Very nice! Looking really good so far!
Dissent offroad modular front bumper (5 Viewers)
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Looking good Ben. Am I correct to say you are building this bumper based on your previous one? The second question is: have you winched up enough with the other one to be happy with the angle of the line? It looks pretty steep and I was thinking if it would be too much on the line if you are pulling forward and up!
Not trying to cause anymore trouble!
Not trying to cause anymore trouble!
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Yes, based on the previous one with a few changes to make it more production friendly. The synthetic winch line can operate at extreme angles without issue. I have only winched a hand full of times with my bumper but there has never been a problem. There are a few other bumper designs that the fairlead mounts at an angle. So the answer is yes, I'm happy with it.
Good deal then! I've seen others with the sort of steep angle and thought of this but never really asked anybody if it was an issue or not.
Thanks
(BTW, that bumper in the pic looks good but the way they mounted the thing on that 4Runner looks like crap)
Thanks
(BTW, that bumper in the pic looks good but the way they mounted the thing on that 4Runner looks like crap)
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Yeah, I'm not sure what's going on with the mounting. A lot of bumpers follow the angle where the fairlead is bolted on, all the way down like that. The end result is a very bulky looking bumper. That is why on mine, I do the separate dimple plate with the exposed gussets. It breaks up and shrinks the bumper tremendously.
Looking great. Glad your back was a minor tweak. Back pain isn't fun.
I think this was brought up before, but are those loops stout enough for hard pulls on a D-ring? Maybe just the pic, but there doesn't appear to be much meat there.
I think this was brought up before, but are those loops stout enough for hard pulls on a D-ring? Maybe just the pic, but there doesn't appear to be much meat there.
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Thanks,
Yes they will be stronger than most. They Are 3 layers of 10 ga and the hole will be sleeved with 1/4" wall dom , than a 1 1/4" strap will be rapped around and welded. They should be as strong if not stronger than if I were to use 3/4" steel. One of the many reason for doing it this way is some guys buying the DIY kit do not have the ability to weld thicker than 10ga. This way there is no structural welding that needs to be done on anything over 10ga thick. It is definitely a big task designing something to be stout without the use of thick metals (3/16-1/4". It took me all day just to build the brackets. Most brackets have a flat plate that raps under and bolts to the stock tow points putting most of the stress from winching on the top bolt.
My brackets rap under and the side plates extend about a 1/2" below the bottom. This will help to evenly distribute the force while winching.
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So I have decided to get a new tube bender. The new bender can bend tighter radius so it will give more options. I also plan on making the grill guard bolt on. This will make it easy to add one in the future if wanted. The biggest reason for this decision is when I changed my starter recently it would have been much easier without the grill guard!
Alright! I can't take anymore. All the things you have been doing are what I want.
I am pm'ing you to find out if I can get on the list and send you a deposit......
Benc,
I started a conversation with you including some questions and my email and cell number.
Thanks,
I started a conversation with you including some questions and my email and cell number.
Thanks,
Curious to see what a bolt on grill/headlight guard would look like. I personally don't like the looks of how those ARB/TJM side tubes attach/integrate to the bumpers/sliders! And hope it wouldn't turn that way!
It looks like something from trucks-R-us kind of place! Don't get me wrong, I know they serve a purpose and lots love them! I just think it's ugly.
It looks like something from trucks-R-us kind of place! Don't get me wrong, I know they serve a purpose and lots love them! I just think it's ugly.
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- #234
Got 2 wings tacked on.
If your concerned about it being to close to the body don't be. I will supply 1/4" worth of spacers for under the frame mounts if you need more clearance. With a 1 off bumper this is not needed but with a production it is good to have some adjustability as no two vehicles are exactly alike.
If your concerned about it being to close to the body don't be. I will supply 1/4" worth of spacers for under the frame mounts if you need more clearance. With a 1 off bumper this is not needed but with a production it is good to have some adjustability as no two vehicles are exactly alike.
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Sweet!
Looks so good!! Love the tight fit to the body. I have seen more than a few bumpers that leave a large gap there and it looks atrocious.
For the DIY kits are you planning on pre-drilling for the guard or leaving that up to the customer? I assume that the headlight guard tubing will be bolted on as well then?
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Thanks guys, the reason most production bumpers have such large gaps is to allow for differences from vehicle to vehicle. I'm trying to come up with something that fits tight like a custom bumper but has some adjustability. As for the holes, I'm not sure yet. I would like to have them cut but I don't no how the guys with no grill guards would feel about that.
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- #238
If everyone likes this mounting system I will have to raise the price a little. Prob $25-50 per bumper. If you aren't ok with that I will have to go back to the standard mounting. I will know more when I get them into the shop that will be cutting them out. Let me know if you guys are ok with that. Thanks
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Will this mounting system allow us to raise the bumper for a body lift?
I'm good with a cost increase of $25-50.
