New FJ Cruiser Bumper (2 Viewers)

[Fantom]

I'm in the process of finally finishing off Drew's new bumper. There were some challenges and interesting angles to figure out but the main goal was clearance and strength. Here is the result:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj-cruiser/465703-new-fjc-rear-bumper.html#post6438594
almost finished!

 

[AJAEbj42]

Looks great, can't wait to see it in person. That reminds me, I owe you a drawing for my rear swingout...

 

[Fantom]

technically you don't really owe it to me

 

[Fantom]

for those that don't want to dare venture into the FJC forum, here's a couple pics

it's very flimsy, like all my projects

 

[bj70_guy]

Another of Mat's flyweight designs - it'll never hold up

Looks awesome sir!

 

[Granite Grinder]

I can't believe you only used 1/4", whaat, you didn't have any 3/8" on hand?






Great looking build

 

[Fantom]

the gussets made up for it

 

[sailor]

very nice! May I suggest in future you add a warning such as ' Clicking on this link will send you to the Blue Room'.

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

Drew's rear bumper looks like a customized version of your BJ60 winged "bat-bumper."


I am surprised you didn't put a spring-loaded roller on the back so Drew could just roll down the rock steps at Moab. Like the ditch rollers they used on the old WWII half-tracks below....

 

[kim]

I have considered exactly that kind of roller on the rear of the 60. Interesting.

 

[LanceCruiser]

Looks great Mat, very slick. Now your going to have to make a front bumper that will match it. Then Drew can paint his truck all flat black like a stealth plane.

 

[sailor]

It would be difficult to achieve stealth when his RF emissions are already in the red zone...

 

[Fantom]

it's big, black and heavy!

it's powdercoated!

 

[Fantom]

and more

 

[LanceCruiser]

Mat, I think you made the stocks in Vasiline and Kleenex rise. You gave sailor a reason to never leave the bathroom now. Wow beautiful work.

 

[bj70_guy]

BTW, just how heavy IS it?

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

specs

Yes - the specs please! Weight with bolts, bracket, swing-out without fuel or tire less the FJ 'tupperware' bumper it replaced.

 

[AJAEbj42]

That's beautiful! Wow!

 

[REDREEFER]

Awsme job Matt, is that a 60 front spindle used for the swing away?

 

[BC_FJC]

I just finished washing my truck already for the install tomorrow