I combined Marlin's, and Trail Gear's designs to build my bumper. I used 1/2'' plate where it bolts to the frame all the way out to the end where I drilled holes for recovery points. Quarter inch plate on the uprights, and 1 3/4'' HREW tubing for the rest.

I built it over Memorial Day weekend, and had a blast doing it. Aside from sliders, this was my most technical build using my tubing bender, and I really wish I had Bend Tech for some of the bend angles.

I know, I should have washed my truck before taking pics.

 

wow, that looks awesome! Which bender did you use? Nice fab skills!

 

Looks great Robert!

 

Thanks Brian. It felt good to be wear a welding helmet. I can't wait to see you build this F-Toy. Where did you get the frame?

 

89, I have a ProBender tubing bender. It might take a few minutes to do a bend, but I am happy with it. Their customer support is great, and I might dare say, overkill. They want you to be super happy.

There are a few flaws in the bends, and that is why on my next major build, I am going to buy Bend Tech software.

Thanks for the compliments. I really enjoy bending, and most of all welding.

 

Just an FYI, but bending software is overrated. I got some, but just about never use it except on multi axis bends and then that is just to get a total length.

I am using my old 85 4Runner frame from project "Wabbit". About all that is left is the frame. Chassis should be here mid June I hope.

 

Nice rear bumper! I'm in the process of building a rear tube bumper also. It will end up looking similar to yours.