second try..custom FJ rear bumper? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

s373n · 03-16-2005, 01:08 PM

I grabbed some of these parts from work. They are V-beams (torsion beams) for the rear end of the new Chevy Cobalt and whatever else GM builds on that platform. Material thickness is .190" and they are about 42" long. I am going to cut the ends off of one and fab a custom rear bumper/frame channel for my BJ42. I was also thinking of cutting some down to size and fabbing driveshaft guards with mounting brackets. These stampings are heavily robust and look cool too. What do you think? Any other possible uses? Here's the pics of the part.

Later,
Kyle

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trainrech · 03-16-2005, 01:42 PM

I like the beer on the bumper better.

chef · 03-16-2005, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trainrech

I like the beer on the bumper better.

Mmmm, beer.
Hey Chris.

03-16-2005, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
s373n Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44441 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 14	second try..custom FJ rear bumper? I grabbed some of these parts from work. They are V-beams (torsion beams) for the rear end of the new Chevy Cobalt and whatever else GM builds on that platform. Material thickness is .190" and they are about 42" long. I am going to cut the ends off of one and fab a custom rear bumper/frame channel for my BJ42. I was also thinking of cutting some down to size and fabbing driveshaft guards with mounting brackets. These stampings are heavily robust and look cool too. What do you think? Any other possible uses? Here's the pics of the part. Later, Kyle First post wouldn't go... __________________ 89' GMC V1500 Jimmy SLX,350TBI,SM465,33x12.50's 83' Volkswagen Rabbit L Diesel 82' Toyota BJ42 L/C,B diesel,H55F,33x12.50's+trimmed 74' Austin Mini 1000,rear engine YamahaR1 conversion 72' Volkswagen Beetle,1600cc cal look

03-16-2005, 01:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
trainrech Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Member # 21051 Location: Emporia, KS Posts: 178	I like the beer on the bumper better. __________________ '77 FJ40

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