Dissent offroad modular rear bumper.

[TOMSRYD]

Getting pretty excited about this.

 

[george.arnold]

Not sure if your bender can do this, but it may be nice to have a rope or tear drop hem on the operating end of that latch. Would eliminate any sharp edge for hand operation and it would be a little stronger.

 

[MooseRDS]

Awesome design Ben. Love the progress. Add me to the list.

 

[Juanblzer]

Add me to list

 

[yeti in ga]

I love it too... makes me want to start over and build another LC ..

 

[Lowbudgetlc100]

ben are you going to add safety wire for the swing out just incase the latch fails to close? take my money already

 

[r71]

I just got my BIO on but I might have to pick up another LC just for this bumper!!!!

 

[benc]

Not sure if your bender can do this, but it may be nice to have a rope or tear drop hem on the operating end of that latch. Would eliminate any sharp edge for hand operation and it would be a little stronger.

I wish I could but not with the steel I'm using I will figure something out though, thanks for the suggestion.

 

[benc]

ben are you going to add safety wire for the swing out just incase the latch fails to close? take my money already

Most likely not, I will have a stop for the swing arm when open but the latch is a dual stage latch a is pretty fool proof, you can not shut the swing out without it latching.

You better get on the list if you want one Let me know if you want me to add you

 

[benc]

I just got my BIO on but I might have to pick up another LC just for this bumper!!!!

Sounds like a solid plan

 

[jfrench]

Hey Guys,
New kid on the block here, been following benc's work for a while, love the bumper, great lines, high clearance, and user-friendly! Not a critique, just a suggestion concerning the exposed bolt heads during departure off ledges, would you consider some type of bolt head protector similar to the ones used in bead locks? Please add me to the list despite this suggestion. (No bumper for you!!!...Lol)

Sorry for the late reply!
Thanks for the suggestion, I don't see it being an issue to often but even if they end up getting beat up they are cheep and easy enough to replace. One idea for guys who don't like the bolt heads sticking up is to counter sink. I will not be offering it for production but the bumpers ship bare steel so would be an easy mod to do befor powder.

I'll add you now.
Thanks.

Since this is a modular design, could one get it dialed to his preference, bolt it all up and then weld together so it's all one piece then remove and fill in bolt holes with welds? This would be an even sleeker appearance than countersunk bolts. Your lines are second to none but it'd look so sweet without the bolts, IMO.

Looking forward to the imminent start of your production run

 

[ihadmail]

From my understanding of the way it goes together and seeing the pictures you would not be able to fit the wings back around the fenders/body once it's put together.

From looking under the truck it doesn't seem impossible to bolt it together on the truck and then do the welding on the truck to make it one piece. This method would certainly require cutting into pieces to remove it.

@benc correct me if I'm wrong here.

 

[benc]

Since this is a modular design, could one get it dialed to his preference, bolt it all up and then weld together so it's all one piece then remove and fill in bolt holes with welds? This would be an even sleeker appearance than countersunk bolts. Your lines are second to none but it'd look so sweet without the bolts, IMO.

Looking forward to the imminent start of your production run

It could be possible to weld the the wings and center together but you could not weld the crossmember or end caps.
If your set on not having the bolt I could possibly supply you with caps without holes.

 

[jfrench]

It could be possible to weld the the wings and center together but you could not weld the crossmember or end caps.
If your set on not having the bolt I could possibly supply you with caps without holes.

Great. I'll await final product to see how it all plays out. I personally don't care about not being able to weld the crossmember. What are you referring to when you say end caps...where diagonals bolt to wings? I'm assuming it could be installed/uninstalled with welded caps, albeit more labor intensive and 2 man job?

Can't wait for this motherf@*ker!

 

[benc]

Great. I'll await final product to see how it all plays out. I personally don't care about not being able to weld the crossmember. What are you referring to when you say end caps...where diagonals bolt to wings? I'm assuming it could be installed/uninstalled with welded caps, albeit more labor intensive and 2 man job?

Can't wait for this motherf@*ker!

Sorry shoud have been more clear, the end caps at the fender well may not be able to be welded on.

 

[DirtDawg]

@benc add me to the list please!

 

[Kofoed]

That bumper looks clean, and great. I thing I like (a bit cosmetic) is the bevel of the lower wing....something my Slee doesn't have. The bevel makes it looks a bit better, and less and rock-hanger.

 

[jfrench]

Sorry shoud have been more clear, the end caps at the fender well may not be able to be welded on.

Ahhh, got it. If that's the case I think I'll stick with the bolts then. How does one go about countersinking for a bolt head?

 

[benc]

Ahhh, got it. If that's the case I think I'll stick with the bolts then. How does one go about countersinking for a bolt head?

The bumper uses 1/2" bolts so you will need 1/2" counter sink bolts and the counter sink to match. Should be pretty simple just doesn't make sense for production.

 

[benc]

Some pics of the mounting system and crossmember
When installed.