csudman
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Before i start. Any ideas or suggestions. Im gonna do this, then axles and tires, and then the exo/interior. So this will tie in to everthing else Ive done.
My front bumper
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MaXJohnson
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The tubes going out to the ends of the bumper might cover the bottom inner corner of the headlights. Not that big of a deal. Mine does, but it doesn't seem to affect lighting much at all.
I'd also add about 6" of straight tube in the middle of the center bend to broaden it out just a tad.
Looks good.
I'd also add about 6" of straight tube in the middle of the center bend to broaden it out just a tad.
Looks good.
Economos
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- Coastal NC
Build it, save your plans, then build me one.
offroadman83
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I agree with Economos
MC-92
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It looks kinda like this one......
vintagespeed
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You might want to consider doing a downbend at the ends of those outer joints like in MC's picture. You want to get a good bead inside that angle and it's gonna be tough.
csudman
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vintagespeed said:
Yeah I'll do that. Any other ideas? Im pretty happy w/ the way its gonna look. I'm also gonna do the Borton Tube fender thing to tie my rails and rear bumper together.
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what kind of program are you using to make a drawing like that?Dan
csudman
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korda
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The point on the front stinger might look strange on the XJ. I like the flat top ones like in the picture posted. I'd also recommend the bends in the tube where it meets the main body of the bumper. I didn't do that and I should have. Of course, I might be biased on the stinger issue...
NCSUcherokee
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csud, where did you get your copy of solidworks from? i really want a copy so i can stop using the computer lab when i want to do some design work.
csudman
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jjvande
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another program to use is Pro-Engineer. Solidworks is great too. very intuitive...BTW, i have a tutorial(PDF) for SW in case you didnt get it with your copy. its a great way to learn the program.
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Dirk Funk
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You can't beat Pro-E
csudman
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Well, guess I'll post some build pics cause I'm bored. Im not staying completely true to the 3d design. But its pretty much the same thing. Heres some crappy pics.
Urban Redneck
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korda said:The point on the front stinger might look strange on the XJ. I like the flat top ones like in the picture posted. I'd also recommend the bends in the tube where it meets the main body of the bumper. I didn't do that and I should have. Of course, I might be biased on the stinger issue...
Korda, how much does that stick out from the front of the grill? Just curious.
BrettM
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Economos
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CJ, put me down for one w/o the tubing. :thumbup:
korda said:The point on the front stinger might look strange on the XJ. I like the flat top ones like in the picture posted. I'd also recommend the bends in the tube where it meets the main body of the bumper. I didn't do that and I should have. Of course, I might be biased on the stinger issue...
Korda
Are you setting up that bumper with a winch mount?