My custom bumper!
 

Ok, this started about 2 months ago when I decided to make my own bumper because I didn't like anything on the market. My first bumper was started and I made a trip to the desert and had a run in with a jeep and unfortuneately because it wasn't finished it gave to protection and bent the front section of the frame leaving me with this -

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/8066/img2978rx.jpg
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5729/img0084v.jpg
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3964/img0085kv.jpg

With some time and effort with a grinder and arc welder I remolded the frame and built a new bumper. This is a shot of the sub frame going in -

http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/5230/img0145te.jpg

And last weekend I installed the winch tray and wings on the sides -

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1395/img0157hx.jpg
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9904/img0159gqd.jpg

There is still a lot of welding to do and I need to make a grille and was going to go with a metal box with a chicken wire mesh to give it that safari look. And once everything is done I'll be adding a winch to the top of the whole thing. Also the holes in the front are for the bars to attach the D rings to.

Very nice man, looking good so far.

Looks pretty cool...
 

Good job.

Looking good.
I wish I could weld.

Lol...
 

You can, My friend who is a metal worker told me "any monkey can weld"... It just takes practice... or banana's?:eek:

Chris:D

*update*

I just finished adding a few more pieces and am currently working on the new grille. No more plastic! I hope you guys like it.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1261/img0289zj.jpghttp://img819.imageshack.us/img819/91/img0288n.jpghttp://img109.imageshack.us/img109/64/img0287sb.jpg

I like it. The grille isn't my cup of tea, but looks solid. Have you asked the Jeep for a rematch?;)

zebra....

that looks great and is about what I need to do for my D2.

do you have plans for it. wanna trade them for something?

NICE! Gave me a good idea!!

i've almost got my wife talked into letting me buy a welder. looks good.
jon