LSUfj
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No rush. Just looking forward to seeing the final product. thanks for the update though!
Can't buy the bumper I want, so I'm going to build it...
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FullyLitLED
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I can't wait haha
Is there a list to join for the bumper.... I'm interested and I don't live too far from Alabama, I'd do the drive!
Looking forward to those final pics!
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crappy blackberry pics from today...
7018 stick = stacked dimes on the frame bracket
fitting things up...
getting there. just a little more wing trimming...
some 6010 stick on the 1/8" plate on the insides:
more 7018 stacked dimes- this is on the outside where the 1/8" sheet meets the 3/8" plate.
7018 on the winch plate - not a high-stress piece, just for placement.
final shop fitting...
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with a little black paint and at home...
i'm really pleased w/ how the lines turned out.
mo' betta pics coming tomorrow. weather is supposed to be nice and sunny, so you'll see more details in the black that just don't show up at night.
7018 stick = stacked dimes on the frame bracket
fitting things up...
getting there. just a little more wing trimming...
some 6010 stick on the 1/8" plate on the insides:
more 7018 stacked dimes- this is on the outside where the 1/8" sheet meets the 3/8" plate.
7018 on the winch plate - not a high-stress piece, just for placement.
final shop fitting...
profile:
with a little black paint and at home...
i'm really pleased w/ how the lines turned out.
mo' betta pics coming tomorrow. weather is supposed to be nice and sunny, so you'll see more details in the black that just don't show up at night.
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factory horn/endcap on frame is retained. you will have to drill one hole in the frame for the winch bracket - only modification to the truck.
winch plate will bolt from the 1/4" thick winch plate, thru the frame, and thru the 1/4" thick bumper bracket riser on the other side of the frame. it will also attach to the frame crossmember in front of the radiator, so it's pulling from 4 points on the frame.
winch plate will bolt from the 1/4" thick winch plate, thru the frame, and thru the 1/4" thick bumper bracket riser on the other side of the frame. it will also attach to the frame crossmember in front of the radiator, so it's pulling from 4 points on the frame.
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How much my friend, raw steel (no paint or powder). What sized winch you be using? Thanks
FullyLitLED
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will there be instructions with the bumper? Just to make sure no mistakes are made during installation
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bamachem said:
already covered that...
for clarity: two bolts per frame mount into OEM location for tow hooks, four bolts on the winch bracket (two into OEM winch mounting holes, two holes to be drilled into one side of the frame rails), then four bolts to hold the bumper to the frame mounts. 12 bolts total. simple...
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I'll get back to you, but probably $100 or so cheaper than the finished, PC'd bumper.
It has a standard 10"x4.5" winch bolt pattern and hawse fairlead mount. Any typical 8000-10000 lb winch should bolt right up. I have to finalize some of that by week's end, but it's very close to being a final design.
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how much is does it weigh?
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I haven't put it on scales yet, but it's WAY lighter now that the center section is 1/8" plate.
I would estimate that the bumper is about 60-65#, winch bracket would be 20-25#, and each of the mounting brackets about 5# each. Total is probaby just under 100#. Next time it's off, I'll get an accurate weight for everything.
I would estimate that the bumper is about 60-65#, winch bracket would be 20-25#, and each of the mounting brackets about 5# each. Total is probaby just under 100#. Next time it's off, I'll get an accurate weight for everything.
Sounding really good and looking very nice. Am looking forward to the better pics and final pricing. Also looking forward to seeing all of the "holes" filled with their associated hardware. Gotta have something that I can show the missus to get her blessing.
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LOL. Just working out the details on the mounting design for the fogs right now - total pain in the ass. I also have to pull it back off and buff out the entire thing to remove any slag, etc for final powder coating. The rattle-can on there is just to keep the surface rust down while testing out flex, fitment, etc. Winch bracket is finished, and I will be adding that to the frame next time the bumper is off.
Thinking of using some of these (but w/ black housings) for some custom fog lights integral to the bumper. All-LED with polymer housing. 380 Lumens each, and only draw 0.6 watts each.
I had some of these on my boat and they are BRIGHT and the spread is excellent.
Thinking of using some of these (but w/ black housings) for some custom fog lights integral to the bumper. All-LED with polymer housing. 380 Lumens each, and only draw 0.6 watts each.
I had some of these on my boat and they are BRIGHT and the spread is excellent.
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That's awesome if true! 
LSUfj
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I think a round light would look better, or the stock fog lights.....just my opinion of course.
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What about this? It would be 760 lumens and would have an effective distance of about 80-100ft (about like two conventional 55W fogs). It would draw about 1.2A, so it could be run on the factory switch or a custom switch and wouldn't run the battery down for utility usage...
