Lets see your bumpers [Archive] - The Ranger Station Forums

Todd

08-10-2007, 11:16 AM

Post some pics of your front and or rear bumpers, winch mounts, tow points to give others ideas.

The front grill was cut so that the winch could be set back as far as possible to maximize approach angle.

http://photos-282.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v75/56/78/6606282/n6606282_30784659_9841.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v196/25/75/1003774418/n1003774418_30032345_8245.jpg

The rear cross member was cut out and a few inches of frame where cut off. The shackle rivets where removed and the holes where incorporated onto the bumper mount. The bumper acts as the rear cross member now. Also two clevis mounts.

http://photos-282.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v75/56/78/6606282/n6606282_30714119_3891.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v196/25/75/1003774418/n1003774418_30032348_9076.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v196/25/75/1003774418/n1003774418_30032349_9357.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v196/25/75/1003774418/n1003774418_30032350_9628.jpg

tbcmarine

08-10-2007, 12:34 PM

My new rear bumper is in the works. I am making one that I can mount a winch on. I will post some pictures when I get it done.

JohnnyU

08-10-2007, 01:00 PM

http://offroadworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/BadBowtie/140254.jpg

Boomer

08-10-2007, 02:31 PM

85_Ranger4x4

08-10-2007, 02:46 PM

I made this thing for some tow points on the front and to move the stock bumper up to match my body lift.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/291000-291999/291515_17_full.jpg

It mounts by the 2 holes on each side bolt it onto the frame via two existing holes, pretty mild but the topic comes up alot since relocation brackets are not available for gen1 trucks.

tbcmarine

08-10-2007, 07:10 PM

Boomer, that is the sweetest front bumper and skid plate ever. How much did that thing cost you?

Boomer

08-10-2007, 08:14 PM

Thanks...650 total. The d-ring you see in the front is a class 3 hitch welded to the frame behind the skid plate. I just put a warn xd9000i on it. I can't go to any 4x4 meets with out someone asking about the bumper. I would gladly spend that again if I got another truck, I like it that much.

tbcmarine

08-11-2007, 10:14 AM

$650 is not bad at all. If you get the Warn grill guard with winch mount and the brush guard extras and stuff, it is almost that much. And no grind plate. I wish there was a place around here that would take a project like that on. All I want is a skid plate for the font to cover the radiator and stuff.

pimtool

08-11-2007, 01:37 PM

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/pimtool/bumper/IMG_0004-1.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p286/pimtool/bumper/IMG_0003-1.jpg

projectAtoB

08-11-2007, 03:05 PM

DieselSmoke

08-22-2007, 08:19 PM

here is mine not done yet, ive been wheelin instead of fixing all the little details i got left with my truck. that will probably wait until winter. Still have to make D ring holders and a spot for a reciever. im gonna run a winch with the reciver bracket so i can use it in the front or the back.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t230/id_drag_you/projectAtoB006.jpg

you got any more pics of that, that awsome lookin, im trying to design something for the front of mine right now that will look simular but with some tubing incorperated into it,
like this... but with a bigger stinger... and made for a ranger :)

http://www.roadarmor.com/ra3/duty_lonestar2_big.jpg

wahlstrom1

08-22-2007, 10:52 PM

camodown

08-26-2007, 10:59 PM

Guess I'll put mine back in the list

http://www.trailmonster.com/MonsterRides/images/MR_130_Image_40.jpeg
http://www.trailmonster.com/MonsterRides/images/MR_130_Image_37.jpeg

krugford

09-06-2007, 10:20 PM

Back on the list....

Here's the deer killer I made for the front of my truck. Rear bumper is currently in the works.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2873000-2873999/2873812_20_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2873000-2873999/2873812_14_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2873000-2873999/2873812_4_full.jpg

camodown, I like that bumper you've got. And the license plate is the right color too..... :icon_thumby:

samsonitesamsonite

09-06-2007, 11:22 PM

I know I said this on the old forum, but that bumper would survie a collision with a tank

Destroyer000

09-06-2007, 11:33 PM

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2055000-2055999/2055772_168_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2055000-2055999/2055772_169_full.jpg

Think the front is gonna stay the way it is.. kinda like the look of it lol

Will

09-07-2007, 08:40 AM

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/photoplog/images/23/large/1_B2_Bumper.jpg

hitech_hick

09-07-2007, 09:39 PM

M8000 in the back, with a dual motored 8274 in the works for up front...

A dual motored 8274? Dude, that's sick, you need help...

:D

hick

skippy

09-08-2007, 11:19 AM

motocross

09-08-2007, 05:59 PM

holy krugford that bumpers so nice and clean lookin thats awsome

Toreadorranger

09-08-2007, 09:02 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/08-14-07/P8140135.jpg

tbcmarine

09-08-2007, 09:55 PM

I got my new front bumper!!!!! It is sweet! And I kind of almost finished the rear one. The winch mount and everything is done, but no bumper is done, just kind of a winch sticking out of the back.:yahoo:

http://i4.tinypic.com/6756fll.jpg

http://i17.tinypic.com/4zux7yc.jpg

tbcmarine

09-08-2007, 09:56 PM

I am dumb, and did not resize them. I have done this before. Oh well.

whitetrash96

09-13-2007, 07:57 PM

Heres mine, its 3/16" throughout. The paint is mostly gone now but it makes up for it in function.:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/whitetrash96/IMG_1618.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/whitetrash96/IMG_1619.jpg

Heres the build thread.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159941

krugford

09-13-2007, 09:53 PM

Got the rear done to the point where I could put it on the truck tonight. Still need to install the aux backup lamps because the stock backup lamps suck with the privacy glass in the rear.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2873000-2873999/2873812_25_full.jpg

Even integrated in the stock license plate lamps...

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2873000-2873999/2873812_23_full.jpg

Also need to add some plate to fill in the top.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2873000-2873999/2873812_21_full.jpg

samsonitesamsonite

09-13-2007, 10:09 PM

Good match for the front!, sticks out a little too far for my liking, but it looks good!

rickcdewitt

09-13-2007, 10:43 PM

:black_eye:damn will it looks like you treat your truck like i treat mine

yyc_tbird_sc

09-14-2007, 12:10 AM

Was working on this....until I had a meeting with an Integra. Now the priority is some sheet metal and a lift kit. When I'm done on the front, I'll do a custom rear with an integrated 2" receiver as well as sliders.

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v107/19/75/670780528/n670780528_867432_6259.jpg

Sunk

09-14-2007, 07:42 PM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-14002.jpg
The smittybuilt I have on the front.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/9-14001.jpg
And a custom one I built.

reddog5

09-15-2007, 09:52 AM

Heres mine. 1.5 inch .120 wall . The skidplate is really thin like 3/16 aluminum.

95stepside

09-16-2007, 07:08 PM

camodown i like yours were did you get it and what did you pay

camodown

09-16-2007, 07:25 PM

camodown i like yours were did you get it and what did you pay

custom, me and a buddy made it

Apollo

09-17-2007, 12:20 AM

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2613000-2613999/2613742_18_full.jpg?341922-259
Heres my homemade hunk a steal. Doesn't seem that strong but didnt even squeak when i pulled my bro-in-laws '97 dodge 2500 cummins out of a ditch with it. :icon_hornsup:

138tbird1

09-18-2007, 02:20 AM

Krugford. How much would it cost to have you make another Deer killer?

fordman49450

09-30-2007, 08:40 PM

Here are my bumpers. You can see more pics on my website. www.dskellogg.com/ranger.html I am going to be coating them with the durabak dark gray textured coating here in the next week or two.

WTCBST

10-07-2007, 10:36 PM

Front made by White Rhino Fab in Mississippi...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/37jetmech/RngBmp1.jpg

Rear made by me and a friend...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/37jetmech/Rearbumper2.png
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/37jetmech/Rearbumper1.png

thats is thee sickest bumper/skid plate i have ever seen..badass is an understatment

samsonitesamsonite

10-07-2007, 11:50 PM

Heres mine, its 3/16" throughout. The paint is mostly gone now but it makes up for it in function.:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/whitetrash96/IMG_1618.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/whitetrash96/IMG_1619.jpg

:shok::wub::wub: I need something like that on my gen1 ranger

94redranger

10-09-2007, 06:52 PM

Front made by White Rhino Fab in Mississippi...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/37jetmech/RngBmp1.jpg

Rear made by me and a friend...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/37jetmech/Rearbumper2.png
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/37jetmech/Rearbumper1.png

Boomer, do you have any pictures of your receiver mount winch on your front bumper? I would like to make a front winch receiver and I would like to see what kind of set up you have.

