Lenn

Somebody should make a "budget minded" bumper for those of us who want the look but don't nessicarily need the brute strength of these bumpers.

I'd buy one in a minute... then I would remember that the military don't pay that well!

AZFX4

If you can weld, buy some pipe and get it bent up. You could build a fairly simple 1 pretty easily.. it might not be 100% perfect looking but it would work.

Zagnut

Yeah maybe you should get some pipe and bend yourself up one! Sounds like a great idea!

1997F1504x4

If you have a way to bend the pipe ur good to go. Its very easy if you can weld i was in the process of making one for my 94 explorer till the trans went and i got my truck

blackbeast_FX4

ima see what this guys has to offer towards the beast getting some longer legs and being able to stretch a little more!!

FX4Offroader

Nicely stated ADDF150. True that!

VanoFord

First off, just because you are using a TIG doesnt make the Arc Welders any less of a machine. The strength of the weld is based upon materials used to create that weld, along with heat and penetration. Since you are welding 40+ pieces, ARC welder would be the more beneficial tool to use, saves you time, and time is money correct? This would allow you to push the savings onto your customers, and therefore be able to sell more, which is the point of being in business right?

Now powdercoating, alum anod, sure, I'll give you those should/would bring up the cost a bit. But thanks for the very neutral response. I'll definitely be buying my own materials and creating from my Girly ARC welder. Thanks for steering me clear!

ADDF150

Trust me guys when I say this.. I go to almost all the SCORE, Best in the Desert, SNORE, Lucas Oil(CORR) races and there is always a ton of trucks there that have hand build welded to the frame pre runner bumpers. I would honestly say 2-3 out of 10 look good or decent. When I look at them I coundn't see over 200-400 dollars in them, not to mention it looks like they butchered there truck. I always bring a truck with my product out there and get tons of compliments. You can definately see the quality and workmanship going into each bumper that is made. Not to mention they are completely bolt on. I design and build race trucks, long travel suspension, and many other off road products. I agree anybody can dig a whole in the ground and **** in it. I would hire a professional plumber to do the plumbing in my house though.

Ill give you examples of what I see

dilloncawthon

how much does your bumper for 04-08 weigh?

ADDF150

Your looking at 75-80lbs