Finally finished the rear bumper.
This is as done as it gets for a while. eventually I want to wrap the sides back towards the tire but I'm outta steel and this is more than overkill for anything I might need to do. everything is 1/4" except the end caps, they're 1/8". I used a chopped up universal Valley hitch for the trailer hitch.
total cost= 20$ for hardware and lots of time scavenging material.
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http://i45.tinypic.com/14xgjr4.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/140lsw4.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/2a7a421.jpg
BTW, this is my first welding type project ever. I took a beginners welding class at the comm. college last semester and that pretty much sums up my welding experience.
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Looks like the end of your Jeep will be coming off before that bumper is removed frome the sub frame. Nice work! I fully believe in overkill and personally I think it looks fine with out it wraped back to the tires.
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nice work , gotta do one of thoses welding classes.... how do ya like thoses kl71s..tires
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perfect protection against all the senile old people that cant see over the steering wheel driving around paradise:smiley-laughing021:looks good dude
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That's pretty tough looking you shouldn't have to worry about tearing that one up!
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that looks really good man! smart move on the tie-ins, especially if you plan on using those recovery points.
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So did you weld it in class or at your place? And if you did what kind of welder did you use? I want to Fab up stuff but am unsure if a 110 welder is going to work on 1/4 inch steal.
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looks sharp man I gotta do the welding class thing too!