Front and rear bumpers

[CardinalFJ60]

another little thing.

adding some sort of place to more easily(hopefully safer, too) to use the hi-lift. Like notches or little channels or even a slot to kinda of integrate/hybridize what ARB/hi-lift offers to attach to the front of the ARB bumpers.

Also, integrated back up lights or even places to put rock lights later on.

ANd...what everyone else said...although I've already got a nice rear bumper/carrier, and putting a shackle through the recovery point and using the hi-lift that way works just fine.

 

[Eshu Elegua]

What about something like those ones

 

[iaintscared1969]

Like you stated get the first couple sets mocked up and trial fitted. Then be able to expand the options so it isn't a custom install that requires some one to take the truck for a week. That is why ARB and and a few others are able to sell... The average owner can install them without major tools or welding. Just my .02. But mine are going to be welded and a little on the wicked side.

I know you will do a great job!

 

[esh]

What about something like those ones

There isn't much out there for production front bullbars except ARB so I made one similar to the south american style above. Turned out ok for a prototype.

That 90 degree tube bend isn't going to be found cheaply/easily except in a production run- not sure what ARB uses, but if anyone could justify that bend with structural tubing they could. It takes some kind of spendy die/machine to do it properly. We cheaped out with a sched 40 elbow.

The rear is 4x4Labs, which wins for aesthetics, function, quality, and flexibility. You can choose any configuration because the attachments are modular. Price is at the high end though.

 

[FZJ80ismybaby]

a winch mount is a plus, ill extend a link to the bumper for the front that i would likt to prefer to see, and not the expensive, or hard to make,(most important) for the rear, i'd go off the iron pig off road bumper, but possibly add a tire carrier, not expensive to build, and not too much of an eye sore to look at, very durable, and basic, i guess thats why it looks good, these big things like in post 15 and 22 may not fit into a lot of mudders budgets. i know it cant for mine. just my 2 cents

edit. heres the bumper thread i saw a while back. perfect, and it looks good, not to extravegant, yet functional

https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/77311-front-bumper-project.html

 

[lcwizard]

I'll go out on a limb and estimate 20 hours in the rear bumper.
The front starts with an axpensive platform ( the center cut from an ARB )
then 6 to 8 additional hours. It does look good though

I am sure we can work something out. Just need the bender for something like this.

 

[lcwizard]

I'd like to be there to hand it out

If you make more than one type of rear bumper (like some have already described), can keep it under $1000, AND stay in business........you sir should receive a Nobel Prize in Economics.

Good luck with the venture. I really hope it turns out well because the 6x series does need some variety available.

 

[MTN.GOAT]

I like this design. see link
https://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/141734-rear-bumper-build-2.html

 

[Bomar]

bump on progress on the bumpers.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Bump for progress...

What I'd like to see is a kit or "weld-it-yourself" versions of both your front and rear bumpers.

 

[iaintscared1969]

Dropping mine off this week. So off we go. I got to admit I am leaning toward a tube and plate style. I am sure Justin will do a fine job. Worked with him before.

 

[BG_TX]

Excellent bump! This thread coincides with my desperate search for a unique front/rear bumper (even though I really want an old style ARB which is not very unique and 4x4labs rear which is unique but mad money).

I can't wait to see the product jsix321! You guys are right down the street (or highway)! I am already 80% sold, show me the metal!

 

[TOME]

Weatherford, Texas

about 20 minutes west of Fort Worth.

YEs! finally a place close to home!!!!

how much r u looking at selling these babys for?

 

[Bomar]

Randy make sure and take plenty off pictures.

 

[3pits]

anything yet?

 

[iaintscared1969]

Justin had an issue with the power at the shop and I didn't make it over there. He will be getting the truck on Friday and he will be keeping it as long as he likes so he can template,measure, and get all the info he needs. I will make sure you get plenty of pictures so you can check out his work. I am going mainly tube with slider plates and winch mount on the front and the rear I will cut the qtr's and blend in the rear. Hopefully my idea works the way I want it to. But we finally have a fabricator...

 

[jsix321]

About to get started

Randy is bringing the 60 out and i am ready to get to work. I just finished up a really nice rear Grand Wagoneer custom bumper for a client the other day and thought i would drop a picture for Mud members. This bumper was pretty simple and straight forward and only featured one swingout arm. I am ready to work on cruisers becuase they are my favorite offroad rigs.

 

[fjman]

I think a basic no frills bumper would sell well. Some D-rings, a winch mount and relatively stock looking... or maybe an oversided single tube front with a flat plate on top so you can stand on it easier.

For the rear, sort of the same approach but build it with the rear quarter protection built in. I agree with a previous comment about keeping the spare under the truck. Some don't want all the stuff hanging off the back of their truck.
By incorporating the rear quarter protection, that will help make your product stand out.

Bolt on side bar mounts too...

 

[jsix321]

YEs! finally a place close to home!!!!

how much r u looking at selling these babys for?

I am not sure on the pricing yet. I will most likely offer a couple different versions to try and meet customer budgets. What would be a good price range to try and stay within so i can figure out how much time needs to be involved and factor in steel pricing.

 

[iaintscared1969]

$1,000,000,000 !!! That way he only needs to build one...But mine will not be that set.

I am sure he will be resonable and competative once he gets the first set underway