buildin the perfect bumper
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buildin the perfect bumper
well a light pole tried to commit suicide in front of my truck. so, not ever liking the flimsy brush guard i had on the thing and wanting more deer (and pole) protection, i have set out on a bumper search. searching all the forum and websites i have found some cool bumpers, but none that i really like. so my best friend and i have started building a bumper for my truck, i will get some pics on here, we have worked on it three days so far, weekends, but i think it will be an awesome bumper when done.
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we have notched part of the cross beam out to fit the 2 1/2 X 3/8 angle in and bolt it with the three bottom bolt holes, we are planning on gettin the top hole also and then tying it in underneath to the crossmember. still a work in progress, Dodge did not leave much for us to bolt a bumper onto.
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well a light pole tried to commit suicide in front of my truck. so, not ever liking the flimsy brush guard i had on the thing and wanting more deer (and pole) protection, i have set out on a bumper search. searching all the forum and websites i have found some cool bumpers, but none that i really like. so my best friend and i have started building a bumper for my truck, i will get some pics on here, we have worked on it three days so far, weekends, but i think it will be an awesome bumper when done.
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While your at it you may want to think about adding some offroad lights like K/C, PIAA, or other similar products. It's just one of those things that's nice to have for the just in case scenarios. Just an idea.
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Is there a 2" receiver on the bottom somewhere? That might be nice for a step/winch/boat-backer-upper-ball mount.... Looks might sweet, though.... What materials, exactly, and welding method are you using?
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just got home after another 9 hour day on the bumper. my friend and i have about 80 hours into this thing right now over the past three weeks! it is really looking awesome now, did final stuff on it today, will be welded all up this week and sunday one final fit and then off to blasting and powdercoating. will have updated pics tomorrow for everyone. this thing is lookin WAAYYYY SWEET!