Backwoods Bumpers

The original is still available, but I just can't seem to keep the curve from appearing. it happens sometime between the bulk of the welding and grinding.

I'm sure we could do that. However, if you'll notice - this one comes very close to the fenders. I would think that a bumper of this style that covers part of the fenders would be very very wide looking.

I have done one. It's a little different style, but you get the idea if I can find the pic. If you just want the cutouts, that's definitely not a problem. I would just need to know exactly where to put them.

Fordzilla

This is the style I had in mind...I'm not ready to swap out yet, but I like the extra protection I get from mine......Ben

jstone44720

Warping is a problem for us too when when we do large weldments. We often tack them to the top of our 1" weld table, then move around from seam to seam as we weld. We also do all of the tacking prior to welding all the seams. It is hard for us to pull (warp) the table and it keeps things much more flat. The welders don't cut it loose until it has cooled completely. That is the best we have found to minimize warping.

If you are already trying some or all of the above, and they are still warping some, ask your steel vendors about supplying you with stretcher leveled or temper passed material. Both techniques are done at the leveler, and give a major reduction in internal stress in the steel.

I have a lot of respect for your work, and pass this on only hoping to help because I am a fan of the smaller, straighter bumper pictured. I am in the sheetmetal industry, and it has taken quite a while to get people to give up the best tips and tricks.

Backwoods Bumpers

That is great advice. I hadn't thought to tack it to the table. That might help a lot!

jstone44720

Happy to help an already great product.

We use these with the heavy the duty pad also, to keep from constantly tacking and grinding on our bench. They are extremely strong.
http://www.stronghandtools.com/products/clamp/c3.html

Did you see the guy on here that galvanized two of your bumpers on a light colored truck? they look awesome.

Backwoods Bumpers

I did see that. To be honest, I was unsure at first about the results. However, after seeing it, I'm sold. They turned out great!

Thanks for the link. I have not seen that style clamp with all the extra add-ons. I will definitely have to invest in a set.