USMCredneck

10-12-2007, 05:29 PM

heres whats on my rig...

pay no attention to the missing diamond plate on the corners, just haven't gotten to it yet.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k168/fishnjazz/2300371_11_full.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k168/fishnjazz/2300371_3_full.jpg

fordman49450

10-12-2007, 06:27 PM

I like all of them. I COULD NOT live with the way the guy fabricated my rear bumper. The Front one on mine looks nice, but the rear looks gay. So, I cut it apart on the sides and am re-doing it. I will coat them and then re-post pics of them. Nice job guys.

Boomer

10-12-2007, 08:00 PM

Boomer, do you have any pictures of your receiver mount winch on your front bumper? I would like to make a front winch receiver and I would like to see what kind of set up you have.

I'll take some pics this weekend and post them or I can send them to ya thru the PM system.

dangeranger01

10-30-2007, 01:10 AM

Here is my front. Next pay check i will build the rear.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u296/dangeranger01/100_4107.jpg

4x4junkie

11-03-2007, 09:35 PM

Here's mine:

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=486&stc=1&d=1194143287
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=487&stc=1&d=1194143297
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=488&stc=1&d=1194143307

Front is made from 2x2" and 2x4" steel tube. Winch plate is from a Warn Trans4mer kit.

Rear bumper is made from 2x5" tube, the tire carrier from various pieces of 1x1, 1x2 and 2x2", and has a place for a Hi-Lift jack.
The holes cut for the backup lights are framed in with pieces of 2" x 1/8" strip.
Mud flaps mount to the bumper (and are removable).

Both bumpers are all 1/8" wall tube to save weight (plus, the truck's frame is hardly thicker than that anyway). Gussets are used in key areas around the mounting points to retain it's rigidity.
Still have to put on the shackle mounts (made from 2"x 3/4" strip, and will go all the way through the bumper (outside of the lights) to tie into the frame mounts).

Kachess

11-09-2007, 01:20 AM

Badass and clean lookin too. I like the recessed backup lights.

c_note

11-12-2007, 10:38 PM

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2474/tubebumpertopyn9.th.jpg (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tubebumpertopyn9.jpg)

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/971/tubebumperzx3.th.jpg (http://img67.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tubebumperzx3.jpg)

im getting her finished up but i need to add a bit more to it.

Dishtowel

12-06-2007, 10:40 PM

whitetrash96 , I love what you have on the front there, very nice work.
4x4junkie , I also really like yours.

Here is mine, I am putting 2"x2"x1/4" tubing behind the tinfoil outer sections of the front bumper. And when I get a chance I'm going to move the rear hitch receiver over top of the tow bar instead of under.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2929000-2929999/2929003_72_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2929000-2929999/2929003_7_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2929000-2929999/2929003_220_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2929000-2929999/2929003_219_full.jpg

I have didn't really plan it this way, I just kind threw it together when the idea's and materials where available. I enjoy how they ended up, I like the strong tow points incorporated with the stock-ish look.

michowski

12-07-2007, 12:05 AM

Just so you know its not a good idea to put the tow hooks on your bumper like that. I think sooner then later its gonna end up pulling your bumper off.

metalmacguyver

12-07-2007, 01:13 AM

what did you do to beef up that rear bumper for tow point duty?

Dishtowel

12-07-2007, 10:24 AM

what did you do to beef up that rear bumper for tow point duty?

Honestly, nothing. I positioned my D-links *just* inside of each frame rail for optimum load transferal to the frame, anytime I pull from them 99% of the load goes straight to one frame rail, the rest has to transfer sideways through the bumper to the other frame rail, I feel this is defiantly better than if I had put them outside the frame rails, and a tiny bit better than if I had put them in-line with the frame rails. This way the other frame rail at least knows that there is a load, I have seen a truck where they were pulling on 1 frame rail and they ended up sliding it forward. If you were to look at that frame from above or below it is now a parallelogram instead of a rectangle. I'm relying on the bumper to act as a cross member as well, a job which I think it is up to. Other than that I made sure the bolts were in good condition and made sure my welds had good penetration.

I think sooner then later its gonna end up pulling your bumper off.

Thank you for your concern, but I don't think I will pull my rear bumper off, if I'm stuck bad enough that I feel there is a danger of pulling it off I will tie into the frame for that pull. I know I will never pull the front bumper off. If someone wants to suggest that I am in danger of shearing six 1/2" grade 8 bolts with a 4400 lbs truck then.... IDK, but I sincerely doubt that will happen.

*IF* anything ever comes apart on the rear bumper I have chosen my weakest link to be the bumper-to-frame union, which there is 2 of. This is so when I reach the point of something failing the first thing that will happen is one side of the bumper will come off the truck. My experience has been that things like this will bend and not all four bolts will fail at the same instant. There will at least be a moment of warning (and a noise?) before the whole pulling assembly (winch?towrope?) comes undone. This gives you a second to either let off with your pulling device, and/OR duck and cover, hehe.
For the rear bumper to come undone two 1/2" bolts have to shear. I know that metal strengths come into play here but to have a quick look at it...
Two 1/2" bolts have a shear area of 0.1963 sqr inches, (remember there is two perside, =4)
ONE 5/16" winch cable has a tensile area of 0.0767 sqr inches.
So two bolts have more than double the area of metal that has to fail compared to the cable that I do 90% of my recovery work with.

So even if the frame-to-bumper bolts don't prove to be the failing part, I think the bumper itself is next in line. Again, it has been my experience that things like this yield before they completely fail, giving the people (that pay attention anyways) some warning. There is the heavy drawbar section (1/4" plate?) that mounts to the frame rails. If this is the part that fails it will bend before it comes apart, thus letting me know. I sized the D-links bigger than the frame-to-bumper bolts because I don't want to have D-link's or clevis's (or parts of either) becoming bullets when winching.

*IF* I manage to mangle/ruin this bumper, I will be forced to build something on-par with my front bumper, then there will be no more trouble.

Hecklin at y'all

01-16-2008, 05:46 PM

Here is my front. Next pay check i will build the rear.
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u296/dangeranger01/100_4107.jpg

Can I get a pic of how this is mounted?

Thanks,

Tim...hopes the carpet tape holding his in place holds for a bit longer...

4byRANGER

01-16-2008, 05:51 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/suzuki450/rangerprerunnerbumper011.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i58/suzuki450/rangerprerunnerbumper007.jpg

dirtsquirt

01-16-2008, 07:27 PM

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2961000-2961999/2961522_35_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2961000-2961999/2961522_23_full.jpg

home made 5/16 plate and 1/4 wall tube, main structure 5/16 Channel

dogboy

01-16-2008, 10:58 PM

I made a rear bumper a couple weeks ago. I will be putting a 2" reciever hitch on the bottom of it someday but I needed to get the bumper itself done fast so I just left it off for now.

Pics!
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p190/dogboy34/Image001.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p190/dogboy34/Image000.jpg

broken2wd

01-17-2008, 09:18 AM

could someone post some material costs for the bumpers that they made?

hitech_hick

01-17-2008, 01:21 PM

Here is my pile, I have about $200 in steel and about 50 hours to make. The body is 6"x6" square tube 1/4 inch wall. The brackets attaching the bumper to the frame is cut from 3/8ths plate.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/hitech_hick/HPIM0148S.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/hitech_hick/HPIM0149S.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/hitech_hick/HPIM0151S.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u128/hitech_hick/HPIM0152S.jpg

Built the bumper last summer, all new parts. Yes, the rust on the hardware (which came painted) is already starting to rust. Gotta love Wisconsin...

hick

Gabe8810

01-17-2008, 02:38 PM

Front made by White Rhino Fab in Mississippi...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/37jetmech/RngBmp1.jpg

Rear made by me and a friend...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/37jetmech/Rearbumper2.png
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y214/37jetmech/Rearbumper1.png

that front bumper is soooooooooooooooooooooooo sweet man i want one just like that:drool:

hitech_hick

01-17-2008, 02:55 PM

that front bumper is soooooooooooooooooooooooo sweet man i want one just like that:drool:

Looks nice, but the front shackle looks kinda puny, I bet I could break it...

hick

dogboy

01-17-2008, 09:26 PM

could someone post some material costs for the bumpers that they made?

