Dj's front and rear bumper build!

[Gerdo]

Sounds like you have it covered.

PS. I have seen aftermarket bumpers yanked off. Just because others have gotten away with less doesn't mean that it's right.

 

[djtc]

Ya I guess so!

Thanks for the tips ill try to make it as strong as I can.At first I was worried about the weight up front but now thats out the window.

 

[T4Rscott]

What did you do with you stock bumper?

 

[djtc]

Still have it

 

[T4Rscott]

interested in selling the front?

 

[djtc]

Sorry for the lack of updates, i've been really busy and completely forgot to post the pics up!

I need some of your opinions on something asap because I have an appointment this wednesday to get some tubing bent at a local off road/fab shop.

So 3 options:
1.Single hoop
2.No hoop
3.middle hoop +headlight hoops (see last picture)
Only issue with option 3 is that the corner wings cut in really close to the corner and fitting a 1.5" tube would be really tight.(maybe 1/2-3/4 clearance)

Also, keep in mind that i've order 2X 7" lights that will be mounted on the top plate.I don't think they would look good there without a hoop..

The bumper is not complete yet I just had to stop using my summer car so I welded 1 nut on there and bolted on the plate t'ill I got this done.Yes I know the side wing is a little crooked and yes I know the fog lights holes isnt perfectly round.These imperfections will be fixed.

My bumper

Option 3 idea.Similar to this but the center hoop would follow the grill line.

 

[djtc]

Nearly 100 views since last post and no opinions? I need to go buy the tube tommorow I was hoping to get some opinion before..

 

[Whitson Metalworks]

I like the cleanliness of no tube but i also like the protection and badass factor the tube adds.

 

[djtc]

Ya thats the problem, not too sure what I want.I want to make it functional and look decent so the hoop might be best.

 

[zgensler31]

I want to say only the center hoop. Unless you steal whitsons tube design for the headlights. His is really the first that I like the shape of in that regard.

 

[cj80cruiser]

Ya thats the problem, not too sure what I want.I want to make it functional and look decent so the hoop might be best.

I like the three hoop design you have there, similar to shrockworks. Look at allpro and the 3rd gen bumper list thread for ideas if you haven't already.

 

[white_n_slow]

I don't like the three-hoop look. Looks too busy. It also makes it impossible to stand or kneel on the bumper for fooling around under the hood. I say one or none.

 

[djtc]

Just picked up 6ft of 2" .120 hrew and 4ft of 1.5" .120 hrew .I'll get the center and headlight hoops bent wednesday.I'm going to post a picture of the bumper with just the center hoop and another with the headlight hoops aswell and we'll see what you guys think.

 

[cj80cruiser]

It might make for a better step without the hoops but I like the hoops for deer protection.

 

[djtc]

I just use my tire as a step up.

 

[djtc]

I've sort of already made up my mind to go with the headlight + center hoops but let me know what you guys think.

Single

Full out!

 

[downpour11]

Yup go with the full hoops. Came out great man good work!

 

[Bandit Runner]

I've sort of already made up my mind to go with the headlight + center hoops but let me know what you guys think.

I think you made the right choice!

 

[zgensler31]

Yeah full hoops is looking good.

 

[Whitson Metalworks]

Full out! Duh... Lol. Looks great man!