That does look really good! I understand now that you were going for looks and not protection.

 

Well the side skirts have no more structure than the factory bumper, but the center section is very stout!

 

I really appreciate your fab skills. The way you have the weld seams in the plate so evenly is impressive, especially with all the angles. I know this only comes with a lot of prep work. Great job and thanks for sharing

 

Thank you...I always start with cardboard and make a mockup. Then once I get it right I have it sheared and bent on a brake...then the fun begins! On this particular bumper I have about 15 hours into it...probably have about 3-5 more.

 

That bumper is sharp... The design was simple but looks functional and tough at the same time... Nice work on that Fab...

 

This bumper is bad @$$. Not a big fan of the OEM side pieces but they lined up nice. Awesome fab skills, I'm impressed!

 

Here are some updated (painted) pictures. Finally, I just need to mount the winch!

 

that bumper looks sick, I really like the stock flares and how well the corners match em too, might have to do something similar when I fab mine up

 

One of the better looking bumpers I've seen

 

ah... i see now, you kept the plastic on bottom as well, didn't see that you still have the fog lights down there, mine were rusted out and I have trimmed the plastic lip off my bumper like many others,

painted up and put together makes for a very smart looking bumper like it alot.

still waiting to find out how you beefed up the rear for tire swingout

 

i dig it!! and yeah i say it needs a mid size stinger

 

soooo asking you to build me one is out of the question because you dont want it looking like everyone elses i have to say i love it its simple and effective with out making it look like a steel beem that has no shape
one question though is there something supporting the end caps under neth?
job well done and i want one really bad

 

If you lived here I would help you build one... :0
Under the end caps is the factory bumper...I just cut them perfectly to match the new one and then welded them on.

 

best bumper ive ever seen! i would love to have one just like it!! i like the backbone but i would want a more beefy metal bumper like this one on the trails and i also dont like the backbone system makes the winch cover up so much of the front. i would worry about air getting to the radiator with the winch up high like that. this system drops it down. two thumbs up!

 

Painting it made it look better with the OEM caps being used. Still kinda, "ehhh", on those, but you did a nice job. There's no doubt there.