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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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homemade front bumper

ok so I want to make a new front bumper to replace my stock bumper and I was wondering if it is possible to use steel pipe from home depot and just cut and weld a bumper out of it or possibly just use the fittings to put it together. has anybody done this if so post some pics and what is your opinion I can get it for $17 for 10' its 1/8 wall 1" ID
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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I wouldnt use it. I would recommend DOM or at least HREW. Minimum .120 wall
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:08 AM
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If you are only going for looks, then fine (kind of a wierd look though to use fittings). But like dirtoyboy said, probably not strong enough...
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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ok thanks I appreciate it
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