Rear crossmember/brace bumper build.
10-20-2015 | 06:47 PM
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10-22-2015 | 07:46 AM
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This morning I went in work early so I can use the Bridgeport to mill a couple of square holes on the brace, so it won't interfere with the gas tank straps.
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10-22-2015 | 08:59 AM
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I also was able to cut the bottom corners so it would taper outwards. And notched it enough so I can bend the both ends 1.5 " backwards. Gonna have to scrounge up some 1.5" angle to weld on the top.
Capped both ends with bunch of tack welds.
Capped both ends with bunch of tack welds.
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10-23-2015 | 09:57 AM
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Looking good. I tried many times to make a rear bumper and couldn't get my ideas right. What came out on paper and in my head just didn't come out in a bumper so I scrapped every design.
10-23-2015 | 10:08 AM
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10-23-2015 | 10:50 PM
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10-24-2015 | 03:48 PM
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Added a 1.5" angle to the back of the bumper to tie in the bends on the ends. As well as to add overall structural integrity too. It's 1/4" thick.
Cut diagonals on ends to match the bends.
Cut diagonals on ends to match the bends.
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10-24-2015 | 03:53 PM
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In case u were wondering why there's square holes on the brace... It's to clear the gas tank straps. It appear I need to either mill out a notch or grind some material away to clear the liftgate latch bolts. I might weld it to the brace as additional tie-in.
Mocked it up on the jeep. I like it. Need some tweaking.
Mocked it up on the jeep. I like it. Need some tweaking.
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