lx450landcruiser
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Ok sorry to keep adding new threads but I'm afraid those who saw that will just post there and leave and I need some input from you guys.
I have taken the bumper off my lx and have starting to mock up the design for the new ones that I will sell. Here's my problem the bumper I have on there is a nice bumper it gives you super good clearance while not having to cut the cross member on the truck however its not a real trail basher. The wings are not supported on the frame and id like to do these things but I’m afraid there’s not enough space to work with to keep the bumper tucked and keep the frame member. My question is should I go ahead and design a bumper that would require you to loose the rear frame member like that of 4x4 labs? Or should I simply build a bumper that will not have as good as a departure angle? I originally was thinking about using steel tube and a frame and sheeting over that but as I said it will stick out more. I have not seen how far a slee or Hanna stick out so if some one has one and would like to measure it for me that would be great. Any suggestions ideas let me know.
Mike
I have taken the bumper off my lx and have starting to mock up the design for the new ones that I will sell. Here's my problem the bumper I have on there is a nice bumper it gives you super good clearance while not having to cut the cross member on the truck however its not a real trail basher. The wings are not supported on the frame and id like to do these things but I’m afraid there’s not enough space to work with to keep the bumper tucked and keep the frame member. My question is should I go ahead and design a bumper that would require you to loose the rear frame member like that of 4x4 labs? Or should I simply build a bumper that will not have as good as a departure angle? I originally was thinking about using steel tube and a frame and sheeting over that but as I said it will stick out more. I have not seen how far a slee or Hanna stick out so if some one has one and would like to measure it for me that would be great. Any suggestions ideas let me know.
Mike
but hope one of my pics will help you to get the idea 
and solve your prob.
