bumper building
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bumper building
We are gonna be building a front bumper and try to keep it simple and light so gonna build box gussets for frame and weld a winch mount across top
Thinking tube bumper, what size tube is common?
Is welded tube OK or do I need dom tubing?
If I do one of those pre runner hoops what is the angle?
I also want to integrate a skid plate
Thinking tube bumper, what size tube is common?
Is welded tube OK or do I need dom tubing?
If I do one of those pre runner hoops what is the angle?
I also want to integrate a skid plate
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#7
I think a stinger hoop is set a 30* rake...........
I have been kicking around a simalar idea...
2" double tube spaced just enough to place a receiver hitch in the center.......then use receiver mounted winch that can be moved front to back if needed.
30* stinger in 1.5" with with tubes running down and back toward steering with a skid plate on them...........supported from the outer edge of bumper to frame horns by 1.5" tubes.
Welded black pipe should bend just fine........ I was thinkin schedule 10 pipe..
Idea based off of factory brush bar...........modified into proper bumper.........
I have been kicking around a simalar idea...
2" double tube spaced just enough to place a receiver hitch in the center.......then use receiver mounted winch that can be moved front to back if needed.
30* stinger in 1.5" with with tubes running down and back toward steering with a skid plate on them...........supported from the outer edge of bumper to frame horns by 1.5" tubes.
Welded black pipe should bend just fine........ I was thinkin schedule 10 pipe..
Idea based off of factory brush bar...........modified into proper bumper.........
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Run the main bar out of 2x.25 wall DOM, use 3/8" for the winch plate and 3/16" for the rest. Make sure you have two bolts through the frame horizontally and one vertically to keep it from rocking. I loved my tube bumper but it just didn't measure up to the Rovertym as far as brut strength, practical protection, and recovery points.