| | Fabbing a front bumper |  |
|
|
| Author | Message |
|---|
LFNTMS
Posts : 171
Join date : 2011-02-18
Age : 49
Location : Heber Valley
| |
| | |
cnckart
Posts : 462
Join date : 2010-01-11
Age : 45
Location : Taylorsville
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:51 pm | |
| The important part of a front bumper is the winch mount. Aluminum can do this job just fine, however I would make the mounting plate at least .5" thick. That may be over kill, but that is something you don't want to fail when you really need it. Aluminum is a lot more $ than steel for the raw material, it is also a lot harder to weld. I can MIG steel all day long (not that great mind you, but it works) I can't weld aluminum to save my life. Whoever you have fab out of aluminum is going to have to have some serious welding skills. Not to discourage you, just want you to understand what it takes. I love home brew projects and can't wait to see what you come up with. | |
|
| | |
LFNTMS
Posts : 171
Join date : 2011-02-18
Age : 49
Location : Heber Valley
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper Thu Jul 28, 2011 10:09 pm | |
| | |
|
| | |
gericurl
Admin
Posts : 587
Join date : 2010-01-05
Age : 45
Location : Wellsville (Cache Valley)
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper Fri Jul 29, 2011 12:31 am | |
| I like a good tube setup more and more. I'd love to get a bender a notcher and welder and see what I could fab up. | |
|
| | |
cnckart
Posts : 462
Join date : 2010-01-11
Age : 45
Location : Taylorsville
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:27 pm | |
| | |
|
| | |
gericurl
Admin
Posts : 587
Join date : 2010-01-05
Age : 45
Location : Wellsville (Cache Valley)
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:40 am | |
| I picked up a welding mask today. Now I just need a welder and all the rest of the tools and raw materials. lol.
x2 on the update. | |
|
| | |
Mr Tibbs
Posts : 93
Join date : 2010-03-06
Age : 47
Location : Payson!!
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:34 am | |
| - gericurl wrote:
- I picked up a welding mask today
I first read that as a "wedding" mask. I was going to ask where you got one! lol  | |
|
| | |
LFNTMS
Posts : 171
Join date : 2011-02-18
Age : 49
Location : Heber Valley
| | Subject: Update Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:43 pm | |
| | |
|
| | |
Fly Jester
Posts : 108
Join date : 2010-06-22
Age : 55
Location : Heeber
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:30 pm | |
| Nice LC addition John!!!  ....what year? | |
|
| | |
LFNTMS
Posts : 171
Join date : 2011-02-18
Age : 49
Location : Heber Valley
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:51 pm | |
| Thanks. It's an 07 an unfortunately I hand the keys over to Chrissy this weekend. | |
|
| | |
AirborneFJ
Posts : 10
Join date : 2011-08-09
Age : 36
Location : salt lake city
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:23 pm | |
| I think tube front bumpers are they way to go. id love to fab my own so its just the way i want it but i dont have all the tool. I was looking at the Metal Tech front tube bumper. looks sick and you can have a bash plate or winch set up. but doing custum things are the best. i have a defender roor rach on my fj that no one had adapter mounts for it so i just used some U bolts to attach it. cant wait to hear how your build is going. wade | |
|
| | |
Sponsored content
| | Subject: Re: Fabbing a front bumper | |
| |
|
| | |
| | Fabbing a front bumper | |
|
