Not just another rear bumper build

[SHREG]

Update. Its getting there. Definitely going to color match now that i have a better idea on how its turning out. Class 3 hitch turned out super stout with bolts sleeved through the frame on both sides and tied in with 2" square stock.

 

[SHREG]

Per request, a few more pics on the LX450

Always have to have a poser shot. Black hills 2013







Before sliders and just after lift installed.

 

[SHREG]

Couple more



stuff

 

[SHREG]

Pulls camper well

 

[jfz80]

View attachment 880121 View attachment 880122 View attachment 880123 Mine were color matched front and rear, here are a few shots. I am refinishing them black, as the clear faded on the gold paint.

That's about as good an answer as one could hope for. Same color and all. Sprocket also matched his before he sold to nlxtacy and my first bumpers were pc'd a color very close to my moonglow. Lots of pics in my ROTW thread (sig link)

I'm back in the same boat. Black or gray for round two bumpers

 

[SHREG]

Had to find a place for the 7-Pin plug. LAME decided to recess the plug into the bumper. turned out great





going to mount club logo here as a plug cover...

 

[SHREG]

Ready for paint

 

[Grim Reaper]

Nice work! Anything planned were the fender Flairs are?

As big as your trailer is I'd be a little worried about the hitch tie in especially if your using a load distributing hitch.

 

[dtrain]

Pulls camper well

Is that the 19ft version? We have the 17z and LOVE IT! Installed airbas and it made a HUGE difference in towing (especially for 6 hours).

bumper looks great! (my only thread relevant comment)

 

[Roc Doc]

Nice looking bumper, any idea how much it weighs?

 

[SUMMIT CRUISERS]

Saweeeeetttt build and nice truck to boot. Job well done!

 

[SHREG]

Nice work! Anything planned were the fender Flairs are?

As big as your trailer is I'd be a little worried about the hitch tie in especially if your using a load distributing hitch.

That was my concern from the get go... however, the guy that built the bumper and hitch is a mechanical engineer... after looking a the end result i have more confidence in his work that the reese hitch i was using.

as for the fender flairs we plan on doing something for that... not sure yet.... we need to drink about that some more..

 

[SHREG]

Is that the 19ft version? We have the 17z and LOVE IT! Installed airbas and it made a HUGE difference in towing (especially for 6 hours).

bumper looks great! (my only thread relevant comment)

yes, 19ft. pulls great. we have a weight distribution hitch. that and the 5.29 gears make for a comfortable ride while pulling.

Im very happy with how the bumper turned out... cant wait to see it when we lay the paint...

 

[SHREG]

Nice looking bumper, any idea how much it weighs?

Thanks, I would guess, and this is just a guess.... 125lb... its beefy... we do a final test fit this weekend then its off to the paint shop... I was after a "stock" look and this really exceeded my expectations and my budget.....

 

[Grim Reaper]

That was my concern from the get go... however, the guy that built the bumper and hitch is a mechanical engineer... after looking a the end result i have more confidence in his work that the reese hitch i was using.

I like how he kept the weight down. I'm real bad about over building and coming out with stuff being 10 times heavier then it needs to be on my own projects.

Looking at it some more I see what you mean about the hitch strength. It's actually got the support of the bumper on one end and the tie in bars on the back. You are probably right that it's as strong if not stronger then typical stock hitch.

This going to be a one off or is this guy going to make more?

 

[jkilcullen]

i second grim reaper in are there more to be had? Depending on price I pay be interested.

 

[Razor One]

That bumper looks incredible! Any plans for a tire swing-out later on?

 

[LAME]

Thanks guys. The bumper is made from .125" cold rolled. The entire bottom edge is plated with .25"x4" bar stock. The mounts are chopped up 3/16 rectangle tubing that ties into 4 of the 6 stock hitch mounts, not pictured are the forward mounts behind the tires that are a blatant ripoff from the slee bumper.
There aren't any good hitch pics in the thread, but it is constructed with 2"x3"x.25" rectangle tubing, .25" gusset in the center, and .125" gussets from the 2x3 to the outer .375" mounting plates. The hitch sandwiches the bumper brackets to the frame, which has been boxed and sleeved for 3 14mm bolts on each rail. The bumper and hitch tie together with two 14mm bolts.
I have quite a bit of redundency with welded surfaces and the amount of big bolts used. It is more substantial then the hitch on my 3/4 ton. I understand why you guys might question the integrity of the assembly from the pics that have been posted.
I used .125" because I have been trail riding with Shreg for 13-14 years, and I know how it will be treated. Also, because it is easier to work with compared with .1875", which I think would be the right material for a beefy bumper. I have a lot of .125" and less on my crawler that has held up well to a ton of abuse for a decade, but it does weigh about half of what a 80 does.

I don't think the bumper even weighs 75lbs. The last one I built for shregs 80 was all 3/16, and it was a pig. This one is easy to put on by myself.

Main thought in designing the bumper was to tuck it in a couple inches, and try to copy the stocker more then most bumpers out there. I tried to do that by using a .5" radius in the brake, and tucking the corners in tighter. I also like how my wifes grand cherokee has the hitch tucked up into the bumper, so thats why there is the cut out in the center. I also do not like making a bumper a hitch, because of all the structure involved.
I am going to make flare extensions, I haven't used my shrinker, stretcher, or planishing hammer lately. The bumper looks unfinished without.

If people actually like this thing, I can model it and have a sit down with my cnc press brake guy for some DFM. There is no way I would build more of these the same way and hit any reasonable price point.

 

[LAME]

No swing out planned.

 

[Grim Reaper]

Thanks guys. The bumper is made from .125" cold rolled. The entire bottom edge is plated with .25"x4" bar stock. The mounts are chopped up 3/16 rectangle tubing that ties into 4 of the 6 stock hitch mounts, not pictured are the forward mounts behind the tires that are a blatant ripoff from the slee bumper.
There aren't any good hitch pics in the thread, but it is constructed with 2"x3"x.25" rectangle tubing, .25" gusset in the center, and .125" gussets from the 2x3 to the outer .375" mounting plates. The hitch sandwiches the bumper brackets to the frame, which has been boxed and sleeved for 3 14mm bolts on each rail. The bumper and hitch tie together with two 14mm bolts.
I have quite a bit of redundency with welded surfaces and the amount of big bolts used. It is more substantial then the hitch on my 3/4 ton. I understand why you guys might question the integrity of the assembly from the pics that have been posted.
I used .125" because I have been trail riding with Shreg for 13-14 years, and I know how it will be treated. Also, because it is easier to work with compared with .1875", which I think would be the right material for a beefy bumper. I have a lot of .125" and less on my crawler that has held up well to a ton of abuse for a decade, but it does weigh about half of what a 80 does.

I don't think the bumper even weighs 75lbs. The last one I built for shregs 80 was all 3/16, and it was a pig. This one is easy to put on by myself.

Main thought in designing the bumper was to tuck it in a couple inches, and try to copy the stocker more then most bumpers out there. I tried to do that by using a .5" radius in the brake, and tucking the corners in tighter. I also like how my wifes grand cherokee has the hitch tucked up into the bumper, so thats why there is the cut out in the center. I also do not like making a bumper a hitch, because of all the structure involved.
I am going to make flare extensions, I haven't used my shrinker, stretcher, or planishing hammer lately. The bumper looks unfinished without.

If people actually like this thing, I can model it and have a sit down with my cnc press brake guy for some DFM. There is no way I would build more of these the same way and hit any reasonable price point.

It's all about good tools and good design. I want a good healthy finger brake so bad I can't stand it just so I can make stuff like that.
Nice work.