Phil's new Bumper

[XJ_ranger]

Phil doesn't ever take pictures of his junk, so I came over and took pictures while he built a new, higher clearance, less hanging out in space front bumper... Im putting this in Sierra Chapter, because I dont think Phil would ever see it if I put it in Mod Tech... Though AD Fab might be a good place... ?

I think his goals were:
make it look kinda like the rear bumper
use lotsa toob
hold a winch
tie in fender bars

started with JeepFreek21's bender - (THANKS BILLY again! )

and a pile of Jeep -

Before I got there Friday night, Phil had already installed JKS SBS Plates on both sides of the frame rail, welded up a strong front crossmember, and installed some 1.5x1.5x.120 box toob to mount the winch (but not drilled for winch yet).

and stocked the fridge with beverage -

 

[XJ_ranger]

using the high tech Harbor Freight Russian welding blanket and a marker, we decided what to do with the toob -

drew some lines -

and made something -

cut the rectangular toob to length -

clamped some stuff on -

and welded -

till we couldn't weld no more -

then we decided to consume copious amounts of "B Minus"

and put dat dher winch up on dat dher bumper and say 'damn thats a good lookin winch mount'

 

[XJ_ranger]

Saturday morning came, and my head was pounding till Saturday afternoon came... B Minus = not the best for me...

drew some more lines, bent some more toob, notched some, and put it on there...

kinda, sorta matched the fender bar angle to the stinger bar angle -

notched out the header panel to make space for the tube to go -

bent up some 1.25x.188 DOM to protect the corners and headlight area (and used the thick wall so it wouldnt have to be replaced because of denting) - 3.5" radius matched it quite well -

drilled some winch mount holes - (didnt get any pictures, but we sleeved the holes with some .625x.120 round tube to prevent the square toob from crushing) - drilled the holes out to 7/8" with the uni-bit, and bolted the winch up, tack welded, then removed the winch and went to town.

mitered the 1.25x.188 and made it connect to the fender bar node for some strength -

made the fender bar tie ins to the stinger -

 

[XJ_ranger]

while I was taking care of a headache, Phil got some more welding wire -

mostly done - ready for paint -

The angry eyebrow looks really angry now!

its a Nice Assstinger!

 

[XJ_ranger]

the rest of my shots are here:
http://www.opiebennett.com/images/Jeep/Shop32208/index.html

 

[ccflexj]

Looks good, im about to make my front bumper and this one gave me some ideas!

Was there a reason why you just didn't cut out the front cross member all together and put the winch more recessed?

 

[Bryan C.]

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and stocked the fridge with beverage -

7 beers? For both of you. And you had a headache? :laugh2:


Kids these days.... :wave1:

 

[XJ_ranger]

7 beers? For both of you. And you had a headache? :laugh2:


Kids these days.... :wave1:

problem is the 36 pack on the ground next to the fridge... every time the shelf emptied, 5 more went in... :laugh3:

 

[Captain Ron]

This dissappoints me.

I'm sure this is the result, so everything is still right in the world.

Looks like a fun project!

--ron

 

[Phil]

Thanks for making me another bumper Opie!

I swear that crossmember looks straighter in person...:confused1

Looks good, im about to make my front bumper and this one gave me some ideas!

Was there a reason why you just didn't cut out the front cross member all together and put the winch more recessed?

Have you seen my grill? It's chrome. You think I'm going to cut it?

 

[Jimbo_1321]

Have you seen my grill? It's chrome. You think I'm going to cut it?

phil's rig is way to pretty to cut!
look at the back of it, I don't think I've ever seen a cleaner xj....
:jester:

 

[NoCoastFocus]

That is a mean looking bumper. It really looks like your rig is pissed off now.

 

[rocknxj]

I don't know you guys, but Bud Light? Really? Is that any way to represent the West Coast?

 

[XJ_ranger]

I don't know you guys, but Bud Light? Really? Is that any way to represent the West Coast?

you're welcome to head over to Phil's house and put something else in the fridge... I wont object... :thumbup:

 

[Bryan C.]

That is a mean looking bumper. It really looks like your rig is pissed off now.

Maybe its just mad becuase Phil painted the front axle white. :laugh2:

 

[Phil]

I don't know you guys, but Bud Light? Really? Is that any way to represent the West Coast?

You've never gotten trashed and welded on junk...or heard of the West Coast Gettin' It Crew, which I aspire to be a part of.

 

[HTeK]

and stocked the fridge with beverage -

Worst beer (if you call it that) ever. Woof.

Bumper looks good.

-JM

 

[JeepFreak21]

You've never gotten trashed and welded on junk...or heard of the West Coast Gettin' It Crew, which I aspire to be a part of.

:laugh2: I think he was criticizing your choice of alcoholic beverages! :laugh2:
Billy

 

[karstic]

started with JeepFreek21's bender - (THANKS BILLY again! )

Damn, that thing has made the rounds

Things were looking good until here

and stocked the fridge with beverage -