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jeepman09

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New Bumpers for MY YJ
« on: February 25, 2007, 02:25:56 PM »
:idea:  I have been looking at what was out there for bumpers to replace my stock ones and i could not find exactly what I wanted so I designed my own, yes i know they are very similar to others on the market just mt twist on things...

As you can see they are mabe from 2x6 rectangular tubeing..  Now I am not a weilder or even a mechanic but i do learn how to build things fast!



This gives you an basic idea as to what they will look like when finnished. again with a little patience and some basic tools (4.5 in grinder) i was able to cut these out on about a total of 3-4hrs

This a little detail i found from my searching and decided to see if i could also pull it off to give the end caps the same radius as the rest of the tubing.

OOPS!!  make sure you double check all measurements when trying to cut a hole through both front and back of bumper.. i was bound to make a mistake somewhere now lets just hope this is the worst it gets!




Now this is going to be my first project ever with a weilder and i got my self a new HOBART Handler140 mig weilder! so far in my pratice on scraps things have been going good lets keep our fingers crossed that it all works out! I will keep you all posted on the progress of these!

CHEERS!!! :D

pkapral

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New Bumpers for MY YJ
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2007, 03:13:34 PM »
thats awesom man, If it turns out well im gonna have to get you to make me some bumpers.

Offline redbull

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New Bumpers for MY YJ
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2007, 07:57:56 PM »
Looks really nice. Hope it mounts up nicely.

jeepman09

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New Bumpers for MY YJ
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2007, 07:26:00 PM »
sorry it took me so long and am bringing this thread back to life I have completed the frabracation part and got the mounts figured out!




I am in the process of painting them now and will post pics of them complete and installed!! in a few days!!

Offline BlackYJ

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New Bumpers for MY YJ
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2007, 07:26:11 AM »
Dude, how long are those shackles?  :shock:  :shock:  Your caster is going to be messed.
'95 YJ with a few mods

jeepman09

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« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2007, 11:38:23 AM »
Well Here they are all finnished!!  about time and everything went well!!




Next up is new offroad lights and my SYE and CV shaft.....