RandyLahey

Would it be a good idea to weld on a bent tube light bar to the stock bumper? I have a 98 sport, and I want to design a custom light bar and have it welded to the metal part of the bumper between the plastic endcaps.

I think it'd look cleaner than bolting it using tabs, but I haven't seen any on here that are welded. If anyone has a picture of what I'm talking about, that would also help.

andrewmp6

I wouldn't the stock bumper is kinda thin it might not hold a weld for long.

Tom95YJ

X2 the stock bumper is very thin I dont think welds would be a good idea

Here is a lightbar that bolts on I found using google


http://www.zoneworx.net/productXJ1001.html

RandyLahey

Yeah I've seen the zoneworx/detoursusa light bars, and I really like them but I would rather make my own due to the cost/fun of it. I'm in a pretty remote area so shipping would be a killer.

If anyone is interested, I've decided to use a welded cap with stud design to hide the hardware. I have access to the machine shop at the mill I work at, so all it would cost me is the 1.5" tubing.