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Author Topic: The start of my new rear bumper (UPDATE)  (Read 193 times)
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« on: October 31, 2011, 11:42:48 AM »
After completeing numerous projects on Taylor's and My Jeeps, it is finally time to build my rear bumper.  We started on it a few night ago and have already made good progress.  This is the first project that I am doing myself, but it is nice to have Taylor there to check my work and give me ideas.  Here are a few pis of the progress.
 

marking my cut lines


using the plasma cutter to make the cuts


welding up the cuts


and how it sat at the end of the night.

Next on the list is the mounts.  Then cap off the ends.  And I will finish off with a swing out tire carrier.  Overall, I am happy with the progress.
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« Reply #1 on: November 01, 2011, 07:00:06 AM »
looks good so far  ThumbUp
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« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2011, 04:32:59 PM »
How about a revicer hitch in there?
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« Reply #3 on: November 01, 2011, 05:08:23 PM »
Quote from: 4X4 HO on November 01, 2011, 04:32:59 PM
How about a revicer hitch in there?

Its in the plans....
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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2011, 05:28:52 PM »
Cool, that will work great with that bumper.
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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2011, 05:42:06 PM »
I was thinking of running some 1.75" tube from the rear bumper, along the top of my rig to the fron bumper so when I roll over, I will just keep rolling back on my wheels........J/K LMAO

Thanks for the words of encouragement.  I am looking forward to getting this done.
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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2011, 06:06:54 PM »
So I have been bad about posting update, but I have been busy and it took a while for me to figure out the new photobucket site.  I have the brackets fabed up along with the shackle mounts.  The bracket is a basic L shaped design that captures the three factory rear bumper bolt holes along with another two holes that were in the frame.  I figure 5 grade 8 bolt that are 1/2" on each side should be pretty solid.  On top of that, the shackle mount will run from the mounting bracket through the bumper.  The shackle mount will be welded to the mounting bracket, the back of the bumper, and the front of the bumper.  Overall, it should be pretty solid.  On to pics:


Driver side mount


Passenger side mount


This is how the bumper will look with the shackle mounts.


A cool shot of me welding up the mounts.  A little more welding, and the mounts will be complete.
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