Very nice looking bumper Greg, my compliments and if imitation is the highest form of flattery I hope to pay you an even bigger compliment. By the way what are your plans for attaching it to the frame. P.S. Can't wait to see the front bumper (smashed mine up a bit today -20C)
Cool! Need to get Jay to post some pics of his, from what I have seen his looks very nice as well. It was a team effort. As far as the mounting is concerned I used 2" X 2 1/2" angle that I welded to the bumper just between the lights on each end. I dropped the fuel tank and drilled 2 ~1" holes on each side of the frame approx 5" apart just in front of where the 1 1/4" OEM tube crosses through the frame and welded sleeves in from 5/8" ID tubing 3" long and bolted it with 5/8" grade 8 bolts, very similar to what I did for the front in the pic I posted earlier in the thread. I think Jay did three on each side w/ 1/2" bolts. I'll post some more pics when I get a chance, I'm just too lazy right now. BTW I buy my steel online from Metals Depot just in case you can't find any C-Channel locally or don't want to try. It cost about $65 for the 6" X 2" X 6' piece. Poor UPS guy probably thinks I'm crazy. Cheers, -Greg
nice looking bumpers and mounts i am starting on mine next week i have the older model with a lot more overhang it drags very easily going to try to make a skid plate from front bumper down under front all the way back to oil pan which is also very vulnerable... thanks for the bumper ideas and pics
Did you install and weld in bushings to prevent the collapse of the hollow frame? Without them, as time goes by and the hitch is used, the bolts could become loose. I was going to mount my hitch similar to that but just used the hollow passages at the rear and above the axle. Sorry, positive comment should be first, the rear bumper looks great, good plan for the front bumper. Is that about 12" channel or deck plate with a lip on each side? I'm thinkin safari bar to keep corn stalks and sunflowers off the windshield.
OK. Heres where I'm at on the front. It was a little tricky to get it to match the door especially when the door opens but I think I got it figured out. I'm not really happy with it at this point. IMO its a little square looking but that should change by this weekend with further progress "Hopfully". Its starting to remind me of Mad Max? -Greg
Looks good! You should cut vent holes for the radiator and put expanded metal on the back side to prevent anything from damaging it. Trim the holes with flat bar or anthing else to give it a reveal look. Put some shackle eyes on it. I'm thinking out loud, I forgot this your bumper not mine! Looks good so far, can't wait see the evolution.
Thanks guys, I know your dying to see the progress The usual story, household chores keep me away. Didn't want to leave you hangin so this was taken 2 weeks ago. I've made more progress but don't have pixs yet. I have also added oval LED lights, and some expanded steel in the lower vents (They keep the brakes cool ) since then. I've also done "ALOT" of grinding. Just FYI, thanks again for the feedback. The dust is starting to collect on the her. (Wierd, "emoticons" or smiles count as images) -Greg
OK. After reviewing. The second picture looks like crap. Just disregard, I assure that everything is precise and square. -Greg
Well. I can't say too much. Mines still sitting on the garage floor. Get some pics and email them to me and I will post em for ya. -Greg
Here's some not so clean pics of the front and rear bumper w/winch. I'll try to get some clean ones in the days to come. BTW its not finished yet .
Here's some, very short, video of the truck with the bumpers on, washing all the mud off in the creek. Sadly its the best video I have. Front: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=B-iV-yFjJZM Rear: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=W3czrB59hUc
I was wondering how you cut the holes for the tail lights? I don't have too many fancy tools, but I have the C-channel and LED's now. My front bumper is nearly done, just waiting to finish the rear one before I herculiner everything. I have considered cutting out a area larger than the lights and then covering it with expanded metal to protect the lights. Anybody thought of doing this? The reason that I like the LED's is I think they will pay for themselves in the long run.
I used a plasma cutter. You could probably use a jig saw and a few good metal cutting blades. The LED's are nice.... completely sealed.
If you go to princessauto.com they have a set of LED driving lights which would be perfect for back-up lights.