I used a small flux core welder like the one from Harbor Freight for most of this one. Highest heat and low wire speed will burn in 1/4". Just practice before you start. For the D-rings i used a Millermatic overtop of the flux core welder because they are 1/2" thick.

Get you a decent welder and practice ALOT!

 

I hope to start on mine next week. Horay.

 

Thats actually all Im using. But for the d rings Im extending the mounting plate from the frame all the way out 2" past the bumper, then sandwich a piece of 1/4" on either side. So overall ill have 3/4" mounts tied straight into the frame. BEEFY! Lol

 

First one is ready to install. But just to visualize what i was trying to explain.

 

I've had the **** for mine for a month now, just haven't had time, and I need gas.

 

bout time, glen tell you i saw him at uwharrie. still wheeling that beater..

cool man. i should've done that but it's cool now, my tabs ain't coming off. lol

i hate gas for that reason. you run out...

 

Well it looks like **** but it worked, awesome clearance now

 

Well can't really see the bumper but looks fine from what i can see. More pics!

 

Couple pics of the new bumper. A little more clearly this time.

 

you should try the "manage attachments" in go advanced, when you are posting. those pics come up way to small. It would look like this...

 

I do everything on my phone, they ill look the same

 

Well working on my winch mount. It'll slide into a receiver i'll be welding into the bumper.

 

So word to the wise on installing a stubby bumper.

The stock bumper also acts as a shield for the intake on a stock airbox. Ie installing a stubby allowes water to directly enter the airbox unobstructed. Either install a snorkel or find some way to shield the intake.

I didn't realize this last weekend, hit an 18" deep puddle full speed, hydro locked the motor and snapped a crank rod. Don't get me wrong, i love the bumper but when its fixed ill love my new snorkel even more

 

huh? no....

the water enters the intake from behind the headlight. the stock bumper doesnt protect that.

 

Yes the bottom back of the drivers headlight, about 3" from the frame rail. So removing the 6" tall bumper and putting nothing in its place allowes alot more water to run unobstructed towards the intake.