here is my 3rd gen rear bumper It only took about 3 hours of work and alot of planning
I removed the old crossmember (spare tire) for a higher clearence one

 

grinding befor the supports are added between the main two 2"x2" bars

 

here is the test fit

 

Here it is after being painted. Notice the 2"x2" supports added and the new crossmember I am gonna add a tire carrier eventually. The shackel hangers are almost done (only had 3/4 bit fo drill press) and can be welded soon.

What do ya guys think?????

 

Except for the fact that you are grinding in sandles :p...LOOKS SWEET! Cost effective and looks STRONG.

 

grinding in sandles is not as fun as welding in shorts.........
Paints done and it is mounted....

 

Haha...I was hoping you had an apron or something...guess not

WHERE ARE THE FINAL PICS?? Doing anything for the sides?

 

gotta a weldin shirt and gloves but he seems to forget those........atleast he does use the helmet

 

Nice, I'm eager to see what you do with the sides. Why did you put the hitch on the bottom? Won't that just catch on stuff? (just some constructive critisim...)

 

the hitch is the level of the frame rails so he is really not losing much there and gettin stuck he should just slide over, i can't see it gettin caught on much but its possible

 

Oh, if its even with the frame rails, then thats good so it sorta kinda maybe protects them...

 

The sides are made from 1.75" DOM and are gonna protect the frame rails kinda, but the body definently. The rest of the bumper takes up the gap from my 2" body lift.

The rear is the highest part of my truck now, I beefed up the cross member by adding one that is much taller than the previous one

 

Here is a good pic of the bumper. The cross member was welded on later that day. The shackle hangers, tire carrier and sides are still being constructed......


Here is the start of the sides, 1.75 DOM

 

Looking good!

One thing though... i didn't see anything more about the side part in your to do list. Is that all your going to do for the sides or are you going to put something on there to cover that grose part of the body up.

 

The sides are just starting.......not exactly sure what to do. I might make some sliders and connect the rear bumper to that

 

That would be cool... you have to cover that part of the body some how though... don't be lazy now...