Front and rear bumpers

[SPXJ]

Is that 7" forward total or 7" forward of the grill. I was working on doing something similar and measured more like 3" added onto the bumper mounts. I love the front bumper winch integration. By my calculation, there is little to no approch angle lost.

The rear design is truly unique. The hydralic struct to cushion the swing arm got me thinking. Excelent use of available technology. :thumbup:

:cheers:

7" from the grill forward. 8 3/8" forward of the front crossmember. I used 1/2" plate welded through the bumper that tie in to JCR bumper plates.

 

[bluejeepkid]

those look great, i expect mine to arrive in the next 2-3 weeks =]

 

[SPXJ]

wicked bumpers dude. the rear looks like the Off Road Evo JK bumper. so sweet. how thick wall is the tube used? wut hinges did you use for the flip down? wut kinnda pipe bender do u got?

The 2 x 6 tube is 3/16" wall. I used 1 1/2" urathane bushings with 3/4"OD (1/2" ID) DOM sleeves for the pivot pionts and the upper tie in points. All grade 8 hardware.

 

[SPXJ]

WOW I WANT THAT REAR BUMPER! AND THE FRONT IS SEXY TOO

I may be willing to part with it for the right price....then just make another one. Make me an offer?

 

[xcm]

ive allways liked the diaper style rear tire carrier, and yours does look very nice!
the front looks like it would have an awesome place to hide stuff thats rarely needed on the trail.

awesome work on both! top notch!

 

[techno1154]

7" from the grill forward. 8 3/8" forward of the front crossmember. I used 1/2" plate welded through the bumper that tie in to JCR bumper plates.

OK! OK! I am too far from my XJ which is in Miami. I am in the Caribbean for going on 18 months.

Walking backwards in my mind, I see how you arrive at the 8 3/8" from the cross member. My measurement was 7" from the cross member + 2" for the thickness of the bumper.

I have made and installed the winch mount on my XJ but I have yet to get a winch and bumper. :rattle: Actually, I need both. A rear bumper with tire carrier which I will most likely buy. The front bumper I may make myself or modify an off-the-shelf version to fit in front of the winch.


Great job. :yelclap: (did they say great minds think alike?)

 

[activeshooter1]

I'll give you $20 for plans, they both look sweet, mad props

 

[DesertRunner]

thats some great work! best rear tire carrier ive seen!

 

[SPXJ]

OK! OK! I am too far from my XJ which is in Miami. I am in the Caribbean for going on 18 months.

Walking backwards in my mind, I see how you arrive at the 8 3/8" from the cross member. My measurement was 7" from the cross member + 2" for the thickness of the bumper.

I have made and installed the winch mount on my XJ but I have yet to get a winch and bumper. :rattle: Actually, I need both. A rear bumper with tire carrier which I will most likely buy. The front bumper I may make myself or modify an off-the-shelf version to fit in front of the winch.


Great job. :yelclap: (did they say great minds think alike?)

7" was from the grill forward to front of the bumper.

 

[SPXJ]

I'll give you $20 for plans, they both look sweet, mad props

Plans? I got no stinking palns! I was just winging it. :attom:

 

[nismo5]

those look awesome nice work

 

[wy_jeep]

Plans? I got no stinking palns! I was just winging it. :attom:

Perhaps $50 would help you remember how you winged it? Lol

I love both bumpers. Especially the front.

 

[SPXJ]

Perhaps $50 would help you remember how you winged it? Lol

I love both bumpers. Especially the front.

I don't remember how much $$$ it takes to make my memory start working :laugh::explosion

I can get you basic measurements and list of material if you want?

 

[1990JEEPXJ]

i love both bumpers steve. great fab work. hopefully i can see them in person one of these days. you have one of the nicest jeeps ive seen.

 

[scooter89]

super clean looks sweet bro.

 

[CherBear]

DO WANT

 

[Nealio240z]

what happens when the wench balls up? is that plate removable?
Looks good though =)

 

[crazy-apes]

That set-up is very nice.

Question for your on the rear lift strut. I have been looking at doing this to my tire carrier after I did not get the pin engaged to keep it from swinging all the way open and the tire put a huge dent in the side of my Jeep.

I have an old lift strut from the hatch laying around put am worried it may be too strong and fling the carrier open possible netting a junk shot from it. What strut are you using? ANy issues with it opening too fast?

Thank you,
Curtis

 

[SPXJ]

what happens when the wench balls up? is that plate removable?
Looks good though =)

The Aluminum plate is two pieces and is removeable with 1/4 turn fasteners.Aluminum plates come of in a couple minutes.

 

[SPXJ]

That set-up is very nice.

Question for your on the rear lift strut. I have been looking at doing this to my tire carrier after I did not get the pin engaged to keep it from swinging all the way open and the tire put a huge dent in the side of my Jeep.

I have an old lift strut from the hatch laying around put am worried it may be too strong and fling the carrier open possible netting a junk shot from it. What strut are you using? ANy issues with it opening too fast?

Thank you,
Curtis

It's a strut I purchased from a salvage company. It not very stiff, it acts more as a stop to limit how far it will swing open. I can get you one if you want....I think it was less than $10.00 but I would have to verify.