made a front bumper this week end

[alwaysxj]

so i finally got my front bumper done this weekend what do you think any think i should add to it?

or you can see the build up of it all here. http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=2944

 

[drjoliver]

Looks good :thumbs:

 

[alwaysxj]

thanks i try. did you check out the whole build?i have alot more pics on xjtalk.com

 

[Kiel]

Do a lower profile stinger, maybe some headlight bars, recovery points

 

[alwaysxj]

yes i was planning on doing some recovery points but i will wait to do that when i order all the stuff for my rear bumper. thanks

 

[STAG]

There are a few things I would change if it were mine... I'd angle the ends of the bumper, and I would definitely add reinforcement to the stinger and I'd add some good D-rings and tabs.

 

[alwaysxj]

yes i was planning on adding d rings but like i said in the last post that will happen when i make the rear bumper. thanks

 

[ricsrx]

looks like it will hold up to the rocks!!

 

[drjoliver]

Yea I checked out the xjtalk post. Was gonna ask about your welder. Are you used gas or no? I have a Lincoln 175 with out gas and the splatter sucks. You welds look pretty good.

 

[alwaysxj]

i have the same welder as you with out gas. come over and i will show you how to use it.

 

[drjoliver]

I might have to take you up on that. Or you could run out to my place and show me on mine lol

 

[alwaysxj]

ya just give me a call and i can come over when ever.

 

[MikeGyver]

Get some fresh 3/32" E7018 AC and bake it in the oven for half an hour @ like 300degrees, and use the appropriate polarity (DCEP I believe) should weld very well.

 

[kmboren]

maybe some headlight bars, recovery points

x10 needs some headlight bars.

 

[alwaysxj]

x10 needs some headlight bars.

um ok i will think about it but why? if i can ask it looks like your bumper on your xj does not have them so why are they needed?

 

[N-Smooth]

x2 on what chocflip said about cutting the ends up and supporting the stinger.

here is the one i built a couple weeks ago. it is a mirror image of the one i built for my old crawler except for the pieces under the lights to keep it legal. it sticks out maybe an inch from the grill...the stock one stuck out like 3"

also, if you don't want to spend the money on d-rings you could get a door knocker like mine for $8 from six states, most people hate them but i like it. i used the same one on my old crawler and two people had to winch me up the waterfall (upper helldo) when i broke my front axle and it didn't mind

 

[alwaysxj]

i was thinking of getting two of them but i was not sure how well they work. a d ring is $15 for one so if i can get away with the one you got that would be cool. thanks

 

[GEEPAHOLIC]

that is just a weld on D ring from www.trail-gear.com Trailer D-Ring, Weld On, 5/8"

Ideal for creating tie down points on trailers. Welds in place. Super tough, heavy-duty forged design.

• 5/8" Ring Diameter
• Capacity: 18,000 lbs.
• Working Load Limit: 6,000 lbs
• 4 3/8" overall width

Trailer D-Ring 5/8 Inch, $10, 183001

 

[rondo]

I think it looks great. x2 on the d-rings. I think the stinger is just right.

 

[turbohaulic]

Lights just look cool! I've never had lights other than what my truck came with stock but it's slways nice to have plenty of light Looks like a beefy bumper thou