Bumper/Receiver build and SFR shackles boxes

[RCP Phx]

I've got everything together so it's time to get busy and cut some steel!

[maxbraketorque]

Originally Posted by RCP Phx

All true but it only took minutes to fix all that:
1 - die grinder with a burr bit
2 - drill out 2 spot welds
3 - remove screws replace with threaded screws

Where are the spot welds holding that chunk of metal in place? Can you upload a photo?

[XJlimitedx99]

Originally Posted by maxbraketorque

Where are the spot welds holding that chunk of metal in place? Can you upload a photo?

I'm also interested in this. I'm glad you're in the middle of this because I also am looking to do a bumper build similar to what you're describing. I'll be following.

[RCP Phx]

Originally Posted by RCP Phx

All true but it only took minutes to fix all that:
1 - die grinder with a burr bit
? 2 - drill out 2 spot welds
3 - remove screws replace with threaded screws

Like most things in life it didn't go exactly as planned. After complete look at what I was really dealing with it turned out a lot easier to make a couple of small "incisions" with the plasma cutter. It was actually a couple of fillet welds on opposite corners. I still have no idea what it's intended purpose for being there would be.

[maxbraketorque]

Can you snap a photo of the unibody rail to show where you made the cuts?

[RCP Phx]

I'll see if I can get one later when a paint the inside of the rails. There are already 2 3/8" holes in the rail that align with the 1/4" holes in the bracket.

[RCP Phx]

I will add that the bar is 1-1/4" inches wide and the rear weld is on the driver's side and the front weld was on the passenger side. I recommend a small inspection mirror to see what your actually dealing with.

[maxbraketorque]

Originally Posted by RCP Phx

I will add that the bar is 1-1/4" inches wide and the rear weld is on the driver's side and the front weld was on the passenger side. I recommend a small inspection mirror to see what your actually dealing with.

Thanks. That's helpful. So apparently the welds are inside the rail?

[RCP Phx]

Got off to a bad start today, just as I was making practice cuts on my tie-in tubing and the compressor started smoking. Evidently the pump is about to seize but I did get I wanted the cuts made and will snap some pics tomorrow.

[Evan03]

That sucks.

I was wondering if I could cope tube easily with a plaz. Ive got decent copping with a torch.

Have you tried gaugeing with it,weld removal

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[RCP Phx]

Originally Posted by Evan03

Have you tried gaugeing with it,weld removal

I wouldn't know, my plasma only came with gouging tips!


This is where I left off yesterday, today I'll get the mountings holes laid out and get the holes drilled. I'm going to try to baby my air compressor along while I look for a replacement pump, but it served me well - 12yrs outside in the rain and 7yrs since I built the garage and brought it inside.

[Evan03]

Well gauge the gouge depth and give it a whirl.

Looks sweat

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[jeep ride]

Looks good now I can understand how rhe trailer hitch bolt holes are incorporated in your build.

[RCP Phx]

I got the tie-in's laid out today along with a section of what the top plate will be so I can get to a little more cutting/fabbing!

[Anak]

I am liking what I see here.