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Old 02-09-2011 | 01:16 PM
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I started my new bumper the other day and this is what i have got finished so far.
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Old 02-09-2011 | 01:23 PM
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i modified my design a little and here it is 90%completed.
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Old 02-09-2011 | 01:26 PM
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good start....im digging the...what i assume are light holes?
Old 02-09-2011 | 01:27 PM
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Yeah those are light holes thanks
Old 02-09-2011 | 01:47 PM
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what type of metal
Old 02-09-2011 | 01:57 PM
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11ga steel
Old 02-09-2011 | 03:26 PM
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NIce bumper. I like the cut out portion for license plate.
Old 02-09-2011 | 03:42 PM
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Nice looking bumper man. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Old 02-09-2011 | 03:44 PM
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looks good, but will it effect ground clearance?
Old 02-09-2011 | 05:21 PM
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It's actually shorter than the bumper I have on my jeep now but it sticks out farther from the grill so I don't think ground clearance will be an issue.
Old 02-09-2011 | 06:47 PM
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Looks good. Don't see any recovery points or a winch spot. You gonna run any? Looks good though. Nice fab work.
Old 02-09-2011 | 07:17 PM
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None as of yet cause I don't do much wheeling right now but when I can find a spot close to home to go I'll build a new bumper out of thicker metal to be stronger to handle a winch
Old 02-09-2011 | 07:18 PM
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Oh and thanks for the kudos from everyone
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looks awesome
Old 02-09-2011 | 11:00 PM
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Nice fab work. Can't wait to see it completed. I like the light pockets & license plate indentation. I would incorporate shackle mounts into your design even though the thickness is a little thin. Beef up the mounting brackets & weld mounts to bracket & bumper. Only a suggestion but great use of your ideas.


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