I have about 50 bucks (bumper, backets/mounts, paint, everything) into my rear bumper (above your post) and about a days worth of work form start to finish. $60 if you include the cost of the welding rods.

blue88b2

01-28-2008, 01:38 AM

here's the ones i made 2 years ago and also the tire gate. just got a new ranger and am gonna be starting over again.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2201000-2201999/2201176_111_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2201000-2201999/2201176_112_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2201000-2201999/2201176_110_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2201000-2201999/2201176_75.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2201000-2201999/2201176_73.jpg

Punisher

01-28-2008, 06:53 AM

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/creepycrawlers4x4/Tellico/Tellico064.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p24/creepycrawlers4x4/Tellico/Tellico225.jpg

choped84

01-28-2008, 09:35 AM

nice tube work:icon_welder:

Hahnsb2

02-10-2008, 12:17 PM

Front started out as just a push bar, I welded C channel and D-rings to it and removed the stock bumper. Rear I bought off of Broncman on B2.org.
http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/6900/hpim0196wo2.jpg
Weld splatter was caused by only using CO2 for shielding gas (not my welder).
http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/7333/fbumper7ww0.jpg
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/3684/bumper11fa6.jpg
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/696/hpim0195wn3.jpg

jimd1050

02-11-2008, 08:07 PM

Hi Folks,

I am having an existing winch bumper for a Jeep ZJ adapted to my Ranger. This will be a prototype and the creator, Mike, of Custom 4X4 Fabrication (www.custom4X4fabrication.com) in Oklahoma City, hopes to market it for us in the RBV community. Stand by for more... here's the basic Jeep configuration before fitting it to my Ranger.

http://www.justtruckin.net/images/Bumper/WinchBmpr17.jpg

Stay tuned!

Woods-Rider

02-11-2008, 11:23 PM

Here's mine. I've moved it 5" in since this pic was taken so it doesn't stick out.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2539000-2539999/2539158_46_full.jpg
Here's the rear. Simple but it works. got some auxiliary reverse lights in there now as well.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2539000-2539999/2539158_30_full.jpg

jimd1050

02-17-2008, 08:40 PM

Hi Folks,

I am having an existing winch bumper for a Jeep ZJ adapted to my Ranger. This will be a prototype and the creator, Mike, of Custom 4X4 Fabrication in Oklahoma City, hopes to market it for us in the RBV community. Stand by for more... here's the basic Jeep configuration before fitting it to my Ranger.

http://www.justtruckin.net/images/Bumper/WinchBmpr17.jpg

Stay tuned!

All the final measurements have been checked and verified - I ordered it on Friday. Unfortunately, Mike told me he couldn't start it for around 3 weeks... he is swamped with Jeep orders right now. I'll update when I have a better handle on when it will arrive.

Thumper113

02-17-2008, 09:47 PM

This bumper is from Jesse's Custom Fab. He's a fellow Ranger buddy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/wi1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/winchy.jpg

Here's a few shots of it in action, helping out some fellow wheelers.......It holds up very well, especially holding up to the bohemeth '87 Suburban.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Wheeling/245521607-XL.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Wheeling/245523188-XL.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Wheeling/cw02.jpg

Just a poser shot....................

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Warrlord/Fab/winchy8.jpg

Destroyer000

02-18-2008, 11:19 PM

jimmyd that bumper looks almost IDENTICAL to the one iam in the works of building..

chazawazzle

02-19-2008, 09:31 PM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc174/chazawazzle/100_2623.jpg

my neighbor and i made this one

d9n

02-21-2008, 12:58 PM

These are the front and back bumpers I made for my ranger.
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/photoplog/images/325/large/2_bumper_frt_strgt.JPG
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/photoplog/images/325/large/1_ranger_back_3.jpg

jimd1050

02-29-2008, 08:36 PM

Well, I returned home from Toronto Friday morning at 1:30 AM! I slept in and then went in to work after lunch to find a large box sitting in the receiving area from Custom 4X4 Fabrication. I know, I know... everyone wants pictures.
http://www.justtruckin.net/images/Bumper/WinchBmpr17.jpg
I am too busy at work to trial fit the bumper yet but thought everyone would still like to hear my preliminary impressions. Awesome was my first impression - rugged, well built, superb welding, nicely finished edges. This thing is going to be awesome! My next thought was "Why the hell does ARB charge so much?" I'm going to have to leave it at that until I have some more time. Hopefully, next Saturday, I can shoot down to the shop and trial fit it and get some pictures. Patience is a virtue... so they say!

jimd1050

03-08-2008, 09:18 PM

Sorry for the delay folks - I test fitted it today and cut the brush guard to fit on top of it! All I have left is some welding to actually mount the brush guard, sandblast, paint and install. Hopefully will be done and on by mid-April!

Also, in place, it will clear the factory front crossmember (that I removed on mine) - you just have to come up with mounting brackets that will work with the factory mounts. Should not be a problem - I am talking with Mike (Custom 4X4 Fabrication) about it now. More info to follow!

Destroyer000

03-08-2008, 09:47 PM

jimd1050

03-09-2008, 09:17 AM

that looks AWESOME jim.. how thick is that plate? iam tellin ya the one i have LOOKS IDENTICAL to that an we just built it from our heads lol just waitin on my plasma cutter so i can build it. can you get a few more up close pictures of the winch area an frame mounting..

The winch box itself is 1/4" and the rest of the bumper is 3/16" - she weighs 115 lbs so with the winch it'll be around 200! I'll need an M90 Eaton just to push the bumper around :-) (Hey, it was worth a try)

I took 54 pictures - I'll dig through and PM you a few more when I get some time! Lookin' forward to Albany already!

Zorro

03-12-2008, 10:14 AM

jimd1050

03-12-2008, 03:22 PM

That looks very clean, awesome design ... congratulations!

Can I ask for some extra pics too? Mind me asking how much it cost overall?
You mentioned it's originally a ZJ bumper ... do you know the extent of the modifications to get it to fit on the Ranger?

$375 plus shipping for the modified ZJ bumper. Mike at Custom 4X4 Fabrication modified the bumper to Ranger specs - narrowed the winch box to fit out frame rails and brought his mounting plates in closer for the same reason. I made my own mounting brackets and I had already cut out my front crossmember. Mike is trying to find a local Ranger owner in Oklahoma City to get some new mounting brackets fabricated that will utilize the stock Ford mounting style. Check with Mike:

http://custom4x4fabrication.com/

NorCalBronco

03-12-2008, 09:19 PM

$375 plus shipping for the modified ZJ bumper. Mike at Custom 4X4 Fabrication modified the bumper to Ranger specs - narrowed the winch box to fit out frame rails and brought his mounting plates in closer for the same reason. I made my own mounting brackets and I had already cut out my front crossmember. Mike is trying to find a local Ranger owner in Oklahoma City to get some new mounting brackets fabricated that will utilize the stock Ford mounting style. Check with Mike:

http://custom4x4fabrication.com/

great price and awesome looking bumper! Too bad it weighs so much

jimd1050

03-13-2008, 07:45 AM

great price and awesome looking bumper! Too bad it weighs so much

Well, I thought the same thing but then it all came down to whether I wanted a good looking bumper or one that would carry my winch while protecting the front of the truck offroad! Protection won!

jimd1050

03-15-2008, 07:47 PM

I finished the little odds and ends today and mounted it with the winch, roller fair lead and fog lights.
I'm leaving it on for a day or two to make sure everything is O.K. I plan on pulling it off and sending it and my sliders to the sandblaster. After they're stripped and primed, a fresh coat of Dupont Imron epoxy enamel in matching Ford white! Finally getting near the end... thanks for all the ideas and support from everyone that helped.

A special thanks to Mike from Custom 4X4 Fabrication for making the Jeep bumper work on a Ranger!!!

wahlstrom1

03-15-2008, 08:12 PM

jimd1050

03-15-2008, 10:24 PM

Sweet looking bumper! Not that it needs it, and I'm probably being picky but do you think it would clean it up a lil bit to weld some small flat bar on edge on the sides to help fill in the gap under the lights, as the grill hangs lower? Please feel free to tell me to F' off if I'm outta line...lol

-andrew

Thank you... I'm happy (almost)! It's just been going on for far too long - it'll be nice to get it done. As for the strips - "Camodown" over on Ranger-Forums did that to his but I think the brush guard helps mine. Also, there's a black plastic splash shield in there that I'm going to paint white to see if that helps. As someone else mentioned about Camo's - if you stick a strip on there, it may look like an afterthought! We'll see...

