Cheap rear bumper

[Gappy]

I got a recent quote from a steel service center for material to make a rear bumper. I measured up and figured that if I cut one side off of a piece 6"x6"x.250 wall tubing, it would fit perfect over the rear cross member. Also had some .250" plate thrown in for quarter panel protection. I was shocked at how much it was....would you believe $887. Yes, that is just material. Evidently, all plate is the way to go. I didn't bother with the plate quote, I ordered a bumper.

 

[Landcruisin'60]

Thats strange, I bought 6ft of 2x6 .250 wall and 2ft of 1x3 solid for just over $100.

 

[brokenparts]

Thats strange, I bought 6ft of 2x6 .250 wall and 2ft of 1x3 solid for just over $100.

yeah, at $887 I would find another steel service.

 

[2badfjs]

I got a recent quote from a steel service center for material to make a rear bumper. I measured up and figured that if I cut one side off of a piece 6"x6"x.250 wall tubing, it would fit perfect over the rear cross member. Also had some .250" plate thrown in for quarter panel protection. I was shocked at how much it was....would you believe $887. Yes, that is just material. Evidently, all plate is the way to go. I didn't bother with the plate quote, I ordered a bumper.

good googlie goo goo (graddy,sanford and son)

that is just rediculous.
i can't believe,well yes i can. that some steel yards will kill a deal and not make things work for the "DYI" who just want small amounts of steel.

this is why i like my steel vendor, they will sell small pieces and not take you to the bank.

Q: Thats strange, I bought 6ft of 2x6 .250 wall and 2ft of 1x3 solid for just over $100.

yes it is strange, demographics plays a part in steel prices. the 2x6 would cost me about $20.

 

[Landcruisin'60]

good googlie goo goo (graddy,sanford and son)
Q:Thats strange, I bought 6ft of 2x6 .250 wall and 2ft of 1x3 solid for just over $100.

yes it is strange, demographics plays a part in steel prices. the 2x6 would cost me about $20.

Thanks a lot, I thought I got a good deal.

 

[flybynight]

Gappy was talkin' about 6"x6".......tube steel that big is way more expensive. The tooling to make it is bigger, they sell less of it, and it is double the steel of a 2"x6".

Still very expensive tho....

 

[agent orange]

Gappy was talkin' about 6"x6".......tube steel that big is way more expensive. The tooling to make it is bigger, they sell less of it, and it is double the steel of a 2"x6".

Still very expensive tho....

Haha i dont think anybody wants 6" tube, that would be friggin redonkulous.

I just gotta get something on there, i kinda pushed a boulder with my stock bumper and it really didnt appreciate it.

 

[Landcruisin'60]

 

[2badfjs]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?p=2612937#post2612937

 

[Gappy]

Haha i dont think anybody wants 6" tube, that would be friggin redonkulous.

I just gotta get something on there, i kinda pushed a boulder with my stock bumper and it really didnt appreciate it.

I barely rolled into a tree on a tight trail and it bent the bajeebers out of stock front bumper. My rig is bumperless right now.....looks kind a tough but exposed.

 

[agent orange]

I barely rolled into a tree on a tight trail and it bent the bajeebers out of stock front bumper. My rig is bumperless right now.....looks kind a tough but exposed.

I cut mine off outside the framerails, it looks a lot better than the modern art that was on there.

 

[cruiser88]

and my "solid rock-ing" chair cause i knew someone would ask about it

it kicks back perfect and the front of the springs makes for exellent foot rest.

You sir also owe me a keyboard,however I will settle for a tire carrier

 

[brokenparts]

I love the rear stinger... that's pretty pimp.

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This bar I think would be unneeded if the quarters are chopped...

I think you could get the bar to return in these two spots by either back directly to the frame to be welded or back to a piece of flat stock kinda like marlins. You could either weld and/or bolt that flat stock directly to the frame?

I cant even imagine how long it must have taken you to bend this piece:

I would make it alot eaiser on yourself especially if you start mass producing these to do something more like this?

rear 90s?

What do ya think?

 

[Landcruisin'60]

What do ya think?

That your pretty gifted with paint

 

[brokenparts]

lol.... I got skillz.

 

[2badfjs]

I love the rear stinger... that's pretty pimp.

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This bar I think would be unneeded if the quarters are chopped...

correct you are!

I think you could get the bar to return in these two spots by either back directly to the frame to be welded or back to a piece of flat stock kinda like marlins. You could either weld and/or bolt that flat stock directly to the frame?

this is the plan for yours

I cant even imagine how long it must have taken you to bend this piece:

it only took a couple minutes to bend.
it took about a half hour to get the angle right on that tube to the lower tube

I would make it alot eaiser on yourself especially if you start mass producing these to do something more like this?

rear 90s?

there would have to be a plate from the bottom tube to start the upper, that bend cannot be done with my bender. i don't think that two 90 pieces can be welded and look clean enough.....i'll try

What do ya think?

i think we're on to something

 

[brokenparts]

schweet!

 

[Dirtgypsy]

hey that 90 is my design..


cliNt

 

[GLTHFJ60]

So.....When can I pick mine up??

 

[Gappy]

yeah, at $887 I would find another steel service.

Just to satisfy my own curiousity, I had 6"x2"x.250 wall quoted, (same place, Central Steel) it was $222. The 6x6 by it self was $309.
The plate I had quorted on that first quote was the .500" plate. A pc that is 8" x 24" was $484 !!!!
They didn't write up a serparate line for cutting, but I'm sure that was probably a big part of the redonkulis price!!
I have orders out now for both new front and rear bumpers, so I know they will be right.