I built myself a new Front Bumper-FINISHED PICS ON PG. 5

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Haven't seen the post in a while, but a guy had mounted lights up under his bumper to shine down in front of the wheels/tires.

Is there a way to make a place under yours to make some "puddle" lights? It always seems when you are out at night that you have light 30' out in front of the rig yet you keep stepping in the mud. The ones I remember seeing a picture of were recessed and angle to shine to the side of the rig.

Nice bumper. I built mine back in the day and made little stopper blocks to keep the hi-lift jack from slipping out from under it when the rig was up in the air a ways.

 

[quikdrummer]

yea here is a suggestion, make about ten copies and send them to those like me that want to make one like that. Then come up with a killer looking rear one to match.

How about some lights mounted inside the bumper with some holes cut in and tubes welded in, seen that before and it looks great. and some D-ring mounts.

Bryce

this ^

i want to build myself a bumper just like that!

 

[Bronco717274]

Looking forward to your measurements, I can shear and bend up everything where I work. We make implements for tractors and have everything there. I really like your front design and I too have the three in. bodylift. Can't wait to see what you come up with for the rear, with tire carrier. Hint! hint!!%)

 

[beaux312]

I love it, going to copy Have you thought about cutting some slots for a Hi Lift jacking point?

 

[Desert Thrasher]

A rear bumper with tire rack and jerry can holders and cooler rack is in the plan. Got to finish the front first though. I like the high lift jack cut out idea, thats a good one. And so is the rock lights. Damn, so many good ideas......

 

[Desert Thrasher]

Allright, finally got all the welds ground smooth and added the D-rings. Also drilled the holes for mounting the winch and cut out the slot for the fairlead. I think its ready for primer now. Then after I decide what else, if anything, I can add it without messing up the paint.
I will get the blueprints drawn up for those interested soon.

 

[bluesbish]

Great job indeed. came out very nice. Here is the one that I built last fall. your build progression was very similar to the way mine came about. I recommend that anyone with torches or plasma cutter and welder access and time should take a stab at it. a little patience goes a long way.

 

[360 4V]

Great work! I think it is great when somebody tries to do something; and you actually did good work. I got flammed for my work but I am inclined to post it anyway.

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[360 4V]

It doesn't apear to line up but when the bottome edges are lined up it really does line up. I fabriacated a tail gate from sheet metal and was basically told to go to h%## on Pirate 4x4. That place is swelling in knowledge but if you if you have got an easy to answer question to answer and its been preached to the quire before, your in the
sh#((s.

This is what I did with no official welding training. I just took one of my father's arc welders and treid something. I wasn't taught this.

Next time someone tries to flame me or some other newbie who is really trying: why, and when will it end? I am going to get in the ROP course for welding and I am sorry I did not grow up on a farm where I was given practical training and eduication including in arc welding. I have had to buy all my d#*n training/eduication in school.

You did great work!

 

[br0nc0xrapt0r]

It doesn't apear to line up but when the bottome edges are lined up it really does line up. I fabriacated a tail gate from sheet metal and was basically told to go to h%## on Pirate 4x4. That place is swelling in knowledge but if you if you have got an easy to answer question to answer and its been preached to the quire before, your in the
sh#((s.

This is what I did with no official welding training. I just took one of my father's arc welders and treid something. I wasn't taught this.

Next time someone tries to flame me or some other newbie who is really trying: why, and when will it end? I am going to get in the ROP course for welding and I am sorry I did not grow up on a farm where I was given practical training and eduication including in arc welding. I have had to buy all my d#*n training/eduication in school.

You did great work!

By your logic I should be able to attempt open heart surgery without any formal training and be pleased with whatever the results are even if it's the death of my patient. There is no nice way to say this but the tailgate looks hideous. Sorry man I'm not trying to be a dick but it is what it is. When you put your stuff up the ole' internets then it's out there to be scrutinized. Here is some food for thought. I once traded a 6'er of land shark for a good and actually rare 66 tailgate in Escondido. It took me about an hour to go down and get it. How long did it take to make that thing? see what I am getting at? Never try to beat anyone at their own game, and you son, are not a 20 ton press and die. Also this is desert thrashers thread about his very well fabricated bumper, not your tailgate abortion thread. If you really have major disputes your abilities then do it in another thread please and you can be my first triple bypass patient.

 

[Airmapper]

You doing the drawings in CAD? Be sure and put your username on them or whatever you like so you get kudos for making it, and I'll save it to the CAD folder I share with whoever asks for Bronco related CAD.

Very nice looking bumper. I'm hoping one day I'll have a good welding setup and be able to make one, I'd rather spend the cash on a welder and fab lots of things than spend it on one thing already made.

 

[FindlayJeff]

I'm awaiting your measurements it looks good the only thing I will do different is and some piping on top of bumper for winch guard and style points

 

[Kegger]

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Thats a nice looking bumper! I like how the winch is almost concealed.

hea, winch is covered, and the flats are nice to stand on

 

[Desert Thrasher]

Allright, got the first coat of primer on it. I plan to add a sealer primer next, and then wait to paint it until I decide what more I want to add to it.

 

[Desert Thrasher]

Well here are the drawings. I am not a computer guru, so I did them in basic lines like a blue print. If someone more computer savvy than I would like to make them into a CAD file or PDF then that would be cool.

 

[gladkin]

That is awesome! I am inspired to build my own now!!!

 

[Airmapper]

If someone more computer savvy than I would like to make them into a CAD file or PDF then that would be cool.

It may take a little bit, but I'm workin' on it. Start bugging me if I don't post it up sometime.

 

[Desert Thrasher]

It may take a little bit, but I'm workin' on it. Start bugging me if I don't post it up sometime.

Cool, thanks!

 

[Bronco717274]

Thank's I'll cut mine out tomorrow at work. Can't wait to get started, hope it comes out as nice as yours did.

 

[Terkish]

Very nice work!
I have been planing something similar. I just don't have it all worked out yet. Your measurements you posted will help out a lot.