BruceTS-inspired rear bumper
03-09-2006, 07:43 PM
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BruceTS-inspired rear bumper
started a BruceTS-inspired rear bumper.......
hole for hitch receiver cut into main bar
cardboard mock-up of frame bracket
getting my money's worth...
frame bracket cut and bent
both brackets bolted with 1 bolt each (so far...) and main bar set in place
have about 10-12 hours in it so far
hole for hitch receiver cut into main bar
cardboard mock-up of frame bracket
getting my money's worth...
frame bracket cut and bent
both brackets bolted with 1 bolt each (so far...) and main bar set in place
have about 10-12 hours in it so far
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03-09-2006, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by calrockx
nice!
i should work on something like this.
i should work on something like this.
isn't bruce working on yours currently??
Originally Posted by ecchamberlin
Looks like your on your way there. Nice project.
Originally Posted by northfacer581
wana make two!?
i dunno how steve can do this daily
03-09-2006, 09:24 PM
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i think i need to cut down the frame mounts so my spare will still fit in there... i wish i had thought about that earlier. :pat:
for bruce or any others that have a bumper like this: any tips on cutting the angles on the ends of the main beam? would a compound miter saw with a metal blade work?? or do you just kinda go at it with an angle grinder...
for bruce or any others that have a bumper like this: any tips on cutting the angles on the ends of the main beam? would a compound miter saw with a metal blade work?? or do you just kinda go at it with an angle grinder...
03-09-2006, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by garrett1478
i think i need to cut down the frame mounts so my spare will still fit in there... i wish i had thought about that earlier. :pat:
for bruce or any others that have a bumper like this: any tips on cutting the angles on the ends of the main beam? would a compound miter saw with a metal blade work?? or do you just kinda go at it with an angle grinder...
for bruce or any others that have a bumper like this: any tips on cutting the angles on the ends of the main beam? would a compound miter saw with a metal blade work?? or do you just kinda go at it with an angle grinder...
03-10-2006, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by garrett1478
i think i need to cut down the frame mounts so my spare will still fit in there... i wish i had thought about that earlier. :pat:
for bruce or any others that have a bumper like this: any tips on cutting the angles on the ends of the main beam? would a compound miter saw with a metal blade work?? or do you just kinda go at it with an angle grinder...
for bruce or any others that have a bumper like this: any tips on cutting the angles on the ends of the main beam? would a compound miter saw with a metal blade work?? or do you just kinda go at it with an angle grinder...
I built a jig to cut the angles, top to bottom measure in 6" and the other angle depends on the flare type you have. I use a metal cut-off saw......
You could cut the first angle then grind to fit. total width should be aprox 4' 11" at the widest point.
As for the spare tire, wait till the bumper is completed then take it back off, use a string line and marker to cut out a semi-circle where the spare goes....
03-10-2006, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BruceTS
just looking at the 2x4 height and it seems like it's up a bit high for the plastic shroud to fit? did you check? My rig has a 1 1/2" body lift.......
