Still think it looks like a snow plough(sorry again)
Front Bumper Build pics (1 Viewer)
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Aussie cruiser said:
Push it up from the bottom end about 4 inches and lean it out a little bit to get rid of that plough look. nice build though
alia176
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I know this is your personal preference but here's my rendition of it!! Just remove everything above the yellow line!! Keep up the good work and let us know the total weight (3/16"' all around 
Ali
Ali
alia176
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PKP80 said:
He can't...he is doing a good job of hiding the low chassis rails.
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I just think it hangs too low....otherwise the build is going great..
airlaird
airlaird
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I too wish the bumper could be higher. I think all 80 series bumpers hang too low but take a look down there-you cant go lower than the frame rails and those radiator supports on the sides--unless of course you dont want to protect them.
Nice build, can't wait to see it painted. How much did you end up spending on steel?
Waggoner5
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I agree with Ali. Cut down some will save weight and look a little more "trim". Not so bulky.
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Nice job.
I wish I had these skills. I would have put fog lights in the main bumper and beefer tow points etc.
I wish I had these skills. I would have put fog lights in the main bumper and beefer tow points etc.
I agree with alia, cut the top off, looks too much like the "intimidator" poser bumpers on all the "supersized" ford/chevy road queens. I think if it wasn't so high, it wouldn't look too low either, it looks low because of he massiveness of the bumper IMHO. Other than that it looks good, wish I could do something like that.
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bumper weighs 110lbs. damage multiplier and oe bumper that I removed weighed weighed 85lbs. I used new steel and it cost me about $120. i lightly painted bumper today and put it on. I will need to finish final welds when I get home.
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there are no holes for d-rings on bumper. note that those square holes are 2.5 x 1/4" tube welded to the 3/8" brackets that are bolted to frame. these holes will take either d rings mounted to 2" reciever tube or a winch. what if I mount a winch??---then where to tow from--I guess I could always bolt the toyota hooks on the frame rails
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I like the intimidator look--in fact I like to think of my cruiser a WMD. luckily this bumper is modular making for easy mounting of the 50 cal browning machine gun--we have found that you must be moving at 50mph or the brass from said weapon bounces off pavement and chips the paint. We are having a dificult time integrating the 20mm cannon shown in photo...any ideas?
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I like it. On the plus side only won person has to like it -Dusty.
I like that it doesn't have a vertical section at the bottom to get hung up on rocks and ledges like the ARB and some other options that have even more prominate verticals to hit.
I like that it doesn't have a vertical section at the bottom to get hung up on rocks and ledges like the ARB and some other options that have even more prominate verticals to hit.
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Dusty, looks good man! If you care to hear my personal preference i would a) put some bent tube on top like the ARB for protection from deer ect. and b) the sides, i don't like the point at the end.
Still, heck of a lot better than what i have built.
Still, heck of a lot better than what i have built.
concretejungle said:
I agree, though you might be able to get away with 1x2 tubing without looking out of place.
I'm currious how you came up with the dims - was it all off the templates you made? You didn't happen to write down any of the dimensions did you, for those of us that would like to copy 95% of it shamelessly?
I hope you don't mind all my paint mods of your photos. It's ment as a complement, I like where you're going, though I'd like to be just a little different.
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Looks real good! Next (.02) suggestion: class 3 hitch insert for removable winch!!! If ya only had the time...
or -
kinda bored home sick with bronchitus
kinda bored home sick with bronchitus
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