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BnTMike 10-02-2002, 11:13 AM http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/348991b9/bc/Shop+Pics/Mvc-024s.jpg?BC.usw9Aq1tVCP2_ just seeing what you guys think....good or bad is welcome, any improvment ideas to!!!!:) Mike- arndog 10-02-2002, 11:25 AM looks pretty cool. I like the wrap around the corners. If trees are tight in your area I would make sure that none of the wrap sticks out very far past the body. arndog FJ-Dave 10-02-2002, 11:33 AM I am wanting to build a simmilar bumper, with the same tail lights, I'm working on a way to recess the lights to protect them. looks good. BnTMike 10-02-2002, 12:03 PM they are almost flush with the corner...bout 1/4 inch of protrusion sp..... My bronco tail lights would get pushed in and then id just pop them back into place....mabye a 1/2 solid stock piece bent up to go long ways would help but a good smack would still kill it.... Mike- Actnjacksn 10-02-2002, 12:55 PM I like the bumper..wanna give me one:D Did you make the tire carrier as well? How is it mounted? Sean BnTMike 10-02-2002, 01:18 PM yea we built the whole thing.... Its bolted on to the face of the frame with some 5/8's bolts to a welded on bracket set...Beefy Mike- ouibus 10-02-2002, 02:05 PM Looks good. Although I would try and recess the receiver hitch a little further in. I know this would be hard considering that you have the stock bumper/crossmember right behind it, but it just looks like it is waiting to be bent on something. BnTMike 10-02-2002, 04:59 PM its a premaid insert thats double 1/4 wall;) It will break the granite I whould hope.... but you never know.. Mike- ROCK HUGGER 10-02-2002, 05:28 PM I like the bumper! are the corner guards square tubing? What size? ckolloff 10-03-2002, 05:56 AM Real nice! I am honing my welding skills and hope to build a similar bumper shortly. Where did you get the reciever insert?How did you mount the rear tire carrier? When I do mine I plan to remove the stock rear crossmember and build the new bumper to take its place so that it can be recessed in between the frame rails- less overhang. BnTMike 10-03-2002, 08:52 AM The corners are 1/4 inch 2*2....lotta work.. rather done tube but customer wanted square.... The tire rack is wrangler bushed in 3 places ...no rattles... the tube is all 1/3/4 120 wall Mike- CruisD64 10-03-2002, 06:11 PM Hey Mike! Its Andrei, Gregs brother....mustard cruiser. Just wanted to let you know you did an awesome job with it. :) As far as the bumper...its pretty sweet. Have you seen Paul Deckers setup though? It may not be the best for wheeling since its big as hell, but it looks damn good. I'm hoping to get it within the next few years :) ROCK HUGGER 10-03-2002, 09:51 PM Mike, do you have a bender that will bend 1/4" wall tubing? BnTMike 10-04-2002, 08:17 AM I wish I had a bender that could bend 1/4 wall... It was all pied out then welded back up ....a HUGE PAIN!! But the customer wanted square..so he got it.. Mike- PS HEY Mr B.... How is the TLC doing? We have gone to all FJ60 cases or mini truck cases on our tranny swaps...I have not nor will ever deal with a stock fj40 case since gregs!!! I still have nightmares...:eek: | |