Front Bumper Build

[FJ60Cam]

Ready for paint!

 

[Elbert]

hard to find custom welding carts like that, must be a limited edition one off version.

bumper looks good.

 

[Bomar]

any updates???

 

[FJ60Cam]

I got it painted and mounted up, just need to get the winch in there.

 

[FJ60Cam]

Done!

 

[jesterb]

Great work! I wonder how that style would look on my second gen 4Runner?

Bomar, any interest?

 

[stonemountain]

Cameron the bumper looks awesome! Great job!

 

[southff4]

Looks Great!

 

[FJ60Cam]

Thanks my brothas!

I already got a chance to try it out on the new year's ride. Heckler was stuck on some rocks in a river and I got to winch him out. Worked like a champ!

The clearance is great, too. The wings never once got in the way.

 

[4xsteve]

Where'd ya get the steel? And would you like to assist me in building my front bumper for the tow rig?

 

[FJ60Cam]

I got it from Southern Steel on Dunlap. I bought a 20' x 6" x 3/16" for $55. I also used some leftover 8" x 1/4" that I had laying around.

I reckon I could help you, but it might be a while before I'm ready to cut out big pieces with the angle grinder. That sh!t got old quick! Got a plasma cutter?

 

[FJ60Cam]

I got a pair of beefy recovery mounts for sell, Steve...

I bought two pairs 'cuz I thought I'd also fab a rear bumper, but there's a DIY kit I'll probably do when the time comes.

 

[4xsteve]

I got it from Southern Steel on Dunlap. I bought a 20' x 6" x 3/16" for $55.

That seems like a decent price.

Got a plasma cutter?

Matter of fact I do. I just need to match my 220V receptacle to the plug.

I got a pair of beefy recovery mounts for sell, Steve...

I may be interested. Bring 'em to the meet next week if you make it. Otherwise, just PM me some info I guess.

 

[FineWynsFJ40]

Good work, looks great! Hopefully you won't have to test out your weld strengths in real life!

 

[FJ60Cam]

Of course it'll hold, I weldered it myself!

 

[4xsteve]

I got a pair of beefy recovery mounts for sell, Steve...

I bought two pairs 'cuz I thought I'd also fab a rear bumper, but there's a DIY kit I'll probably do when the time comes.

You gonna make it out Thursday to show me these? Are they the same as your front ones?

 

[FJ60Cam]

I can't make it Thursday. I'll be at home with the chirrens. They are the same as the front. Swing by if you want.

 

[OzarkMtnCruiser]

that looks sweet Cameron- good work.

 

[gen2600]

Cameron, that looks awesome!!! I just got the same winch and am going to be doing something similar + a light bar.

What thickness of metal did you use?

 

[FJ60Cam]

Thanks! I've been pleased with the winch so far. I wish it was faster, but it sure beats being stuck!

It's mostly 3/16". I used some 1/4" that I already had when I started on it. If I was doing it again, I'd use all 3/16. Much easier to work with with my limited tools.