Another shade tree bumper

[450 DUDE]

It's almost done.
Thought I would post up.
I still need to finish the 2 can carrier and I need to drop the spare about 2-3"
finish paint ect. ect.

ken

 

[FirstToy]

that looks really nice!
it looks like a Slee bumper w/ 4x4Labs swingouts- very nicely done ken!

 

[CodyRx7]

Your bumper has a guard cat? Thats crazy.

I really need to learn to weld or start bringing in more money so I can swap out my stock bumpers for upgrades.

 

[450 DUDE]

One more

 

[450 DUDE]

that looks really nice!
it looks like a Slee bumper w/ 4x4Labs swingouts- very nicely done ken!

As they say in the auto biz nothing is new.

Thanks , ken

 

[450 DUDE]

Your bumper has a guard cat? Thats crazy.

I really need to learn to weld or start bringing in more money so I can swap out my stock bumpers for upgrades.

I thought thats what they ment by cat protection.

lol . . ken

 

[FirstToy]

As they say in the auto biz nothing is new.

Thanks , ken

well you did it yourself so that's pretty impressive- also noticed you beveled the corners a bit which is very cool. It looks great

cat protection

 

[CreeperSleeper]

I like it! Want to build another one?

 

[lahar50]

It looks good welldone.I hope mine looks as good when i get done.

 

[DuManchu]

Nice, I like how the tire is so close to the body. Does the tire being that close cause any problems?

Good job!

 

[450 DUDE]

Nice, I like how the tire is so close to the body. Does the tire being that close cause any problems?

Good job!

The tire has a good amount of clearance , the mount is pretty close.
So far no movement in the system but I havent flogged it yet.

ken

 

[450 DUDE]

I like it! Want to build another one?

Thats funny you say that, this project took way too long and cost more than anticapated and its still not done.

Im not sure if I would do it again (for myself ) but in hind sight those production bumpers are a good deal and are really nice.

ken

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Looks Great

 

[AMMO]

I need to drop the spare about 2-3"

ken

Keep that tire high for departure angles...

-Ammo

 

[450 DUDE]

Sorry more pics;

 

[Montana Cruiser]

Really nice clean work. What size reciever is that? When the swing arms are latched in place, whats keeping them from "swinging" into the tailgate?

 

[450 DUDE]

Really nice clean work. What size reciever is that? When the swing arms are latched in place, whats keeping them from "swinging" into the tailgate?

The reciever is 2".
I tow on a regular basis , so I made it pretty strong.
The swing arms use the same method to stop as 4x4 labs units.
There is a welded block in the center where the arms meet.

Thanks, . ken

 

[concretejungle]

nice job. How much do you think it weighs?

 

[fzj80kidpen]

450DUDE,
Nice work.
I am finishing up mine as well now.
Like you said, A lot more time and money that expected.
The metal and nice spindles put the zap on the wallet.
In end I'll have about $500 in material alone but that include hitch and tire carrier.

 

[450 DUDE]

nice job. How much do you think it weighs?

Just a WAG 100#. with out swing outs.

I picked it up by myself ,just straight up, (and I am a pu$$)

90% of it is 3/16" braced and renforced . no 1/4 " .

But it looks like time for heavys or J's.

It's on med. at this time

The a$$ end dropped about 1- 1.5"



MO money MO money......

ken