I did some work with my Lincoln 140 welder, it made me want for more so I just finished my first project with my new Lincoln 215XT. This was the most fun project I've ever done! Can't wait to draw up a rear bumper. I'd like to do one with a swing away spare tire carrier and a swing away cooler carrier and incorporate this with a beefy drop tailgate.
As far as material on this 8274 bumper, I made the mounting brackets and the winch mounting plate out of .375", everything else is .250" plate, no tubing. I made it so that I could keep my old school brush guard for mounting a CB antenae and the Hi-Lift, plus I like the look. The bumper is 40" long, I think it kind of keeps the old school look.
Welded up before doing any grinding and no brackets yet.
Checked for fit.
Powdercoated and finished.
As far as material on this 8274 bumper, I made the mounting brackets and the winch mounting plate out of .375", everything else is .250" plate, no tubing. I made it so that I could keep my old school brush guard for mounting a CB antenae and the Hi-Lift, plus I like the look. The bumper is 40" long, I think it kind of keeps the old school look.
Welded up before doing any grinding and no brackets yet.
Checked for fit.
Powdercoated and finished.
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