bumper build metal thickness question
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bumper build metal thickness question
hey guys so its almost time for me to start fabricating my xj's front winch bumper. i was looking around the garage and i have a 1ft wide X 5ft long piece of 3/8 steel plate. could i use this for my frame mounts and what i would mount my winch to then build the rest out of 1/4" plate or is 3/8" way overkill? looking to do this as cheap as possible and since i have it just laying around i thought i would ask you guys.
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Originally Posted by 94xjman
hey guys so its almost time for me to start fabricating my xj's front winch bumper. i was looking around the garage and i have a 1ft wide X 5ft long piece of 3/8 steel plate. could i use this for my frame mounts and what i would mount my winch to then build the rest out of 1/4" plate or is 3/8" way overkill? looking to do this as cheap as possible and since i have it just laying around i thought i would ask you guys.
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3/16" for the rest would more than likely be fine
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Alright, you have a general idea of how much i would need or it will cost?
build a mockup out of cardboard on the jeep to get an idea of design and amount needed
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okay this sounds like a great idea, i have see others do this but wasnt sure about it, i guess that is what im left with haha, thanks!
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Alright the metal yard by my house
"Moses B. Glick, LLC" We charge $.50 per lb for steel plate. It weighs approx 7.5 lbs square foot. We charge $10.00 to cut.
i have it figured out for a 5'x5' plate of 3/16" plate it will be about 95$.
"Moses B. Glick, LLC" We charge $.50 per lb for steel plate. It weighs approx 7.5 lbs square foot. We charge $10.00 to cut.
i have it figured out for a 5'x5' plate of 3/16" plate it will be about 95$.
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