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Old 06-02-2012, 07:02 PM   #1
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anyone build their own 4x4 bumpers? pics?

Anyone out there build their own 4x4 bumpers. i am wanting to build my own but need some ideas. i want to be able to have recovery points in case i need pulled out lol. looking for ideas for front and rear
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Old 06-02-2012, 07:55 PM   #2
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Re: anyone build their own 4x4 bumpers? pics?

Here's mine. Kind of a bad pic, but all I have.
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Old 06-03-2012, 04:51 AM   #3
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Re: anyone build their own 4x4 bumpers? pics?

What kinda bumpers you looking for? Tube bumpers? Plate bumpers? I've been trying to figure out some for my 71 so I'd love to see some pics too. I'm thinking I'm going with tube bumpers
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Old 06-03-2012, 04:37 PM   #4
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Re: anyone build their own 4x4 bumpers? pics?

Currently an unfinished bumper i'm putting on a friends truck, 3/16in channel iron with 1in thick plate bolted to frame and welded on both sides of the bumper as the new pull point for the truck
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Old 06-03-2012, 05:51 PM   #5
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Re: anyone build their own 4x4 bumpers? pics?

Nothing fancy here, but this is on my 1970 K10.
Hitch, and hooks under and on the frame.
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Old 06-04-2012, 10:13 AM   #6
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Re: anyone build their own 4x4 bumpers? pics?

Built my front & rear similar to each other. Frame rails are tied together with sqaure tubing for more strength when jerking out other stuck folks. Winch is actually in a box slid into reciever on front so can be taken out & put in rear if needed there.
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Old 06-05-2012, 07:48 AM   #7
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Re: anyone build their own 4x4 bumpers? pics?

I like your front bumper and the winch can go front and back is nice to have i bet.
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Old 06-11-2012, 05:46 AM   #8
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Didn't build this one myself - Keven at WFO Concepts built it for me using his Solid Works program. Made out of 3/8" plate & is about as strong as I'd like it to be!!!

He made a recessed panel behind the license plate to hide my air chuck & jumper cable quick connects as well.

Also included a shot of the front push bar he built for my truck as well with the Vision X LED light bar attached to it. The overall look & build of the two pieces match up very nicely!!!
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Old 06-11-2012, 11:23 AM   #9
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Wow nice work on the rear bumper!!
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Old 06-11-2012, 07:25 PM   #10
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didn't build this one myself - keven at wfo concepts built it for me using his solid works program. Made out of 3/8" plate & is about as strong as i'd like it to be!!!

He made a recessed panel behind the license plate to hide my air chuck & jumper cable quick connects as well.

Also included a shot of the front push bar he built for my truck as well with the vision x led light bar attached to it. The overall look & build of the two pieces match up very nicely!!!
nice!
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Old 06-12-2012, 12:50 AM   #11
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Didn't build this one myself - Keven at WFO Concepts built it for me using his Solid Works program. Made out of 3/8" plate & is about as strong as I'd like it to be!!!

He made a recessed panel behind the license plate to hide my air chuck & jumper cable quick connects as well.

Also included a shot of the front push bar he built for my truck as well with the Vision X LED light bar attached to it. The overall look & build of the two pieces match up very nicely!!!
Kricky! look at those stacked dimes!! that is a great design and beautiful welds. My welds didn't look as pretty so i covered them up.

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Old 06-12-2012, 12:52 AM   #12
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Re: anyone build their own 4x4 bumpers? pics?

Nice work on those man - look great on the truck!!!
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Old 06-13-2012, 12:46 AM   #13
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My4by2 those are some nice looking welds. I love that bumper. Steve, your bumper makes the whole truck look tuff. I like the shackles in the front and how the bumper wraps around the front of the fenders.
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Old 06-13-2012, 01:19 AM   #14
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Made from 4" x 1/8" plate.
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Old 06-13-2012, 10:21 AM   #15
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My4by2 those are some nice looking welds. I love that bumper. Steve, your bumper makes the whole truck look tuff. I like the shackles in the front and how the bumper wraps around the front of the fenders.
Aww shucks, thanks guys

there's a lot of great designs posted throughout threads here.
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