bumper build

[elsiepoo]

so after driving around town for months with nothing on the front of my rig it was finally time to build a custom bumper. here are a few pics of the process and the final deal. p.s. if you like it i'll make you one.

 

[senatedestroyer]

well gee i like the pretty sparks. What about the finished product?

 

[elsiepoo]

bumper build 2010

so i wanted this thing to be beefy and all about business. its 1/4 plate with the attachment points and additional gussets out of 3/8 stock. this thing turned out bomber.

 

[elsiepoo]

this ones for you senatedestroyer

 

[elsiepoo]

and here is my shameless plug- buy all my parts! i've got tons of them for fj60's (i have 4 rigs currently that are being parted out) contact me at scottsvsthdy@hotmail.com
thanks!!

 

[Brock]

wow...the new bumper fixed the passenger fender too.

Looks great....you going to put a hoop on it or mount a winch later?

 

[elsiepoo]

yeah bumpers really do fix everything. prolly going for a winch. not sure about a huge bull bar or anything- i like the clean lines and low profile look.

 

[coolotisdog]

Thats actually a really simple clean and beefy front bumper. Prob didn't cost you much either. Might have to copy that.

 

[slcfj62]

OK, I'll bite. How much does it weigh and what is the price for you to build one?

 

[landcruiserjunky]

That looks great, I love the low profile style. How would a winch version look?






just be careful about pimping out junk without a star

 

[elsiepoo]

hi slcfj62! i'm in happy valley. small cruiser world. i'm not sure of the weight, but i could do one for 600$

 

[elsiepoo]

my plans for a winch on this is just a simple top mount. on my mock up i did have s large area cut out so you could put the winch down inside the bumper with the fairlead coming out the front. that would also mean i would need to put a lower plate across the bottom to mount the winch to.

 

[Slowerthanu]

If you have four to part out I will take a pedal assembly, clutch master, hard line, bellhousing, flywheel and other small parts for a manual conversion off of your hands. Let me know.

I'm in Bountiful.

Nice bumper BTW, similiar to mine.

 

[elsiepoo]

hi slowerthanu- i have your parts- give me a call or an email to scottsvsthdy@hotmail.com 801-318-0756
thanks

 

[Slowerthanu]

Just to keep this going, here is the bumper I built.

The winch supporting parts are 1/4 while the skin or bumper part is 3/16. The clevis mounts are 6 inches long and fully welded. The top surface is hurculined.

I really like your recovery point, it is different but super accessible.

If you don't want me crowding your thread I will edit this post BTW.

 

[elsiepoo]

dude- your stuff is sick! i like it. very professional looking.

 

[elsiepoo]

bumper add on

so here is the latest mod to my bumper. we threw on some beefed up plates with some bolts tacked on, and finished it with a rubber bushing so this thing bolts on solid! no vibrating.

 

[Joe_E]

That is a sweet bumper, kinda makes me forget the whole side of your rig is waffled..

 

[jeepgod]

Is there a good story behind the big dents on the passenger side of your rig.

 

[elsiepoo]

yeah- i just tipped my rig over on a flat road. she was just tired and wanted to lay down for a nap.