AllOut84

03-17-2008, 09:56 PM

Here's my setup needs a lil grinding down on the sides but I was in a rush and I also welded up a bracket for the fairlead and put that on to
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff31/AllOut84/bumper.jpg

77'cj7

03-20-2008, 07:14 PM

Heres mine
Its a bit dirty at the moment, but it usually is.

Front (built by www.trailready.com)
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/8551/img1344ue6.jpg

Rear (built by me)
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1547/img1341dw8.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5149/img1342cu5.jpg

jimd1050

03-21-2008, 07:59 AM

Heres mine
Its a bit dirty at the moment, but it usually is.

Front (built by www.trailready.com)

Nice! I just checked their site - which model is it that you used? They don't list a Ranger now... and an approx. price for everyone's benefit if you could please? Thanks!

77'cj7

03-21-2008, 10:04 AM

They haven't made it for years, it was an actual ranger model. Believe the price was 700 for the bumper, and another hundred to get the grille guard added on.

99ranger4x4

03-21-2008, 11:49 PM

Nice! I just checked their site - which model is it that you used? They don't list a Ranger now... and an approx. price for everyone's benefit if you could please? Thanks!

Hey jimmyd your right up in mass? where abouts? do you do much wheeling?im in Rhode island and there are absolutely no trails to ride, and you wouldnt belive how annoying it is, not even the occasional cruise, if they catch us on a power line theyre writing tickets out. not to jack the thread or anything but i didnt realize there were many southern new england guys here, And the the truck looks absolutely awsome. im not a fan of caps on trucks, but with the lift and bumper, it looks perfect

-Pete

86XLT

03-22-2008, 09:17 PM

About 6 months ago i made this bumper but never finished it, just put it on the truck before tow points or the hoop, since i had plans for a winch later on. Well i got the winch now so its time to finish it!
http://a608.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/66/m_45e4cfec52c6ab16a6177a995d4ac3d7.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=319566606&albumID=783357&imageID=3770716)

http://a861.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/79/m_55bf0c72b5aafcf92b355f51bf21ea1c.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=319566606&albumID=783357&imageID=3770718)

http://a136.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/32/m_1a83c24f55bee83139c72fde84739eb7.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=319566606&albumID=783357&imageID=3770719)

http://a626.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/38/m_86d57cb9036dd78d60b18c964b82fc39.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=319566606&albumID=783357&imageID=3770715)

I will post more pics next weekend when i get it Hercu-lined and on the truck.

p-townranger

03-25-2008, 11:54 AM

did you make the front finders or did you buy them on the ranger

jimd1050

03-25-2008, 05:35 PM

I finished the little odds and ends today and mounted it with the winch, roller fair lead and fog lights.

I'm leaving it on for a day or two to make sure everything is O.K. I plan on pulling it off and sending it and my sliders to the sandblaster. After they're stripped and primed, a fresh coat of Dupont Imron epoxy enamel in matching Ford white! Finally getting near the end... thanks for all the ideas and support from everyone that helped.

I decided to powder coat instead of the Imron paint job. Dropped everything off today and it should be done by the weekend. If I get it all installed on Saturday, I'll post pictures Saturday night!

Destroyer000

03-26-2008, 10:27 PM

whats it costing ya to get that powdercoated jim?

jimd1050

03-27-2008, 01:39 PM

Strip, sandblast, prime and powdercoat bumper, brush guard and 2 rock slider/steps = $475! I got 3 prices to just sandblast everything so I could paint it all and they ranged from $200 - $275, so I think I did O.K.!

97BlackBetty

03-27-2008, 05:03 PM

Hey Jim, I completely agree with you. Your bumper build has been going on for far to long. I WANT TO SEE IT DONE!!! Im glad that you got it all dropped off. And $475 is a really good deal. Plus the powder coating will hold up really well.

reginald fairfield

03-27-2008, 09:07 PM

I wonder how bedliner would look on a bumper, hmmm...

86XLT

03-29-2008, 07:33 PM

http://a990.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/102/l_e74d45a2e5a863653454ba7f9dbe99ad.jpg (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.editAlbumPhoto&albumID=783357&imageID=606101)

jimd1050

03-29-2008, 07:44 PM

Yes, finally... got it back from powdercoating yesterday, put it together and installed it today. LONG project... hope it was of interest and maybe even helpful to some of you.

http://www.justtruckin.net/images/Bumper/WinchBmpr39.jpg

Also, check http://www.justtruckin.net/pages/bumper.html for more pictures and info. Thanks to all who assisted or offered advice!

Will

03-29-2008, 09:20 PM

That whole truck looks great. Very tasteful.

I'm much too careless to own anything nice.

Sunk

03-30-2008, 05:42 PM

Here's my new front bumper. I picked it up for $5 and just had to do a little grinding and made up mounts for it.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/jfbobo33/bumper.jpg

Destroyer000

03-30-2008, 10:23 PM

man jim this is toooo funny.. you posted yesterday an i got my bumper finished yesterday as well.. got it on today.. was a bit dissapointed cuz it wouldnt fit in my buddies oven.... so i decied to bedliner it.. came out pretty damn good..

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/holyford86/100_0835.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/holyford86/100_0834.jpg

jimd1050

03-30-2008, 10:30 PM

Pretty good timing hugh? From what I can see, the bed liner looks fine! The bumper came out great and as you stated in an earlier post, they look similar! Now, let's get ready for Albany... lookin' forward to seeing everybody again!

jimd1050

03-31-2008, 10:45 PM

Hi Folks - I posted a good sampling of photos of the entire bumper project on my site if anyone is interested:

http://www.justtruckin.net/pages/bumper.html#Project%20Log

77'cj7

04-07-2008, 10:14 AM

destroyer, that is the smoothest, most stock looking heavy bumper i have ever seen. Great work.

Destroyer000

04-07-2008, 12:07 PM

thanks bud.. overall iam pretty happy with the way it came out.. got a few twists i plan on doing next time i build another one..

NorCalBronco

04-07-2008, 11:53 PM

Destroyer and Jimmy those are awesome! Nice job!:icon_thumby:

compleckz

04-08-2008, 08:10 AM

Now, let's get ready for Albany... lookin' forward to seeing everybody again!

whens the next meet? i might go this time

Merlin

04-15-2008, 04:00 PM

Old pic.
http://www.woodswarriors.com/obj1421geo336pg35p10.jpg

mhughes165

04-28-2008, 09:10 AM

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/mhughes165/P1010039.jpg

strong enough to pull the truck out when it was on 44's all the time

rickcdewitt

04-28-2008, 09:41 AM

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/holyford86/100_0834.jpg
looks sort of like my bumper
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/rickcdewitt/KIF_0004.jpg
later if you want you could add a hitch for one of these
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/rickcdewitt/KIF_0003.jpg

mhughes165

04-28-2008, 09:45 AM

looks sort of like my bumper
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff314/rickcdewitt/KIF_0004.jpg

HOLY CAMBER BATMAN

rickcdewitt

04-28-2008, 09:57 AM

HOLY CAMBER BATMANmore like "HOLY NO MOTOR OR TRANNY BATMAN".i'll have to take some new pics since thats seems to be the only thing people notice:thefinger:

mhughes165

04-28-2008, 10:02 AM

more like "HOLY NO MOTOR OR TRANNY BATMAN".i'll have to take some new pics since thats seems to be the only thing people notice:thefinger:

well atleast theres a reason for it then, u cant very well wear ur tires with no motor or trans in it LOL

rickcdewitt

04-28-2008, 11:17 AM

yeah pushing around the yard for a few months until i got the 4.0l in diden't hurt them.if anything now the camber is slightly negative but still well within range from the heavier 4.0l and m5od instead of very slightly positive like it should be

Gabe8810

05-16-2008, 03:13 PM

koda6966

05-16-2008, 03:15 PM

They haven't made it for years, it was an actual ranger model. Believe the price was 700 for the bumper, and another hundred to get the grille guard added on.
Thats almost what I paid for my whole truck.

