want to build my own bumpers
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JK Newbie
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From: Holly Springs,NC
want to build my own bumpers
ok so ive been trying to find a set of bumpers that i like but im not too happy with the price the dealers charge and then they are not exactly what i want so i think im going to fab up my own but before i do i have a couple quesitons for the pros...
1.i believe im going to use 3/16" metal but what guage should it be and do i need stainless
2.what kind of welder are you using to put these pieces together ie mig tig or stick
3.i believe im only going to need a cut off wheel and chop saw to do the cutting.am i wrong about this
4.what would you have done differently if you could do it all over again.
thanks for the help and i cant wait to get started.
1.i believe im going to use 3/16" metal but what guage should it be and do i need stainless
2.what kind of welder are you using to put these pieces together ie mig tig or stick
3.i believe im only going to need a cut off wheel and chop saw to do the cutting.am i wrong about this
4.what would you have done differently if you could do it all over again.
thanks for the help and i cant wait to get started.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: NEPA
3/16th's on the structure, 1/4 for the winch mount if there is one, seems to be the norm. Mild steel. Stainless is not needed.
Use whatever welder you are comfortable with.
You're going to need something to cut the pieces out ie... torch or plasma torch, unless you do a very basic bumper using standard sized tube or square stock.
Use whatever welder you are comfortable with.
You're going to need something to cut the pieces out ie... torch or plasma torch, unless you do a very basic bumper using standard sized tube or square stock.
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JK Newbie
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From: Holly Springs,NC
cool thanks for your help.i think this bumper is going to be fairly basic.not too many bends so im hoping a cut off wheel should do the trick for my cuts.i do plan to put a winch plate on the bumper but im still figuring out how i want to install it weather on top or sunk into the bumper.
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JK Newbie
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From: Holly Springs,NC
exactly.for what one costs from a distributer and not get exactly what you want thats a shame so im going to take my time and just make what i want and learn from this site as to things to add.
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JK Newbie
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From: Holly Springs,NC
Oh man you are lucky to have a shop like that for work. See I've got a good wood shop in my garage so I mocked up the main bumper yesterday out of some scrap plywood to get an idea of size and shape. If only I could make my real bumper that fast. Thanks for the help guys. Keep it coming