Jim, whatever to happened to TRS Bumper...

[Jason]

<--2004, but it's a long drive to work on it.

 

[crbnunit]

The bumper will just have primer on it. I was going to sell them bare, but I want something to keep it from getting rusty.

I want to take it to get an estimate for powdercoating for future reference, but I think trail bumpers take so much abuse, powder coating isn't worth it. You'll probably end up repainting it anyway.

Powder coat would be great for street queens but you'd tear it up on an off road truck. I have found that rattle can Krylon simi-gloss black looks the best, applies easily, repairs easily and lasts the longest. Still need a good coat of primer though.

 

[Black'03LevelII]

I'm still looking for a '98 and newer Ranger to see what I can make for that.

shoot Jim I have '03 and could bring it to you sometime if you just want to take measurements and such. I'll be on Vacation starting July 3rd for 10 days. Let me know what I can do to help you out.

 

[MountainMike]

Are we going to see a TRS front diff skid plate at any time? I'm having trouble finding one that isn't ridiculously expensive or for lifted trucks

 

[Jim Oaks]

I took the bumper over last Thursday and got it all tacked together. My friend welded it all up the next day. Went today to pick it up and noticed he needed to weld a section up for me. He wasn't there at the time. I need to get a hold of him. The place he works at is temporarily shut down and they're doing a ton of pipe fitting/welding so they can start back up. He working late hours.

 

[Jim Oaks]

All welded up. It's in the bed of my F-150 right now. I'll post pics tomarrow.

 

[Jim Oaks]

Well, I mounted it on my Ranger today to take these pics. Afterwards, I grabbed a file and some sandpaper and started cleaning it up.

Please excuse the Ranger. I've been taking her apart to re-paint.

Note how the ends of the bumper is supported by the rear tube that runs back to the side plates for support on the ends.

Note that the ends are capped. After taking these photos, I grabbed a file and began smoothing it out.

A look at the welds..........

Check out this fairlead bracket:

The fairlead bracket bolts to the bumper with 1/2" bolts. The holes for the fairlead bracket are actually in the bumper already. It was suppose to have holes to mount a winch as well, but the shop that cut the plate messed up. I didn't drill them out in case someone just wanted to mount some off-road lights.

There isn't any light tabs, but I can add some if someone needs them.

Note that the corner on the plates (sides) have been ground for a smooth edge.

Started cleaning it all up.

Tomarrow I should have it all cleaned and primered.

The bumper is made out of 1/4" steel plate and 1-3/4" x 1/8" wall DOM tube. This is not made from pipe. It's not bent with a pipe bender.

I've got a lot of time and work in it. Hopefully I'll find a buyer soon. $350.00. Includes the the fairlead holder.

 

[JohnnyU]

I like them Jim!

I hate to do this though, how much for just the fairlead bracket? I'm sure i can make one, but that's pretty slick looking!

 

[93_RangerSC]

Can i get a pic of the brackets and how its bolted up to the frame?
and BTW i would most definetly buy it if i had the money! how much would it be with shipping to 29410?

 

[Jim Oaks]

No shipping. Local buyer only, or I'll meet someone if it's a reasonable distance and they pay for fuel.

I posted in this thread first since someone asked about it. If none of the people who posted in this thread are interested, I'll make it more public. Once it's sold I wat to take the money and make another.

 

[Frank The Tank]

I have a 2004 that would be very interested in one.
42404 Clay "webster county" Kentucky

Frank

 

[Jim Oaks]

I need a truck to mock one up on.

 

[Frank The Tank]

how far are you from me? i don't even know what state your in, you can have it for a week or two if you like if within 250 miles or so.

Frank

 

[Jim Oaks]

Im in Ohio. Right about where Ohio, Pa, and WV all meet along Ohio's eastern border.

 

[budro]

Bolt location

Jim can you upload a pic showing how it bolts the factory location? I the one pic i can't see how it bolts to the front frame horns. Thanks