Built a tube bumper for my pickup. Used the threaded holes that are already there to make it bolt on, but can also be welded on for a permanent install.




It hugs right up against the parking lights.




Diving in some side tubes




Added a bottom hoop to protect the radiator, and a top hoop for the light bar to mount behind.




Because the turn signals were mounted in the stock bumper that was removed, I used 12v amber LED strips down the back of the tube for turn signals, will be adding another strip to the front of the bar after its painted black for better visibility.

 

i keep mine on the stock mounts. my wife pushed in the rear of a tahoe and i adjusted it back out..... then my fater-in-law backed into it, and i adjusted it out again.... couldn't immagine if it was mounted to the frame........