Home Made Front Bumper - pic heavy
05-27-2017, 02:19 AM
#62
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Specs? 
I'll tell you what materials I used:
uprights: 1/4" plate steel
cross bars: Schedule 80 pipe
light mount plate: 10 ga
6 - 1/2" Grade 8 bolts
powder coated dark gray
Top pipe is level with cross bar in grille.
Does that give you a place to start?
I'll tell you what materials I used:
uprights: 1/4" plate steel
cross bars: Schedule 80 pipe
light mount plate: 10 ga
6 - 1/2" Grade 8 bolts
powder coated dark gray
Top pipe is level with cross bar in grille.
Does that give you a place to start?
05-27-2017, 09:39 AM
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It certainly does, thanks
05-27-2017, 10:55 PM
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08-09-2023, 09:01 PM
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I need this Frankenbumper
My Warn Zeon10 winch (removable). I never wanted to just drive around everywhere with it, and the EcoBoost's air flow to the CAC would be impacted if I did, so, it will be removable and will ride in the bed of the truck with the tool dept.
No pictures today. I removed the bumper and am scrapping it... <just kidding>
No, it is time to do some finishing touches, like install an edge stiffener along the bottom edge of the skin (for lateral strength), and install the push guard/light mount bracketing to the bumper.
I've already done a preliminary grind on "Frankenbumper", and it's starting to look pretty good. I won't be mounting it back on the truck until after it's been sprayed with truck bed liner.
No pictures today. I removed the bumper and am scrapping it... <just kidding>
No, it is time to do some finishing touches, like install an edge stiffener along the bottom edge of the skin (for lateral strength), and install the push guard/light mount bracketing to the bumper.I've already done a preliminary grind on "Frankenbumper", and it's starting to look pretty good. I won't be mounting it back on the truck until after it's been sprayed with truck bed liner.
I went to a truck accessory shop and had them install a front hitch and this is what they gave me. What the described and what they gave were two different things. I lost 6” of clearance and they removed my air dam. I came across this post searching for a bumper hitch. I don’t think they exist except for this one. I want one so I can put a winch, or a carrier for a cooler, or a small generator or a kayak/long ladder support. Would you consider making another one? Several people asked the same.
I had them take it off and put the air dam back
08-19-2023, 11:57 PM
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I went to a truck accessory shop and had them install a front hitch and this is what they gave me. What the described and what they gave were two different things. I lost 6” of clearance and they removed my air dam. I came across this post searching for a bumper hitch. I don’t think they exist except for this one. I want one so I can put a winch, or a carrier for a cooler, or a small generator or a kayak/long ladder support. Would you consider making another one? Several people asked the same.
I had them take it off and put the air dam back
I had them take it off and put the air dam back
I guess whoever ordered it first from amazon decided they didn't like it. I had studied these before and understood the downsides...which I can live with for our service. If i ever sell the truck, I'll take it off to prevent misuse and disaster upon others.
I believe draw tite and other brands have the same concept. I could easily sketch up a better design. I do like the one in this thread.
