tube bumper/skid plate bulid
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tube bumper/skid plate bulid
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i built this bumper back in October and have not found time since then to work on it. this is what i did. every thing in this build is all mine from the cutting, to the bending, and the welding of aluminum and steel.
this is what i stated with. i decided to play chicken with a tree
the original mounts cut. used the trusty plasma
building the mounting box
yes during this build i had to sleeve three times. one in the lower hoop and twice on the main horizontal bar.
for the time being i have my tranny cooler mounted on to the bumper right now in the process of relocating it with an new cooler up behind the grill
i found the skid plate in the back of my shop 1/4 aluminum
got it all cut to fit
need some air flow
this bumper is completely removable. there are four mounting points. all the hardware is grade 8
lower mount
passenger side mounts the driver side mounts are the exact same.
uppermost mount
mostly done/done
some of my welding. this was the first time i started welding after a couple years. i used the hobart 140 .35 flux wire. i run 75/25 argon/carbon mix gas most of the time but did not have the money to rent the tank or pay for the gas.
still need to add the lower skid plate.
and i plan on building another one latter on. so i am looking for froward to all the constrictive criticism so i can build a better one.
shane
i built this bumper back in October and have not found time since then to work on it. this is what i did. every thing in this build is all mine from the cutting, to the bending, and the welding of aluminum and steel.
this is what i stated with. i decided to play chicken with a tree
the original mounts cut. used the trusty plasma
building the mounting box
yes during this build i had to sleeve three times. one in the lower hoop and twice on the main horizontal bar.
for the time being i have my tranny cooler mounted on to the bumper right now in the process of relocating it with an new cooler up behind the grill
i found the skid plate in the back of my shop 1/4 aluminum
got it all cut to fit
need some air flow
this bumper is completely removable. there are four mounting points. all the hardware is grade 8
lower mount
passenger side mounts the driver side mounts are the exact same.
uppermost mount
mostly done/done
some of my welding. this was the first time i started welding after a couple years. i used the hobart 140 .35 flux wire. i run 75/25 argon/carbon mix gas most of the time but did not have the money to rent the tank or pay for the gas.
still need to add the lower skid plate.
and i plan on building another one latter on. so i am looking for froward to all the constrictive criticism so i can build a better one.
shane
Last edited by swickwake; 01-25-2009 at 11:41 PM.
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Very nice
It's pretty much the same exact structure that my bumper has. Your welds look a lot nicer than mine do because when I decided to make my bumper I had to learn how to weld. I practiced for a few days but welding is a true art that takes a while to master. Awesome pictures too. It should give people an idea on how to structurally make a bumper.
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i have to say i am a proud supporter and user of the search tab. that is what i used to find ideas for the structure of this bumper. i have to thank all the guys/gals how run tube bumpers here on R-F. because there bumper designs helped.
i started welding when i was 10. i can do any kind of welding and AO fusion but i can not tig. my shop class did not have one. i have been welding regularly during high school in my AG Shop and Auto Shop classes. during that time i went to FFA AG Mechanics competitions to test my skills against other high school kids throughout the state. pretty regularly i was in the top 10. for the past two years i have not touched a welder till i made this bumper.
i am glad to hear about the pics being awesome. with this thread i wanted to help people with there designing proses on building there own tube bumper. as i did when i was looking for ideas.
i am glad to hear that the design of this bumper is good. and thanks for all the constrictive criticism :D
thanks shane
It's pretty much the same exact structure that my bumper has. Your welds look a lot nicer than mine do because when I decided to make my bumper I had to learn how to weld. I practiced for a few days but welding is a true art that takes a while to master. Awesome pictures too. It should give people an idea on how to structurally make a bumper.
i am glad to hear about the pics being awesome. with this thread i wanted to help people with there designing proses on building there own tube bumper. as i did when i was looking for ideas.
i am glad to hear that the design of this bumper is good. and thanks for all the constrictive criticism :D
thanks shane
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i am getting things together so i can start producing some. all i need to get now are some dies for my bender. thanks for the interest and the complement. i will sell you one when i get a couple more made.
shane
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i am liking the enthusiasm and the complements from all you guys. thank you
i will produce the bumper but it is going to take me about a month before i can can get things rolling. i need to get a die for the bender and get a prototype fabed up. as for a model fabed up to go along the body lift will happen after i get a few standard models out the door. i will post up when things are ready.
thank you
shane
i will produce the bumper but it is going to take me about a month before i can can get things rolling. i need to get a die for the bender and get a prototype fabed up. as for a model fabed up to go along the body lift will happen after i get a few standard models out the door. i will post up when things are ready.
thank you
shane
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