Well,

30 bucks worth of remnant steel and 8hours. Core is a 1.5x3 12 gauge, and the brackets are 1/4". Used the factory horizontal holes in the ears, and fashioned a bracket to go to the bottom of the oem bracket. (new hole).

I wanted it wide enough to take a big hit without tearing up the body, and also wide enough for a spare tire mount. However, I think I got it too wide. Opinions?

I think I will take it somewhere to get chopped, as my chop saw wont handle the size, then seam it back together. I haven't decided on removing the hitch, as the departure angle isn't much better.

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I picked up the mig 3 weeks or so ago, and haven't welded since brazing was cool, so don't make fun of the welds.

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Dude,

That's sweet!

Looks beefy enough. On the width, I'd go with your gut feeling. If you think it's a hair too wide, get it cut. YOUR'E the one who has to look at it every day. :flipoff2:

JSBriggs fabbed up something similar a while back. He should post a pic or two. I have a beefy upgraded rear bumper, but it looks like a stock bumper from the '70's so it's not much to look at.

looks good, personally i would have tried to add in more quarter protection though. also as far as how wide it is, i think that if you chopped the corners off the bumper, it would look great. i dunno if that is what you are talking about doing though?


nice work :beer:

Originally posted by 9V
looks good, personally i would have tried to add in more quarter protection though. also as far as how wide it is, i think that if you chopped the corners off the bumper, it would look great. i dunno if that is what you are talking about doing though?


nice work :beer:

Yes and no.

As it is, there is 10" of "corner" protection with about 4 on the actual side. I was thinking of the overall width, maybe shortening it by an 1". I kinda like the width though, as it gives me a high lift point on the corner. I always hate having to use the bumper. I will probably run it, and if I kiss it, I will shorten it.

Who knows where to get some 1.5" shackle eyelets? 5/8ths eye should be good enough.

I passed some pics along.

As far as recovery points go 3/4 it is more "standard". And are you looking for somthing like this?

http://www.r-p4wd.com/java/products.htm

Click on Clevis Mounts.

-Jeff

Personally I would MAKE a pair of these (I plan to)...Or buy them already done...I think they are about 60% cleaner than the bolt on's...

http://www.avalancheengr.com/Crawler/d-shackle.htm

Nice Bumper John. That is very similiar to what I was thinking about building for my bumperless truck. Very slim. I am so spoiled with my departure angle. At least spoiled as a Range Rover owner could be....

How much does it weigh? I like the idea of welding on tabs for D-rings.

Looks Great! Maybe I'll have to see it in person soon.

Originally posted by lwg

How much does it weigh? I like the idea of welding on tabs for D-rings.



It weighs about 45lbs, if that. However, I feel that with it being a box tube, it will be strong enough.

j

Originally posted by RockRover
Personally I would MAKE a pair of these (I plan to)...Or buy them already done...I think they are about 60% cleaner than the bolt on's...

http://www.avalancheengr.com/Crawler/d-shackle.htm

And we have a WINNER! I must have gone through 200 pages of supply catalogs yesterday. AA MFG has a bracket that is close, but nothing that studly. AND they're in my home town.... Thanks Doug!

j

VERY nice! Clean lines, no clutter. Very functional. Job well done.
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Originally posted by Greg Davis
VERY nice! Clean lines, no clutter. Very functional. Job well done.
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Wow. Coming from you, that's quite the compliment.

j