Kona

05-19-2008, 10:56 PM

Jimmy1050 that thing looks like some Hollywood movie star should be driving it!!
Here is a picture of my bumper/winch. Without the winch.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg171/R031Kona/progress/fourth-1.jpg

With winch

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg171/R031Kona/progress/now-1.jpg

whitewizzard

05-20-2008, 09:02 AM

metalmacguyver

06-12-2008, 09:27 AM

My bumper

2*6*.25 tubing,
1/2 mounting brackets
5/16 plate for winch
1/8 plate for the top
weld on Drings
(4) 5/8-18 bolts

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v287/207/104/513533454/n513533454_1002729_4282.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v287/207/104/513533454/n513533454_1002751_431.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v290/190/119/703930719/n703930719_3168451_5909.jpg

Boggin-B-Series

06-23-2008, 10:46 AM

¼" steel--- ¼" Tubing , 2½" diameter
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/Boggin-B-Series/DSC01578.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/Boggin-B-Series/DSC01580.jpg
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/Boggin-B-Series/DSC01581.jpg

Ill be putting on a winch later.
It would be really appeciated if any of you gave me some ideas on where to mount a winch! thanks
hold on, ill do up a picture to show what i got in mind

koda6966

06-23-2008, 11:02 AM

Ill be putting on a winch later.
It would be really appeciated if any of you gave me some ideas on where to mount a winch! thanks
hold on, ill do up a picture to show what i got in mind

I'd mount it just under the bull bar against the bumper. But I don't know if stock bumpers are strong enough...

Boggin-B-Series

06-23-2008, 11:36 AM

sorry i took so long i had to do something outside,
something like this for my winch to sit on?
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn23/Boggin-B-Series/rngrngwinch.jpg

That bar mounts right on to the frame

Boggin-B-Series

06-23-2008, 11:37 AM

I'd mount it just under the bull bar against the bumper. But I don't know if stock bumpers are strong enough...

i dont think i would mount it to my bumper,
like the pic i done above, that bar mounts right on to the frame, so it wont rip anything off example like the bumper

MikeWild

06-24-2008, 11:07 AM

Here's my rendition of a bumper, under the lisence plate is a 2" receiver.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/mikewild/Lift/explorer009.jpg

CopyKat

06-24-2008, 12:39 PM

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIV%20Bronco/Exterior%20mods/bumperdone003.jpg

Destroyer000

07-13-2008, 04:03 PM

finished adding a winch to the front of the bumper.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/holyford86/100_1259.jpg

thoughtcriminal

07-14-2008, 04:33 PM

M8000 in the back, with a dual motored 8274 in the works for up front...

-andrew

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/wahlstrom1/111.jpg
http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/wahlstrom1/th_P1010198.jpghttp://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/wahlstrom1/th_P1010202.jpg

this is very nice. If you don't mind, I would like to use this as inspiration to build mine. Could I possibly bother you for a ballpark on the material costs?

thanks a lot.

blue88b2

08-04-2008, 01:14 AM

mine 1 5/8 tube

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3103000-3103999/3103898_44_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3103000-3103999/3103898_38_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3103000-3103999/3103898_42_full.jpg

-Jas

sloue

08-04-2008, 08:37 AM

this was my first shot at a bender and welder both lent to me by a freind it was this thread that ispired the pro jectthe pipe i had laying around .it cost me 5 bucks for a bargen bin can of black spray bomb http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3115000-3115999/3115811_11_full.jpg

sloue

08-19-2008, 09:34 AM

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3115000-3115999/3115811_24.jpg?571807-232http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3115000-3115999/3115811_23.jpg?571807-232 befor http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3115000-3115999/3115811_25.jpg?571807-232after http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3115000-3115999/3115811_26.jpg?571807-232 bolts on and off in side 10 mins.

leumas12

08-19-2008, 05:21 PM

Heres mine in SolidWorks, will put up pictures when i build it someday... :)

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e329/BigDusty79/Bronco%20II/bumpershort.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e329/BigDusty79/Bronco%20II/bumpershortrender.jpg

stockfornow

08-19-2008, 05:33 PM

my custom back bumperhttp://i364.photobucket.com/albums/oo86/slowpokke409/100_1539_01.jpg

wahlstrom1

08-20-2008, 12:38 AM

this is very nice. If you don't mind, I would like to use this as inspiration to build mine. Could I possibly bother you for a ballpark on the material costs?

thanks a lot.

Just saw this, sorry for the late reply....guessing on material costs as I had the material already, I'd say $200 tops? Don't worry about using 'my' design, as I used several others influence in building it....

-andrew

Hahnsb2

08-27-2008, 11:23 PM

Haven't update my front bumper in a while.
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/5964/hpim0475xs9.jpg

MJ'sBlkBII

09-03-2008, 02:46 AM

Hahnsb2, I am in lust for your front bumper! :wub: How much do you want to build another? :pray: I'm not that talented. MJ

klogtruck

09-03-2008, 07:19 AM

still in the making. http://i317.photobucket.com/albums/mm400/klogtruck_2008/joescam/amberscam155.jpg

Hahnsb2

09-30-2008, 08:59 PM

Hahnsb2, I am in lust for your front bumper! :wub: How much do you want to build another? :pray: I'm not that talented. MJ
Thanks. I'll build one for the cost of materials and $15/hour labor, here's a couple other bumpers I've helped build for friends, not RBVs but maybe it can still give you guys ideas.
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/9122/yota2iu2.jpg
Bottom tube was removed on the Heep bumper and winch plate welded in place as well as the KC lights were mounted on the top tube like mine, just don't have a pic.
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/220/heepof1.jpg
In this pics you can also see on my bumper where I added steel to the side of the winch plate to the vertical supports to fill the gaps.
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5820/heepbmc0.jpg

JohnnyU

09-30-2008, 09:13 PM

Thanks. I'll build one for the cost of materials and $15/hour labor...

$15/hour? Damn, I should have farmed my truck build out to you. That's CHEAP!

Hahnsb2

09-30-2008, 09:52 PM

Meh I'm not out to make a fortune (at least while doing work on the side), but if I ever obtain the skills (I really only have basic fab skills and tools) and means necessary to open a 4x4 shop I'd surely have to charge more than that. I'm probably going to start working with the waterjet at work which would greatly speed up cutting the steel plate and brackets as well as making them accurate, cutting everything with a 4 1/2" grinder takes forever.

MJ'sBlkBII

10-03-2008, 01:45 PM

Hmm, now to convince momma I need it.;missingteeth;

jd_21

10-06-2008, 07:27 PM

the girlfriends dad made this for me for i think $100...not completely finished yet...gotta add a skidplate in front still

dogboy

10-08-2008, 12:13 AM

JD, that bumper is almost exactly how I want to biuld mine!! On mine I want the ends (go around the side of the truck) to be closer together.

What size tube did you use? I can get a really good deal on 1 3/4" and am hoping that'll be good. My cousin/ uncle/ friend are going together to buy some, and get a discount at large quantities of the tubing, but they are getting 1 3/4".

jd_21

10-08-2008, 08:12 PM

dogboy, i think it was 1 7/8" tubing that we used for mine. and then 1/4" steel plate for the brackets.

Hahnsb2

10-08-2008, 10:12 PM

Here's that Jeep bumper finished other than a winch.
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5719/heepab4.jpg

RobinHood

10-18-2008, 08:24 PM

This is my rear bumper...
l wanted something l could tow a 5x8 trailer with so this was my foundation which was attached to the frame and the bumper was built around it...

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/PhillyB14/IMG_0035.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/PhillyB14/IMG_0036.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/PhillyB14/IMG_0037.jpg
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j259/PhillyB14/IMG_0038.jpg

stomper

10-26-2008, 11:09 PM

http://i413.photobucket.com/albums/pp216/stomper79/IMG_1223r.jpg

ckblum

11-09-2008, 04:42 AM

Here is one me and my Dad built with some sched 40 laying around and a cheap bender I bought at KMS Tools. Thought about adding a skid plate, truck is sold now though :'(.

