And yet another front bumper
03-14-2013, 10:04 AM
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And yet another front bumper
After hitting a deer, I priced replacement factory bumpers...I don't think so. I bought:
1 - 3/16 x 12 x 84" 55.25
1 - 1/4 x 12 x 24" 20.85
Plus duct tape, cardboard, hardware, coffee, etc.
1 - 3/16 x 12 x 84" 55.25
1 - 1/4 x 12 x 24" 20.85
Plus duct tape, cardboard, hardware, coffee, etc.
03-14-2013, 12:22 PM
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Please detail how you did the d ring mounts, I see in the beginning they are thin, and at the end they are about 1" thick. Did you add plate to either side or?
03-14-2013, 01:00 PM
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Probably did the same thing I did on mine, took pieces of the 1/4" plate that were cut off for the mounts to fit right and put a piece on each side of the one sticking through the bumper, sandwiching the frame mount. Then weld them all together, weld the two outside plates to the bumper face and grind it all smooth. Looks good by the way.
03-14-2013, 01:30 PM
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Exactly.
I just added 1/4" to each side.
I just beveled the back edge of the side tabs. If I were building it for someone else, I would probably weld the front solid also....although there probably wouldn't be a lot of difference.
I just added 1/4" to each side.
I just beveled the back edge of the side tabs. If I were building it for someone else, I would probably weld the front solid also....although there probably wouldn't be a lot of difference.
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03-30-2013, 09:04 AM
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Very nice However
Get some protection up around your grill and headlights.. Take it from me
I did'nt have my XJ 2 weeks when a deer hit my front grille jamming everything from the bumper up into the engine compartment.
I did'nt have my XJ 2 weeks when a deer hit my front grille jamming everything from the bumper up into the engine compartment.
03-30-2013, 09:37 AM
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You're gonna want more than 3 bolts per mount if you plan in using those d-ring tabs. Extend the mounts down the uni-body rail and use 6-7 bolts per side.
03-30-2013, 06:01 PM
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03-31-2013, 07:14 PM
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Sorry, the pictures weren't very clear. I've got 6 in each side and I'm fabricating a better gear box spacer. You're right though...I've seen some ebay bumpers that just mount to the 3 factory holes with recovery points and even stingers. I'm sure they're great, unless of course you ever actually have to use them.
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