Hey all, I am starting a new project and wanted to get input from everyone. I have noticed while digging around here that it seems the first thing we all do is add a lift and tires then move onto bumpers etc. (assuming it is running right). Maybe I am wrong but the 1000 "check out my bumper" threads tells me Im on track.
Well, I got the itch and instead of just hammering together a new bumper I reached out to my brother. He is an engineer / welder / designer / fabricator for the last 25 years and has access to a really high tech shop. I on the other hand can wash dishes very well :spin1: . He liked the idea, designed one and asked why we were not selling them based on the fact that they are so expensive? I realized when I saw his design that this is a great idea. He cut it from sheet, relieved it for welding and designed it in such a way that the bumper becomes its own jig. Brilliant. And with any cheap welder any one could put it together.
But before I venture into this market, I wanted to ask for your opinions on this and ask what you thoughts are? I have some mock ups with stingers, winch plates etc, but I am looking for what you would want and what a reasonable price point would be. I put this in this forum, as if you are welding, then you would be fabricating.
Any input is welcome. Good or bad. Will post better pictures later but you can see them here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/macpiago/JeepBumper# Old and new and bad angle
http://picasaweb.google.com/macpiago/JeepBumper02# some pre fabrication pictures which explains what I was trying to describe.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Well, I got the itch and instead of just hammering together a new bumper I reached out to my brother. He is an engineer / welder / designer / fabricator for the last 25 years and has access to a really high tech shop. I on the other hand can wash dishes very well :spin1: . He liked the idea, designed one and asked why we were not selling them based on the fact that they are so expensive? I realized when I saw his design that this is a great idea. He cut it from sheet, relieved it for welding and designed it in such a way that the bumper becomes its own jig. Brilliant. And with any cheap welder any one could put it together.
But before I venture into this market, I wanted to ask for your opinions on this and ask what you thoughts are? I have some mock ups with stingers, winch plates etc, but I am looking for what you would want and what a reasonable price point would be. I put this in this forum, as if you are welding, then you would be fabricating.
Any input is welcome. Good or bad. Will post better pictures later but you can see them here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/macpiago/JeepBumper# Old and new and bad angle
http://picasaweb.google.com/macpiago/JeepBumper02# some pre fabrication pictures which explains what I was trying to describe.
Thanks in advance for your input.