Custom Front Bumper...
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Custom Front Bumper...
Started my first project on my p/u. Still working on the side details and possibly a brush guard. Sorry about the phone pics. No winch plans, b/c can't afford one, but planning on running two 140 light forces centered. Appreciate any comments and ideas to make it "the best."
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Yeah in Fairbanks lights over a winch. In the middle of winter there is only a few hours of daylight and lights help see truck killers...moose.
Finally got it mounted and the blinkers cut in. Will get pics up tomorrow.
Finally got it mounted and the blinkers cut in. Will get pics up tomorrow.
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BEEFY bumper..now THATS a strong lookin bumper....built to withstand a moose....gotta be strong..haha..now get some tubing on it to protect the grille, the headlights..and then you'll probably want some tubing everywhere..and before you know it you'll have a full exo..HAHAHA!..
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Looks good. Nice shape without getting too bulky.
I would agree, some hood/light protection would help in a close encounter with a moose.
It may be the picture but it looks a little wide. I would bet that it wouldn't take much th cut off a couple of inches on each side and re-plate the ends.
I would agree, some hood/light protection would help in a close encounter with a moose.
It may be the picture but it looks a little wide. I would bet that it wouldn't take much th cut off a couple of inches on each side and re-plate the ends.
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That front bumper looks super strong and solid!
Nice one peice design. Good job!
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Nice one peice design. Good job!
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69 Kaiser Jeepster Commando 4X4
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No reason to drive around with a winch all the time.
I WOULD however recommend installing a receiver mount - mine comes in VERY handy. Then you can install a winch later if you want to.
GREAT choice on the Lightforce lights - I will never go back to glass lenses ever again. I got mine from
www.sierraexpeditions.com they have really good prices and great service.
I WOULD however recommend installing a receiver mount - mine comes in VERY handy. Then you can install a winch later if you want to.
GREAT choice on the Lightforce lights - I will never go back to glass lenses ever again. I got mine from
www.sierraexpeditions.com they have really good prices and great service.
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Damned good choice on a quality light set.
nice build on the bumper
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Thanks for the comments guys.
One of my biggest concerns was weight. It's only 1/8" sheet which is probably too light. I may finish up the design then take it apart for templates of something thicker. . .
It sticks out 6" from the grill for mounting room for the lights. The approach angle is decreased b/c of this. I am considering keeping the shape but retracting it for a minimal approach. Then mount some lights on the roof or something. . .
I went camping this weekend so I didn't work on it late in the week. I'll stay after work tomorrow and get some visual progress for ya.
One of my biggest concerns was weight. It's only 1/8" sheet which is probably too light. I may finish up the design then take it apart for templates of something thicker. . .
It sticks out 6" from the grill for mounting room for the lights. The approach angle is decreased b/c of this. I am considering keeping the shape but retracting it for a minimal approach. Then mount some lights on the roof or something. . .
I went camping this weekend so I didn't work on it late in the week. I'll stay after work tomorrow and get some visual progress for ya.
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.125" is good. I have dented mine, but nothing major - and it took A LOT. I haven't damaged the .188" (3/16), but that adds a lot of weight. One thing you could do to improve approach angle is to slant that vertical face back a bit - of course, that may mean pushing the moose UNDER the vehicle instead of over.
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looks like you have a good start, a solid base for makeing some tube additions. i think the 1/8 will be fine unless your going to be smashing rocks every weekend. i would recomend a 2" receiver cut into the middle of the bumper, its a usefull addition to any bumper with multiple uses.
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