justin_4runner

i like the fact that it looks like u can build it up inside to hold a winch or not, very nice set up u got and u could really sale a lot of them if u wanted....

BNM

Ya I think I could work one in. I have a warn I could use to get some dimensions off of. Dont know how much the different bands and sizes differ though.

BNM

I think so. I was trying to make a somewhat low profile bumpr with this one so I left it off.

westjohns yota

yeah im sure alot of people on here wouldnt mind you building thier bumpers, alot of people post pics of there bumper builds and everyone wans them to build them but they wont, ud be the first of many to build and sell your own brand!

BNM

Rodger! Three years down to becoming a manufacturing engineer.

yotaman85

id buy it in a hart beat... good work man.

yotaman85

and welcome to the wonderful world of yotatech.com..

Leviticus6432

I like the selling plans idea... It would be awesome to be able to buy the plans, take them to a local machine shop, and have em cut out a bumper real quick.

dlucky894runner

That's awesome looking. Great Job!!!

BNM

You think people would buy a "DIY Bumper Kit" that would come with all the plates and mounting parts cnc cut ready to weld together?

WD_40

I think you could sell quite a few of those. A lot of members here have welders but don't have access to CNC cutters and would jump all over a kit like that.

Leviticus6432

I would think you could sell quite a few if they are competitively priced... Assuming the kit wont have the bumper pre bent, the question would be, wouldnt shipping cost alot more to ship a flatter, bigger package? Now if you pre bent the bumper i think it would be sweet... I just like the selling plans idea because it is something that has no startup cost for you, free delivery (download), and the customer can just take the plans to their local machine shop and have them cut it out real quick. Even if someone buys your plans and starts selling them, there are still going to be people coming to you just wanting the plans.

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

Bumper outsude is the easy part. Mounting it to use a winch is the fun part.

DIY kits are tricky. You try to make it idiot proof and they just make better idiots.

:wabbit2:

Leviticus6432

sell something, I want one! (as soon as you incorperate a winch mount inside) lol

BNM

Ya that is what I am thinking. Got the material I am going to use so maybe I can get it going today.

I am excited to here the positive comments on the subject. Ill definitely keep updating my progress and any plans on selling something.

7.62 M43

I would like too see a 2" receiver tube instead of a winch plate so you could use a cradle mounted winch. I can't find a bumper set up like that ANYWHERE!

warmonger88

I'm going to be moving to the moscow/pullman area next year and would really like one of your bumpers. if you can work a winch mount into one, I'll buy on from ya!

Leviticus6432

well if he sells kits, you could just get the basic one, cut a hole, and fab up your own reciever mount inside.... It wouldn't have to look pretty in there, nobody would see it just make sure its securely welded or bolted to the frame

BNM

I like that idea. I do have a winch but didnt really want to have it in my bumper and was going to make a winch cradle that would go into a receiver tube. I might put that into the one I am building now.

7.62 M43

I think it makes sense to not have a winch permanently mounted on the front - a cradle mounted winch is far more versatile.