Yep. I think I'm gonna run with it.

 

Looks bad! In a good way! I really like it, i bet you could even figure out a way to incorporate the plastic end caps. Probably not strong enough for impact, but looks nice!

 

I will be rienforcing it with angle inside, and some square stock from the ends to the tray to make it more durable. But first I must retrieve another bottle for the welder. I dont have the bumper ends either so i'll probably just put a piece of plate on for a finished look. And thanks.

 

A bit more progress today.

 

done anything else with it. what exactly did you do behind the factory parts of the bumper? i'm doing this ! got anymore pics

 

love it man!!!!!!!!!!! and as for your bed??? is that a replacement or did u build it? would love to see the build or swap if possible, thanks buddy... and keep up the nice work!!

 

I love the looks of that bumper. Stock, but way more aggressive. Keep up the good work! I'm jealous of your truck.

 

Deepsouth, I will get some better pics in a few.
Pcola, here ya go. https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f88/...-heavy-259960/
Andlours, thank you!

 

Love it man. I wish i saved mine I would have done that.

 

That looks way good. What wheels do you plan on running with those tires?

 

nice fab job. I've always wanted to mate the factory bumper with one of those smittybuilt brush guards. kudos

 

thanks man, my bed is starting to disappear with any wind,rain,big bump... lol so i have been looking for something like what you have done (looks great!!)

 

I want to run these beadlocks that I bought from diy beadlocks .com, but Im not sure if the backspacing will work out for my setup.

The rims are fj cruiser steely's. As far as the tires go, I will end up running the bfg project 39's. These 35's are just to small now that the fiberglass sides are on.

 

looks pretty dope man. before you get everything back on for good you should coat them with bedliner spray. im doing it with my rims and bumpers right now and its invincible. i shot my bumper end with a bb gun from 50 feet and its not even chipped

 

I really like what you did on that factory bumper. Great job!

 

Done anything with the bumper lately?

 

Do you have any pics from the side? I am curious how it ties into the fenders. I am going to use this for mine. Very simple and i like having factory turn signals.built into it.

 

I have'nt done anything to it lately since i moved and still need to get the truck to my new place. when i get a chance i will get a better side pic for you.

 

E-roc ive been trying to find a way to make an affordable custom bump that can hold a winch and still retain my stock bumper on it finding your thread gave me that answer thanks for the idea of how to do it

 

love the way that bumper looks! that is exactly what I want for my first gen. should be able to do the same thing. will be trying it soon