Dissent offroad modular front bumper (3 Viewers)

[benc]

Bummer. Are you going to be able to cut the top for those with 06s?

Yes, I will just have to cut it flush with the grill instead of going underneath. I looked at arbs and that is how they are.

 

[benc]

After checking it out today, I think everyone is going to be really happy. Ben knows his stuff.

Thanks, Nate.

 

[benc]

I concur. Do you plan on making a rear bumper?
If so, a couple of personal suggestions:

1. Keep the spare tire carrier as close to the rear hatch as possible with out hitting.
2. Keep the spare closest to being behind the drivers side, not the passenger side. I feel that the right rear quarter view is far more important than the view directly behind the driver. Yes I realize that may require a left hand swing-out or a lot of weight cantilevered on the end of a right hand swing-out.
   
3. Do something for the Hi-Lift other than an angle mount on the back hidden behind the spare. I hate that look. Try horizontal along the bottom of the spare, just above the bumper, or vertical next to one of the "D" pillars.
4. Have the swing-out be modular so a ladder, jerry cans, Hi-Lift, antenna, or what ever can be bolted on.
5. And of course, a good departure angle with a 2" hitch receiver.

Just some of my personal thoughts.

you just described my swing out other than the high-lift mount would not work with the dual swing out. Single swing would be to long IMHO. Especially if you tow a trailer. A rear bumper may be in the near future. We'll see.

 

[benc]

Also would like to get a roof rack and skid plates in the works

 

[99toylc]

Hey Ben,
My friend Mark is ready to pull the trigger based on the progress photos I just showed him
Will send you an e-mail with deposit and personal information shortly (FYI the deposit will come from my pay pal account as he doesn't have one)
Thank you !!

 

[benc]

Cool, I'll watch for it.

 

[Get outside]

After the mad dash with the front settles down you really need to consider the rear bumper! I think a good start point would be do a group buy of around 10 or so just for the main bumper with spindle/s. After that you could round up everyone again and see who's up for the swing outs and what configurations.
This way you are not building a bunch of different things at once but doing a batch of bumpers and later a batch of swings! DIY and/or full built.
I'd be down for it. I specially like the way you did yours with the risers being bolt on, so you can actually put the stuff either way you want! Like having the tire on the R or L, and so on. Great idea!

 

[benc]

I have a huge favor to ask of an lx owner. So after looking at the 06 and how there is no room for the bumper to slide under the grill ,I need to know if this is the same issue on the lx as the front end is different. If some one could remove there bumper and get some pics. Also I need a cardboard template of the grill and headlight profile. I have found the 2000 and 2006 do have the same profile but I think the lx is slightly different. If someone could do this it would be greatly appreciated! Or best would be to have an lx in person. I will offer a decent discount on the bumper if anyone could somehow get me an lx to test fit. Thanks in advanced.

 

[r2m]

Hey Benc, do you use CAD? Are you modeling any of this in SolidWorks or AutoCAD?

 

[benc]

Hey Benc, do you use CAD? Are you modeling any of this in SolidWorks or AutoCAD?

No, I have a local shop that I will be working with.

 

[drwapenshaw]

 

[drwapenshaw]

 

[drwapenshaw]

Let me know what other views you need. So I can put my bumper back on

 

[benc]

Let me know what other views you need. So I can put my bumper back on

Thanks drwapenshaw!
As you can see the support under the grill does not allow the bumper to slide under so the cut out on top has to be exact to the profile of the front clip. Would there be any was you could slide a piece of cardboard that lower support a trace out the exact profile?

 

[drwapenshaw]

"Would there be any was you could slide a piece of cardboard that lower support a trace out the exact profile?"

I believe you need me to get a large piece of cardboard and get an outline. But I dont know of what. Please expand on what you need. I do not fully understand?

 

[benc]

"Would there be any was you could slide a piece of cardboard that lower support a trace out the exact profile?"

I believe you need me to get a large piece of cardboard and get an outline. But I dont know of what. Please expand on what you need. I do not fully understand?

Yes you would need a large piece of cardboard. You have to cut it several times as it will only slide under an inch or so. Slide it in between grill housing and the lower grill support. ( where the stock bumper slides in)
Then trace out the grill, cut your marks and repeat till you have the entire front. Hopefully That made sense.

 

[benc]

I know I'm asking a lot, but this is my hold up for the lx owners.
I have every thing I need for the LC. I now know why the slee bumper drops down on the center section. Between the 98-02, the 03-07 and the lx I will have to have 3 different cuts on the top plate.

 

[drwapenshaw]

No worries. I am happy to help!

Yes you would need a large piece of cardboard. You have to cut it several times as it will only slide under an inch or so. Slide it in between grill housing and the lower grill support. ( where the stock bumper slides in)
Then trace out the grill, cut your marks and repeat till you have the entire front. Hopefully That made sense.

Hmmm. Unfortunately I am dense and only have one large piece of cardboard. So I want to get this right the first time.
Could you make a "paint" image using my photos showing what you need?

 

[benc]

Yes, I'm getting ready to head to work now. But I will stick some cardboard under mine when I get home and take some pics. You will not need the bumper removed for this, so if you need to put it back on that's fine. Thanks again!!

 

[benc]

This is the profile I need traced all the way around to the wheel wells.