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Building a bumper, looking for opinions.
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Hey guys, I'm starting my first real fab project here and I'm looking for a little feedback. This is what I have so far on my rear bumper build.
This is what I originally planned. Attachment 568044Attachment 568045Attachment 568046 Then I came up with this as well Attachment 568047Attachment 568049 What looks better? I like the first one, but the second option is easier. |
And I won't be using PVC pipe for the actual tube lol.
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Nothing wrong with PVC for a template at all.
I used to do a LOT of fab work and still do it just for fun now. I have built several of the plate steel type of bumpers and my favorite medium is good old cardboard for the templates. :rotflmao2: I know but hey its cheap, plentiful and it works great. Good luck on your project and please post p pics when done. |
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Originally Posted by Tree Frog
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Nothing wrong with PVC for a template at all.
I used to do a LOT of fab work and still do it just for fun now. I have built several of the plate steel type of bumpers and my favorite medium is good old cardboard for the templates. :rotflmao2: I know but hey its cheap, plentiful and it works great. Good luck on your project and please post p pics when done. I'm getting better with the welder and after fixing a minor snafu (had to add 7/8" of pipe to the lower tube) I found out that my welds are penetrating very well. |
Originally Posted by AaronJK
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Thanks, and cardboard is definitely a go to. I got to the point today where I can work on mounting it. Going to need to cut alot of plate to make all the pieces. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=568258"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=568260"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=568261"/> I'm getting better with the welder and after fixing a minor snafu (had to add 7/8" of pipe to the lower tube) I found out that my welds are penetrating very well.
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I'm new to the Jeep world so forgive me if this is so obvious that it doesn't merit mention. But will the bumper hold air? A friend of mine built a tube bumper for his truck about 30 years ago and he put a quick-connect and an air valve on it. He used to fill it to about 130psi so he always had extra air for an occasional flat or whatever else. Tom.
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Originally Posted by any4xx
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I'm new to the Jeep world so forgive me if this is so obvious that it doesn't merit mention. But will the bumper hold air? A friend of mine built a tube bumper for his truck about 30 years ago and he put a quick-connect and an air valve on it. He used to fill it to about 130psi so he always had extra air for an occasional flat or whatever else. Tom.
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Originally Posted by any4xx
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I'm new to the Jeep world so forgive me if this is so obvious that it doesn't merit mention. But will the bumper hold air? A friend of mine built a tube bumper for his truck about 30 years ago and he put a quick-connect and an air valve on it. He used to fill it to about 130psi so he always had extra air for an occasional flat or whatever else. Tom.
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Originally Posted by Gforce!
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Man, that looks really good! I'm looking to build my own bumpers soon, and you've given me some good ideas :thumbsup: looks pretty stout, too!
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Well, I got this measured and cut out yesterday. Hopefully I can finish this by topless for tata's. |
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