New bumper??
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What do you guys think? This bumper and a 10k Smittybilt.
I can get 4x4x1/4 angle free at work. I was thinking about cutting off the stock crossmember and welding it on with the lip sitting in top of the frame. Maybe with some 1/4 gussets in the v of the angle and boxed off ends for the side mounts. Do you think it would be strong enough?
Or should I just get some rectangular tubing, 2x4 or 2x6? Which I would have to pay for.
I can get 4x4x1/4 angle free at work. I was thinking about cutting off the stock crossmember and welding it on with the lip sitting in top of the frame. Maybe with some 1/4 gussets in the v of the angle and boxed off ends for the side mounts. Do you think it would be strong enough?
Or should I just get some rectangular tubing, 2x4 or 2x6? Which I would have to pay for.
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I've been testing on the same stuff I'd be putting on the truck. Welding 1/4 angle together and welding up sprinkler pipe.
I can make a good weld and it looks ok. But I just figured I'll let a professional handle it, that is unless I get really impatient and get the urge to put it on. I'll probably have to wait until next weekend for him to do it.
I can make a good weld and it looks ok. But I just figured I'll let a professional handle it, that is unless I get really impatient and get the urge to put it on. I'll probably have to wait until next weekend for him to do it.
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Some more test fitting.
For what I have made so far it will sit 1 1/2" lower then it is in these pics. So it will fit good under the lights. But I need it atleast 2 1/2" lower for the winch to clear the grille. I'll probably try to find a good way to mount the solenoid over on the passenger side to keep it out of the way.
I think God must of put these tow hooks on because my mortal tools are no match for them. I'll have to see what we have at work to get them off.
For what I have made so far it will sit 1 1/2" lower then it is in these pics. So it will fit good under the lights. But I need it atleast 2 1/2" lower for the winch to clear the grille. I'll probably try to find a good way to mount the solenoid over on the passenger side to keep it out of the way.
I think God must of put these tow hooks on because my mortal tools are no match for them. I'll have to see what we have at work to get them off.
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I'm still debating on whether or not to cut the grille. But that looks like the only way I'm gonna keep it nice and tight.
I know if I do decide to cut the grille, I'll probably go ahead and cut holes in the honeycomb for my hellas. Kinda like mustang lights or something.
I know if I do decide to cut the grille, I'll probably go ahead and cut holes in the honeycomb for my hellas. Kinda like mustang lights or something.
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