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/4511/img0363ol0.th.jpg (http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0363ol0.jpg)http://img47.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/6555/eyasdasdfp2.th.jpg (http://img47.imageshack.us/my.php?image=eyasdasdfp2.jpg)http://img47.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

dirtsquirt

11-09-2008, 08:48 AM

this is mine now completed with winchhttp://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/2008_1103Bronco0007.jpg

#1greenranger

11-13-2008, 10:52 AM

http://a660.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/l_a04d8c457b7329212b691f277669b7eb.jpg
http://a537.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_022cc0a1586574e4ccf5dba2e35c1d98.jpg

wickedwindsor

11-16-2008, 09:18 AM

Real simple, 2x2 square tube using stock bumper mounts with plate reinforcements. mesh grill welded in behind 3/4" round bar uprights. Obviously NOT setup for a winch. Just maximum clearance.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p257/WickedWindsor/Bumper/3193.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p257/WickedWindsor/Bumper/3191.jpg

legoms013

11-16-2008, 07:26 PM

TJM T-13 Bullbar with smittybilt 8K winch. 2x hella 700FF with silverstars.
Before the Hella 700FF's:
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq62/BlackMazda_96/1121091524.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq62/BlackMazda_96/Wheelin-181.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq62/BlackMazda_96/0111001406b.jpg

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq62/BlackMazda_96/0113001654.jpg

blue88b2

11-20-2008, 12:37 AM

here's the one i built, more pics to be found Here...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229096

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2416/2961/31038980064_large.jpg?185816-325

-Jas

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v378/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1037498_2716.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v378/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1037506_9003.jpg

here are some updated pics, it's almost done

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1518/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1133178_5831.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1518/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1133184_7527.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1518/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1133185_7815.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1518/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1133186_8097.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1518/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1133187_8397.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1866/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1170433_5754.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1866/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1170436_6808.jpg

feels good to be almost done, i've kinda built it as i went. So it's taken longer than the ones where i plan them out first. mostly trial and error on this one. enjoy!

-Jason

thanks

93STX

01-05-2009, 01:59 PM

If anyone is local in Ohio I'll pay them to build me a pair of bumpers.

CBC

01-10-2009, 11:02 PM

round pipe good for pushing trees and pulling ppl out with. weld to frame.
http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp164/shagy9888/ranger/DSCF0105.jpg

86ford

01-12-2009, 06:02 PM

brian0206

01-12-2009, 11:06 PM

http://a660.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/115/l_a04d8c457b7329212b691f277669b7eb.jpg
http://a537.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_022cc0a1586574e4ccf5dba2e35c1d98.jpg

if you dont mind, where did you get that bumper. i want one!

mojave

01-15-2009, 11:21 PM

I'm willing to bet that he made/had it made.

#1greenranger

01-19-2009, 12:20 PM

yep i made it......

MagnaV30

01-28-2009, 04:13 PM

Heres mine, its 3/16" throughout. The paint is mostly gone now but it makes up for it in function.:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/whitetrash96/IMG_1618.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/whitetrash96/IMG_1619.jpg

Whitetrash, did you build yours, or was it a premade?

swickwake

01-28-2009, 07:57 PM

this is mine and built by me
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq99/swickwake/bumper%20build/1014081805.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq99/swickwake/bumper%20build/1014081806.jpg
http://i437.photobucket.com/albums/qq99/swickwake/bumper%20build/1013081849.jpg

Stumpy

02-03-2009, 06:17 PM

My front bumper...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m214/PaukertRacing/IMG_5177.jpg

lil red

02-09-2009, 05:06 PM

rangertoy

02-23-2009, 12:14 AM

heres mine I got it last week from White Rhino Fabrication
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/rangertoy/ranger1003.jpg
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/rangertoy/rangerbumper2006.jpg

koda6966

02-23-2009, 05:34 AM

I think that makes two white rhino fab bumpers in this thread.

God damn their amazing, how much did you pay for yours?

PlumCrazy

02-24-2009, 04:19 PM

Planning putting lights in it still. Made it all out of 1/4 and 3/16 steel.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0224091541.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0224091541a.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0225091715a.jpg

-plumcrazy

The Jester Race

02-24-2009, 04:36 PM

Planning putting lights in it still. Made it all out of 1/4 and 3/16 steel.

-plumcrazy

Looks good. Bet that thing weighs a ton though. How is it mounted?
I'm hoping to have mine done here in a week or so.

-Jester

PlumCrazy

02-24-2009, 08:15 PM

It doesnt weigh as much as I expected it to, I would say it is around 60 pounds it doesnt sag the front any and even if it did I doubt it would sag down 10 inches to where my old bumper with the 4x4 foglight valance was. lol.

To mount it I reinfoced the frame horns then bolted it on with four 1/2 inch grade 8 bolts. There are peices of 3 inch angle iron welded on the backside of the bumper that bolt to the frame. (almost like the way the stock back bumper is set up). I will get pics of the backside tomorrow if you are interested.

-plumcrazy

daniel3507

02-24-2009, 08:33 PM

i LOVE the white rhino fabrication bumpers. i must get one

rangertoy

02-24-2009, 11:29 PM

I think that makes two white rhino fab bumpers in this thread.

God damn their amazing, how much did you pay for yours?

I paid alot less than what he normally charges, if I am not mistaken I was told he usually gets $500-$600 for them, and the best part is that its built to your truck so every one of them is a little different

sjranger

03-06-2009, 08:00 PM

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo244/sj85BII/P2270026.jpg

dogboy

03-08-2009, 02:46 PM

I guess I never posted pics of my front bumper I made back in January.

it cost me something like 80-100 bucks for the metal to build it.

Here it is.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p190/dogboy34/DSCF0027-2.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p190/dogboy34/DSCF0025-6.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p190/dogboy34/DSCF0024-3.jpg

I still need to cap the ends, and some day I will add a bar on either side of the light hoop for some strength. The ends don't stick out quite as much as it looks, but it would have been nicer to have them in more.

irishblessing

03-08-2009, 05:59 PM

PlumCrazy

03-09-2009, 01:15 PM

Finally added lights and painted it up

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0309091333b.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0309091333d.jpg

And the rear

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0309091419a.jpg

http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0309091420.jpg

-plumcrazy

knappymer

03-12-2009, 01:42 AM

Guess I'll put mine back in the list

http://www.trailmonster.com/MonsterRides/images/MR_130_Image_40.jpeg
http://www.trailmonster.com/MonsterRides/images/MR_130_Image_37.jpeg

Holy balls that is awesome, the exact bumper i have been looking for! Since we have basically the same truck, how/where did you get that bumper? Did you have to fab the whole thing or just the brackets?

-Marc

dogboy

03-15-2009, 02:48 PM

Holy balls that is awesome, the exact bumper i have been looking for! Since we have basically the same truck, how/where did you get that bumper? Did you have to fab the whole thing or just the brackets?

-Marc

If I'm not mistaken, he fabed the whole thing himself. But I'm not positive.

99RangerKrazy

03-15-2009, 07:09 PM

Here's my contribution, just got it finished today:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m60/sdiddy999/S7300824.jpg

Going to be adding a winch and a couple lights soon.

spaz1879

03-16-2009, 10:47 AM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/spazium/frontbumper2.jpg
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k146/spazium/paintedbumper.jpg:headbang: here you go

knappymer

03-16-2009, 01:32 PM

If I'm not mistaken, he fabed the whole thing himself. But I'm not positive.

Thanks man.

meatheaded nucklebuster

04-07-2009, 03:20 PM

some rear designs i made
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/evangillette/rearbumper1.jpg
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/evangillette/rearbumper3.jpg
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/evangillette/rearbumper2.jpg
now if i only had a ranger to build it for.....:icon_confused:

meatheaded nucklebuster

04-09-2009, 01:47 PM

Now for the front
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/evangillette/frontbumper1.jpg
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/evangillette/frontbumper2.jpg
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/evangillette/frontbumper3.jpg
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/evangillette/frontbumper4.jpg
http://i664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/evangillette/CIMG1791.jpg
this is without a tubular grill gaurd pre-runner type thingy

MaGiKaLsHoTs

04-19-2009, 07:42 PM

http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv167/magiktm24/0419091128-00.jpg

95RangerAK

04-21-2009, 03:24 AM

this bumper made me have an accident in my pants... not mine but someday..

