My bumper build

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Awsome Bumper!!!!!
 
That is absolutely beautiful work. You could, I think, easily sell a bumper like that.
 
Duly noted, I'll look into C channel, what about the gauge, I read the thread and I think you said you used 3/16?


Mountain Goat said:
I used a cheap, AC only stick for everything except the jerry can cage. For that I used a 110V MIG. My cutting was with a torch and "sawzall". Not the most efficient, but when we don't have all of the cool tools we make do.

Good luck on your build. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. If you want the bumper to fit more tight to the body, I don't recommend using a rectangular tube like I did. As it is now, the main bumper tube is up against the ends of the frame rails. I would go with a "C" channel type design that caps the ends of the frame rails. This is the way most commerial 60 series bumpers are designed.

All said and done, the diesel swap cost about $10K. :eek: Seriously though, it is worth every penny. I smile every time I pass other vehicles, uphill, and in 5th gear.

:cheers:
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Hey Sarcastro,

Just checked this thread after months. Sorry is missed your question. I used 1/4" material for the main bumper tube and "wings". I recommend 3/16" for weight reasons.

However there is one advantage to the weight. That is it levels the truck nicely. Had a little stink bug before.
 
where are you in oregon? I am in Klamath, South Central Oregon, about 20 miles from the Cali border...
 
I'm in Eugene.
 
That is Purty!

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It had a 2.5" OME lift when I bought it. That is plenty of lift to clear the tires. I did have to add extra leaves to the front to compensate for the added weight of the diesel and bull bar.
 
FWIW: I had a custom rear bumper with 1/4" as well and agree it was overkill. For C channel, 1/4" might make sense, but square tube I'd say 3/16" is probably plenty.

Mountain Goat: so why did you end up shortening the side-wings so much?
 
Mountain Goat: so why did you end up shortening the side-wings so much?
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I tried to integrate rear quarter protection, but the wings warped to the outside pretty badly due to welding. All I could do was cut them off.

They were built using a 1.5 x 3 tube, welded to a .25 plate on the outside. I welded the whole seam, top and bottom to prevent water ingress. Knowing what I know now I would do it differently.
 
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gotcha. when we did the wings on my rear bumper (which I no longer have) we had the .250 side bars sent out to a break. Made for good, strong shape. Then welded a cap on the end that also tied it into the frame. That was my favorite part of the whole bumper.
 
Bumper pics, ante up!

sandcruiser said:
gotcha. when we did the wings on my rear bumper (which I no longer have) we had the .250 side bars sent out to a break. Made for good, strong shape. Then welded a cap on the end that also tied it into the frame. That was my favorite part of the whole bumper.
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so not to hijack the thread or anything but where are the pictures of your bumper?
 
take a look around Sandcruiser.com, try searching for bumper. There are a bunch of photos in various places. I'll try to take a look later and post some links, but I'm just going to go to Sandcruiser.com and search for bumper.... :)
 
sandcruiser said:
take a look around Sandcruiser.com, try searching for bumper. There are a bunch of photos in various places. I'll try to take a look later and post some links, but I'm just going to go to Sandcruiser.com and search for bumper.... :)
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thanks I'll look there!
 
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