Hey this my bumper I made. Sorry if the pic are crappy (my camera sucks) I just couldn't see myself paying like $600 or more for a bumper and tire carrier. the total amout I got into it is like $75 in parts the latch http://www.mjvail.com/destaco/destaco63.html and spindle http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/pieces/hinge.htm well if you count the can then add anouther $30. I only hit once so far and that protected my corner :) I still have some cosmetic stuff to do but it's all function. the pictures are in my gallery I couldn't figure out how to post them here there are 11 of them so check it out
http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe09-001.jpg http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe09-002.jpg http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370mr08-003.jpg
http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe22_005.jpg http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe22_008.jpghttp://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe22_012.jpg
http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe22_013.jpg http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe22_014.jpg http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe22_017.jpg
http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe22_019.jpg

dave, copy the [ img ] code under your pic that you uploaded and copy it in your post on the forum.
like this:

http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370fe22_009.jpg

See Dave's bumper pics at http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=690

Dave, it's about time you post some of your awesome work on the net. If you want to borrow my dig cam for the Cherokee bumper, let me know. You definitly need to post that triumph!

Talk to you later.

I'll be free all week, so we need to get together, barring events at home.

OK I got now thats for the help. So tell me what you think. the pic's are in the oringal post

Dave, show me the Cherokee bumper. I know a few other guys who are looking for good Cherokee bumpers, and there don't seem to be a lot of choices out there.

Erik

Will do give a day or so to get some pic's the wife has it at work right now so I will try to take some tomarrow. It is of the fromt bumper I'm still working on some ideas for the rear.

Sweet Dave. Did you include a winch mount?? It doesn't stick way out like other bumpers does it??

Erik

That is exactly what I want for my CJ.We are planning the design right now.My dad has a bumper similar to that on his TJ, they are tough if you make some extra suports to the frame.He layed the jeep down in the V-notch and it hit the bumper.Just put a scratch on it.No damage to the body.Great design man, I hope mine comes out as nice as your has.

Hey here is the bumper I made for my wifes XJ I kinda molded off how the "four real" one looks like. I didn't make it with a winch mount but could easly do. Her's is for light duty four wheeling. Sorry for the Crappy pic's I have to do a better write up and get some better pic's.
http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370xj1.jpg http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370xj2.jpg http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370xj3.jpg http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370xj4.jpg http://www.myjeeprocks.com/photopost/data/500/370xj5.jpg

Dave,

I'll try to remember to bring my camera so you'll have a choice of photos to use when you do your writeup.

JC

Nice work!! How does it hold up on the trail? Any Rattles?

:8

The only rattle I got is from the fuel can and I got a fix for that just have to get around to it. other that that it's rock solid. (been tested on a rock ;) )

Hey Dave, how much did it cost to do the cherokee bumper. I've been looking for a pre runner style bumper for mine but i cant belive the prices. Un fortunately i would have to find someone around here (sacramento) to help me build one but i would think it would be worth it. Thanks, Brett

Nice looking bumpers... keep coming up with the new ideas. :)

hey Brett, belive it or not I only got like $25 in it and about 10 hrs I couldn't bring my self to pay the $600 bucks either. Why buy it when you can build it!:)

WOW awesome price.

What size tubing did you use and where did you get it for se cheap? Also what kind of welder mig arc? Could you send me some details ie a bunch of pics if (if its not a hassle) and what lengths of pipe and as much as you think i would need to build one of these with some help by someone who can weld to jeepjunkie1985@yahoo.com it would be greatly appriciated:8

Sweet! I would agree that building it is better than buying it. maybe its because of the "you know how you did it factor"
I too am intersted in the setup you used and type of welder. Thanks
- Adam

I will do a write up soon like a few days I'll get you all the measurments and stuff. as for materials I used like 10 ft of 1 1/2in., 3 ft of 2in., and 4ft of 5/8in. 3ft of 3/16x6in flat stock. But I'll get a write up done soon.

Hey the bumper looks awesome! Did you bend the tube/pipe yourself? If so, how did you? I'm in the same boat, I don't want to pay $500-$600 for something which I can fab myself for under $100. How's the weather at NTC??? Been there more than enough!!!