear bumper
09-13-2009, 12:38 PM
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like these. bought at princess auto for 14 bux each.
you should be able to get them from harbour freight.
you should be able to get them from harbour freight.
09-13-2009, 06:21 PM
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IF you look closely you will see I have C4X4 front hooks. It also would have been no more work to add some DIY front shackle mounts, but didn't have anything laying around. Also with 12 7/16's grade 8 bolts holding it, I feel confident it could be used for an extraction mount if I desire. I might go get me a reciever mount and put one in the center. Also all of that work was done in 3hrs time, with beer breaks.
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