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss278/Jesseblair/rearbumper2.jpg

chris_brown09

04-22-2009, 02:06 PM

Heres mine i jus finished. its 3"x5" tubing 3/8" thick and 1/4 plate on top, with diamond tread aluminum. Still gotta paint the aluminum black but im out of bed liner lol.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/chris_brown09/bumper.jpg

Ranger#1

04-23-2009, 02:29 AM

heres my cow killer
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd239/byronmcmahon/PIC-0154.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd239/byronmcmahon/PIC-0155.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd239/byronmcmahon/PIC-0156.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd239/byronmcmahon/PIC-0157.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd239/byronmcmahon/PIC-0160.jpg

chris_brown09

04-23-2009, 11:56 AM

Heres some better pics after i finished painting it. and one of the mounts

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/chris_brown09/bumper001-2.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/chris_brown09/bumper002-1.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o136/chris_brown09/bumper003-1.jpg

dirtsquirt

05-13-2009, 08:54 PM

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/2009_0514newbumper0001.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/2009_0514newbumper0003.jpg

At last got a day to play so i got the rear bumper built, used some idea's i seen on the site and put them together, So thanks for the idea's.

Going to put some back up lights and hang the highlift again.

redneck1

06-01-2009, 05:16 PM

I made mine out of 1 1/2" 11ga tubing for a frame then covered it with 1/8" plate. There are two back up lights as well as two d rings on the rear and four lights (2 6" and 2 5") on the front along with d rings. There is also a 2" reciever front and rear that is reinforced with 3/8" plate.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/redneck504/PC040473-1.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/redneck504/PC030469.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/redneck504/PC040472.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/redneck504/truck_004.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/redneck504/truck_005.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/redneck504/truck_006.jpg

Deamers87ford

07-01-2009, 03:17 PM

here my front bumper i built
http://i360.photobucket.com/albums/oo47/deamers87/MyVideos002.jpg

beaujt

07-13-2009, 09:20 PM

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/redneck504/truck_006.jpg

How well do those 37's clear your fenders? and that back bumper is NICE! I think i'm gonna copy it haha, after i get my body lift on it, don't want a gap back there. How long did it take you?

Rabbit

07-15-2009, 08:59 PM

Ok here's my contribution to the bumper thread...I fabbed these from a bunch of scrap I had around.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/Rabbit4x4/B2%20Build/DSCF3626.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/Rabbit4x4/B2%20Build/DSCF3830.jpg

koda6966

07-16-2009, 08:19 AM

I like that rear.

DHPmike

07-18-2009, 10:54 PM

heres a couple I did. one is an SWAT F-650 with an armored bumper I fabbed and the other is a Freightliner SWAT truck that I used a Road Armor bumper on and made uprights and a winch mount for.

http://www.dallashotrodparts.com/images/FLarmor009.jpg
http://www.dallashotrodparts.com/images/FLarmor011.jpg

badblue

07-18-2009, 11:49 PM

wow what is the gvw on that thing

DHPmike

07-19-2009, 08:51 AM

They are both on special SWAT chassis that are designed for alot of weight. The F650 weighs 25,000 and the Freightliner weighs 29,000

both have 1/4" armor on the whole body and are designed for 10 plus driver and co driver.

anyway I built these bumpers as well as some on several F-550 SWAT trucks that are shaped like the stock bumper but are armor.

Boggin-B-Series

07-24-2009, 11:59 AM

this is mine now completed with winchhttp://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/2008_1103Bronco0007.jpg

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

officaly my favourite truck on the forum

koda6966

07-24-2009, 12:12 PM

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

officaly my favourite truck on the forum

Meh, I like Copycats BII better.. I prefer real work/custom fabrication to stick on and bolt on accessories.

No offense to dirtsquirt of course.

Boggin-B-Series

07-24-2009, 12:23 PM

yeah i like his too

so many choices

DHPmike

07-24-2009, 06:58 PM

http://www.dallashotrodparts.com/images/watercannon01.jpg

http://www.dallashotrodparts.com/images/f550swat01.jpg

http://www.dallashotrodparts.com/images/cashtruckbumper01.jpg

http://www.dallashotrodparts.com/images/jeepbumper01.jpg

http://www.dallashotrodparts.com/images/jeepbumper02.jpg

all are AR500 armor plate in various thicknesses.

I love fabricated bumpers..

93_RangerSC

08-11-2009, 12:21 PM

workin on a bumper for my 93 i still got a lil ways to go but i think its gonna look sexy once im done:icon_welder:
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/696/new018.th.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/i/new018.jpg/)
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3426/new019.th.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/new019.jpg/)
and on the side view i didnt draw that crookd ass line my lil brother was tryin to help me by showin where i need to cut next

Bondo

08-23-2009, 08:25 PM

crawlin91

09-01-2009, 10:32 AM

The grill will have to be cut when I add the winch. I will add a skidplate for radiator protection and a 2" receiver under the winch plate. But otherwise its done and on the truck.
1 1/2" tube, 1/4" plate, Bud Built winch plate, painted with flat black rattle cans.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/crawlin91/0830091917.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/crawlin91/0830091923a.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/crawlin91/0901091028.jpg

irishblessing

09-01-2009, 11:43 AM

^^^i like your liscense plate haha

kennykenny

09-03-2009, 05:20 PM

My contribution, nothing fancy.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/kennykenny_01/DSC00468.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/kennykenny_01/DSC00469.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/kennykenny_01/DSC00470.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/kennykenny_01/DSC00471.jpg

crawlin91

09-07-2009, 08:27 PM

[QUOTE=kennykenny;506481]My contribution, nothing fancy.
It may not be fancy but it looks quite functional. :icon_thumby:

NMB2

09-07-2009, 09:56 PM

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/753656/fullsize/image218.jpg

PlumCrazy

09-28-2009, 10:50 PM

Here are my bumpers.

Front, I made this for my 2wd originally so I had to trim a little off so the tires would clear.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0902091638a.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0925091647a.jpg
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0925091648.jpg

Rear. I made it to match the front I made a while back.
http://i454.photobucket.com/albums/qq261/plumcrazy94/0916091240.jpg

JibbaJibba56

10-16-2009, 06:41 PM

http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/96/196/4/48/98/2484448980065869242WZWHSC_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2484448980065869242WZWHSC)

http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/68/468/9/30/31/2958930310065869242ZLvojA_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2958930310065869242ZLvojA)

[IMG]http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/96/196/1/25/11/2329125110065869242KoQalJ_th.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2329125110065869242KoQalJ)[IMG]

Had to make it 'legal' when I bought the truck but didn't wanna spend 100 bucks on an oem replacement so I made my own. Still need to put some driving lights on it just been too college poor and busy. My favorite part of this is the stainless tray inserts, really nice for holding your 'drink' and tools when you are chasing gremlins.

RaceRanger97

10-27-2009, 07:00 PM

front:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/RaceRanger97/barrel3.jpg

back:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd33/RaceRanger97/barrel.jpg

bagdranger

11-01-2009, 03:47 PM

Doom's Day Custom

11-01-2009, 04:18 PM

kennykenny

11-23-2009, 06:18 PM

Bumper is off the truck again, I was never really happy with the look of it so I decided to hack it up and give it a new look. I like it more than before but I'm still not sure if I like where it's going either, I'll wait until it's done and rock it for a little bit but as of now I think I'd like to start from a fresh platform. Here's a few pics of what it looks like now:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/kennykenny_01/DSC00499.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/kennykenny_01/DSC00507.jpg

Scotty J.

11-23-2009, 06:58 PM

Here's mine (still waiting for the lights):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Scottwj1/4x4/Trim/Winch_1.jpg

Stock in the back.

ranerjunkie03

11-24-2009, 11:31 PM

heres somthing.. got bored durign metals class.. made front and rear.. both 1/4in.. kinda beatin up or well used... not quite finished with front butgetting there. still need winch

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2961/621/32400310006_large.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2961/621/32400310015_large.jpg

kennykenny

11-26-2009, 01:42 PM

Finished it up for a second time.
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/kennykenny_01/DSC00541.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/kennykenny_01/DSC00538.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/kennykenny_01/DSC00536.jpg

Bondo

11-26-2009, 02:22 PM

Wheres your plate light Kenny?

Love that bumper though.

kennykenny

11-26-2009, 03:04 PM

Wheres your plate light Kenny?

Love that bumper though.

Thanks, I don't have a plate light yet, I'm open to suggestions though if anyone has any ideas.

