Now that is too cool!
Front Bumper Project
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That $hit is slick! Winch mount looks great.
Nice work, you got some skillz.
Nice work, you got some skillz.
Hats off.. that looks great man! Could you estimate how much money in materials you have invested?
I have a MIG and would like to tackle something like this myself.
I have a MIG and would like to tackle something like this myself.
you welded that 3/8" thick plate with a 110V welder???
Do you feel confidant with that weld considering that it will be the major holding point when using one of the D ring mounts?
it looks like the D ring mounts are the same flat bar, is that correct?? then it is not as much of an issue.
I assume that it bolts through the frame correct?
Do you feel confidant with that weld considering that it will be the major holding point when using one of the D ring mounts?
it looks like the D ring mounts are the same flat bar, is that correct?? then it is not as much of an issue.
I assume that it bolts through the frame correct?
now thats funny dont care who you arelandcruiserjunky said:
Looks good, something different. What dimentions are those hoops?
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Mace said:
I'm not very confident about my or my welders abilities. But, the D ring mount is a solid piece of 1" thick flat stock that penetrates through the front and rear of the center section of bumper tube and bolts directly to the frame rail. So when using the D ring, I'm essentially pulling on the frame, not on the bumper. The bumper probably transfers some of the lateral load to the other frame rail. I did bevel the bumper penetrations and made several passes with my wimpy welder. This sketch might give a better idea how it came together
Update for MT-PTK: I added detail to the schematic below to show where I welded the 1.5" x 5.5" flat stock pieces to seal up the outer ends of the bumper(these are the gray pieces). These may help to add some structural integrity to the bumper but my primary reason was to keep water and mud from getting inside the otherwise closed tube sections of the bumper. These small pieces are shown in gray and are trimmed to fit inside the bumper.
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that is f'n' COOL!!
how did you set up your 110V mig to handle the thick plate?
any idea of how much that sucker weighs?
material costs? - roughly...
-dogboy- '87 FJ60
how did you set up your 110V mig to handle the thick plate?
any idea of how much that sucker weighs?
material costs? - roughly...
-dogboy- '87 FJ60
Outstanding! Wow that tube was a full stick not long ago, you move fast! Great looking bumper, I like how you tipped the tubing forward a bit, looks great. Well done!
110v welders: An 110v welder can do great stuff in the hands of someone who knows how to use it. I think 110v units get a bad rap since usually they are in the possession of someone who is learning. (My first welder was one) Good 110v welds are prep, chamfering out the area to be welded, flux core w/ double shielding gas are all things that lead to strong welds with low voltage. The shop next door to me is an independent SCCA race car guy. He built his entire tube framed car with an 110v welder……9 yrs ago. 7 hard seasons on it not one weld failure! (Crashes and all)
Again great looking bumper!
Mark
110v welders: An 110v welder can do great stuff in the hands of someone who knows how to use it. I think 110v units get a bad rap since usually they are in the possession of someone who is learning. (My first welder was one) Good 110v welds are prep, chamfering out the area to be welded, flux core w/ double shielding gas are all things that lead to strong welds with low voltage. The shop next door to me is an independent SCCA race car guy. He built his entire tube framed car with an 110v welder……9 yrs ago. 7 hard seasons on it not one weld failure! (Crashes and all)
Again great looking bumper!
Mark
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Looking great.
Like Mark said, I was given the same advice by a ticketed welder. He said it takes a lot longer and more passes to achieve the same strength, but it can be done.
Rob
Like Mark said, I was given the same advice by a ticketed welder. He said it takes a lot longer and more passes to achieve the same strength, but it can be done.
Rob
Mace said:Mark,
Flux core and shielding gas???
I had not heard that one...
More details please
Not the hijack the thread but it’s called double shielding FCAW, (Flux Core Arc Welding) and a way to eek every last drop of penetration out of your amperage available. This process is commonly done in ship yards with honken plat being attached to honken plate. It also helps in environments where you can’t control drafts over the weld well.
2mbb: Great winch choice that sucker is fast on the free spool! That will be a great combo on your truck. Look forward to seeing some trail shots with the bumper in action!
Mark
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Unless you're using cored wire with a 110 welder, for other than real thin stuff, you're wasting your time and money. JMO
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With as big of a flaming gas cloud that the flux makes I can't see shielding gas having much effect on it. It is an idear though, let us know.Mace said:
Hjack apologies.
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Zactly what I did with my 40 design because of the same reason, wimpy welder. I suppose that once I get the 251 amp I could add 1" pieces, like CCOT sells, anywhere on the bumper without any worry of the weld failing. I kind of like how it reinforces the whole bumper though as well.2mbb said:
Those are what you have the whole bumper being mounted with right? I think you thought it out quite well.
