I was wondering if you had any drawings with dimensions and measurments? Also wondering if you had made up a material list. Love your design and work. Backed into a tree last week with my 4runner pulling a buddy out and and need to build a bumper for mine now. Any help would be apprciated.
Thanks

 

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Just curious where you got the recovery anchor pieces from? The look like a purchased part. I am wondering because I am looking to build my own bumper for my 84 Pickup crawler and I definatly dont have as much skill as you. I was just going to use a 2x4 structural tube, weld on caps and weld on the anchor points.

 

If you are referring to the shackle mounts, I made them myself. The only piece I bought pre-made was the receiver hitch.

 

Yea shackle mounts. I did a quick search after posting that and yea I can buy them. I might make my own as well though depending on the steel I get for the bumper frame mounts. I am still in the very preliminary process of design (brainstorming).

 

So here is a dumb/simple question, but how did you cut out the notches for the shackle mounts? Just using an angle grinder?

 

Yes, drilled a hole at each end of the notch. Then angle grinder to connect the two holes. File out corners as needed.

 

Looking good, I just read through this thread, the sliders, and the drawer box thread, you did and are doing are really good job. I really like it all, I think it is really interesting to see you talk about how much you suck at welding in your slider thread but here you seem to be a pro at it...a couple years of welding changes everything huh? lmao! Keep up the amazing work!

 

so are you going to be makeing these for everyone on here!?

 

Thanks guys! I hope to get a lot done this weekend, so stay tuned for updates.

 

Pretty amazing builds on the bumpers. I have a rear bumper to make myself... Just need to learn to weld. Which welder do you have, if you dont mind me asking? I was thinking of picking up a Lincoln 180c.

 

Thanks. I have a Hobart Handler 140. Great little unit for the price.

 

Got some work done on the bumper this weekend. First I assembled it to the truck for one last test fitment. There were no major issues, everything fit fine. Then I cut out some rubber for the mudflaps.

Pics of passenger side mudflap:






Then I took it back off the truck, and did the very last bit of welding on it. It feels good to pass that milestone. Then I started to grind down all the corners/seams. This took a long time, but I got them all nice and smooth.

Pic of how it sits now:



Still need to clean up some weld splatter on the inside surfaces. Then I need to epoxy the light bezels in place. Then final cleanup and paint. I am really anxious to get this thing done.

Also, I just ordered some new 35" MTZ's, so those will be going on soon too. Can't wait!

 

Wow Bandit you do amazing work! I followed your front bumper build and that came out great so I can only assume that this will look great too! Your attention to detail is amazing so keep up the good work!

 

Looks awesome Jeremy, need to see the tires when they come in.

 

Cant wait to see the bumper and fresh meats on there!

 

lookin' good, almost there...

 

Quick update: I haven't had much time to work on this lately, but the other day I finally finished grinding and sanding all of the corners nice and smooth. Then I cleaned and degreased it real good. I was also able to epoxy in the light bezels. Next time you see it, it will be painted.

As it sits now:

 

That looks incredible! I can't wait to see it painted and installed!

 

that thing is a Beauty.. can I kiss it