Bondo

11-26-2009, 03:19 PM

How about something like this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROME-FENDER-MOUNT-LISCENCE-PLATE-BRACKET-LIGHT-MOUNT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e594c017bQQitemZ 130347172219QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Bondo

11-26-2009, 03:21 PM

These are really cool, Id go with these.

http://www.speedtactics.com/led_license_lights.php

kennykenny

11-26-2009, 04:09 PM

These are really cool, Id go with these.

http://www.speedtactics.com/led_license_lights.php

I like those but I'll have to figure out a way to mount that in a piece of 2x2 3/16 wall square tube and keep it water tight.(That's what the top peice of the bumper is made of.)

Bondo

11-26-2009, 05:21 PM

I like those but I'll have to figure out a way to mount that in a piece of 2x2 3/16 wall square tube and keep it water tight.(That's what the top peice of the bumper is made of.)

Yeah you would have to take the bumper off and drill a bigger "feed hole" in the backside, then use a rubber plug once its done. It wouldnt be too bad though.

Martin72

11-27-2009, 01:06 AM

the girlfriends dad made this for me for i think $100...not completely finished yet...gotta add a skidplate in front still

where did you get these headlights?

koda6966

11-27-2009, 12:18 PM

New design looks great.

94bigsteele

11-29-2009, 09:06 PM

when you gunna make me one kenny:icon_thumby:

kennykenny

11-29-2009, 09:09 PM

Whenever you wave a little green in front of me.:icon_rofl:

dirtsquirt

11-29-2009, 09:46 PM

My son and i spent some quality time out in the shop. and made this while we were at it.
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/DSC_0005-1.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/DSC_0007.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/DSC_0014-1.jpg

Not my RBV, but it is my other toy.

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/DSC_0008.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/DSC_0013.jpg
http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/DSC_0025.jpg

We had a good time playing in the shop. rear bumper next sunday.

kennykenny

11-29-2009, 09:58 PM

Looks good, looks like you have a nice shop there too.

dirtsquirt

11-29-2009, 10:12 PM

Thanks. It's not a bad shop, 4 bay and 2 starge room's. But i have 2 bays setup for fab, and 2 for general repairs and install's.
the mill machine, drill press, floor grinder, cut off saw, cutting torches 2 welders, 1 stick 1 mig, steel storage, steel work benches, 800 gal compressor. pipe bender. and loads of hand tools eat 2 bay's (with working room)

94bigsteele

11-30-2009, 07:44 AM

Whenever you wave a little green in front of me.:icon_rofl:

ill give you four dollars and some pocket lint :D:

Doom's Day Custom

11-30-2009, 07:55 AM

ill give you four dollars and some pocket lint :D:

cheap skate lol jk and what are you lookin for the truck and do you know what design you want?????

94bigsteele

11-30-2009, 10:03 PM

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/holyford86/100_1259.jpg
something like this.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/wahlstrom1/111.jpg
and this for the back

Doom's Day Custom

12-01-2009, 07:32 AM

oh okay they look cool and like kenny said show me the money and you shall receive built but if you need help building both of them i will help you out fabing as long as you ot the steel and stuff ...

jarhead2010

12-08-2009, 09:27 PM

rear bumper made by friend and I in shop class

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/allnmighty/rearbumper.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/allnmighty/rearbumper2.jpg

(note: also made hitch cover in shop class)

front bumper in progress
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/allnmighty/frontbumper2.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/allnmighty/frontbumper3.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/allnmighty/frontbumper4.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/allnmighty/frontbumper1.jpg

ozziemo27

12-09-2009, 06:52 PM

rear bumper made by friend and I in shop class

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/allnmighty/frontbumper1.jpg

NICE! I like it! What did you use to cut that design out?

jarhead2010

12-09-2009, 07:51 PM

our school is lucky enough to be funded pretty well, we have a PlasmaCam, i wish i had a good enought hand to to that freehand but i used a computer

ozziemo27

12-09-2009, 11:51 PM

our school is lucky enough to be funded pretty well, we have a PlasmaCam, i wish i had a good enought hand to to that freehand but i used a computer

Dang, you mean highschool?

jarhead2010

12-10-2009, 12:02 AM

yeah, =-) let me know what you guys think...had to look at a picture to figure out dimensions and then cut and weld the pipe..ill take any suggestions on how to "pretty" it up

ozziemo27

12-10-2009, 10:29 PM

yeah, =-) let me know what you guys think...had to look at a picture to figure out dimensions and then cut and weld the pipe..ill take any suggestions on how to "pretty" it up

wow, you ARE lucky! all we had in my shop class was a cuttin torch, a bench grinder, a buzz box and a broken mig welder. You guys are very lucky! :shok:

Diesel_brad

12-18-2009, 07:39 PM

I realize this is the fabrication forum but..... Does anyone know of a production bumper like an ARB, TJM or TrailReady bumper for a 02-current ranger?

that_one_guy

01-01-2010, 03:32 PM

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj217/mrjoker619/DSCN1747.jpg

alebarr112345

01-03-2010, 06:12 PM

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/5949/dsc00655ls.th.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/i/dsc00655ls.jpg/)

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/933/dsc00741u.th.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/dsc00741u.jpg/)

I got rear-ended at a tollbooth on I-90, and the lady's hood wrinkled up like tin foil. Besides a little paint missing, there was no damage to my bumper.

blue88b2

01-05-2010, 09:25 PM

well not a ranger bumper, but could be inspiring... I Just finished it a few months ago...
The main tube and hoop is 3" tube, other tube is 1.875" powder coated 40% black.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/276/1741/38188370022_medium.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/276/1741/38188370021_medium.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/276/1741/38188370020_medium.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/276/1741/38188370019_medium.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/276/1741/38188370017_medium.jpg

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/4/276/1741/38188370015_medium.jpg

Looking into getting another ranger here very soon, so I'll be building a similar bumper for it then.
-Jason

AlwysBusted96

01-10-2010, 10:29 PM

^^^ I've passed this truck on the road a few times, and just saw it for sale on craigslist. It is one sick ride. If I had the coin to throw away it would be in my drive way.

Ranger#1

01-23-2010, 03:52 PM

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/allnmighty/bumper1.jpg

finished project and finally mounted sorry :dunno: fail :haha:

Scotty J.

01-23-2010, 05:38 PM

Got the lights all hooked up, revised pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Scottwj1/4x4/Hi%20Res/DSC_0061.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Scottwj1/4x4/Hi%20Res/DSC_0057.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v220/Scottwj1/4x4/Hi%20Res/Light_Covers.jpg

odie1969

01-23-2010, 07:05 PM

Hey there is a hell of lot of good work here. But I just wanted to remind you all to be careful when using zip ties for your Plates. As I just lost my plate somewhere along the highway. So what I did was take two hose clamps and drill a 1/4" hole in each one. ran a bolt threw the hole place a old hose between the tube and clap and snuged the clamps down and placed nuts on the bolts. I will get pics for you later.

Jason

01-24-2010, 01:55 AM

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b322/allnmighty/bumper1.jpg

finished project and finally mounted

While I appreciate the effort and time it took to create something of your own, it looks awful. I think the truck needs a shit load of lift and maybe it will look good. Maybe.

I just realized. It's all the straight pipe that ruins it. Get some curved pieces in there.

Doom's Day Custom

01-24-2010, 08:08 AM

While I appreciate the effort and time it took to create something of your own, it looks awful. I think the truck needs a shit load of lift and maybe it will look good. Maybe.

I just realized. It's all the straight pipe that ruins it. Get some curved pieces in there.

maybe some people can't afford a tube bender and make due with what we have!!!!

JohnnyU

01-24-2010, 08:20 AM

maybe some people ... make due with what we have!!!!

Maybe you shouldn't...

cheap pipe bender
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/32800-32899/32888.gif (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32888)

jarhead2010

01-24-2010, 09:25 AM

that pipe bender crushes the pipe, i used it on the rear, and also im 17 years old with a son, money doesnt go to far at this point...

99RangerKrazy

01-24-2010, 10:35 AM

that pipe bender crushes the pipe, i used it on the rear, and also im 17 years old with a son, money doesnt go to far at this point...

I also appreciate the effort and time put into it, I always like fabbed stuff vs. store bought. I don't think it's too bad, though I think a smaller diameter tube would be a little better. Curves would also help.

That bender isn't too bad once you figure out little tips to use it. Pack the tube really tight with sand prior to bending, it really helps it from crushing the tubing. I still haven't figured out how to keep it from making little tiny dimples in the metal, but for the price on the bender, it's not too bad.

Keep on fabbin' man! :icon_thumby: