This weekend I decided to make a rear bumper. The sides are not completed and the new cross member is not welded on. It only took about 10 hours and is real beefy

 

After some welding and grinding I came up with this

 

Here is the test fit

 

The grinded spots are where the shackle hangers are going

 

Here is the good old rattle can job. Notice the 2"x2" supports I added between the main bars and the new cross member

 

I want to reuse the factor rear bumper plastic. I guess I will fabricate a tire carrier some day but for now I will work on the sides..........

 

Work in progress...................

 

The hitch would only let me get this far befor, the after shot is above

 

need a tube bender, but I'm going to Amsterdam in a week so the sides and the hingemight not be completly finished till I get back...
I think I'm gonna get a removable tirecarrier using one of 4x4Labs removeable spindles

4x4 LABS

 

Bumper looks pretty sweet. Why are you going to Amsterdam?

 

i have a quick question..where did you pick up your tubing from? and how much did it run you?

 

$3.06 a foot for 1.75 DOM from Nascar Steel in Mooresville NC

 

I wish I was going to Amsterdam!!!!!!!!! When you get back you might be shopping for a new brain as well as the tube bender. I'm just kidding and jealous as hell. Have a good trip! Nice Bumper!!