Front and rear bumpers

[mp_cude]

ummm a little off topic, but, where can i get a set of thoes wheels? they're sooo awesome!!!

X2..............I was just looking for some chev steel wheels i could paint grey

 

[iaintscared1969]

Well truck has been delivered and now we will see what Justin can create! Can't wait to see the outcome.

 

[Bomar]

Bump for build pictures

 

[iaintscared1969]

ME TOO! Yes I am a little antsy! But I have more goodies headed out his way to slap on the truck while he has the welder out. I feel like a crack head waiting for the dealer to deliver!!!!

 

[jsix321]

Here we go

Got some time to devote to Randy's cruiser today. I am currently working on some mounts. The idea on this bumper is to try and save some approach angle which is going to be tough considering there will be a winch mount.

Got the front factory bumper taken off. Let me tell you those factory bumper mounts are attached with rivets that did not want to come out easy.

 

[jsix321]

Mounts are started

Have the mounts roughly made, they are made of 1/4" steel and will have tied together with tube in either 2 or 3 locations to make it a solid structure. This is what I have come up with for helping keep some approach angle.

Here is also a pic with a piece of tube so you can get an idea of what lies ahead.

I need to run to town to get supplies to mount my bender now. I am in the process of moving my shop to a different location and its time to bend some tube.

 

[IrollwithTojo]

Thats one nice lookin rig

P.S. what kind of roof rack is that?

-Carl

 

[kling-on]

its a defender rack with the light bar


Defender Roof Rack



lookin good keep the pics comin

 

[kling-on]

I did my rear like your doing your front and bolted to the stock rivets holes I also made the mount go throught it to make shackle points heres a link to mine so far ... nexted its duel swing outs and upper bars for the side wings

Texas4x4.org Member Galleries :: Kling-on's rear bumper

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Kling-on, how tall are those brackets? 4"?

 

[kling-on]

Kling-on, how tall are those brackets? 4"?

3 1/2 thats the inside hight of the frame and I used 3/4 in plate

 

[jsix321]

Started the tube work

Got started installing tube. You can probably get an idea of what it will look like. Decided to add a tube to the bottom also....never know, might be some plate involved.

 

[jsix321]

Welding

Better get started welding the bottom tube. Might be hard to get to it once more tube and possibly plate are added. Off to the bench.

 

[woytovich]

I'm gonna like this bumper... make sure you write down the measurements and keep track of your time and materials... I might be asking for you to build a second one!

 

[iaintscared1969]

Seen Justin after work today and he is doing a great job. I hope everyone out there likes this because I am sure he would like to pop out a few of these. Best part is it is bolt on!!! LOOKING GREAT!! Sorry I couldn't stay longer.

 

[iaintscared1969]

Thats one nice lookin rig

P.S. what kind of roof rack is that?

Thanks and Kling-on was correct. It is a defender rack and the Pioneer rack on the other side is off of a CUCV purchased for 40 bucks on ebay and of course the highlift.

 

[mmw68]

Is that bumper going to have a plate to mount a beer popper?

Is this bumper going to have a winch? Justin, do you make any FJ40 winch mount bumpers, lets say... to hold a Warn 8274?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Is that bumper going to have a plate to mount a beer popper?

My bumper will, for sure. They came in handy at CMCC!!

 

[goodol84]

I will have a beer popper on my bumper before a winch. It's cheaper and I'll probly use it more. Times are rough!

 

[woytovich]

I put my beer popper on the dash, it's easier and safer that way. Trying to reach out to the bumper to open a beer while driving was WAY too dangerous.