This no rear bumper thing is catching... - Page 2

Barrbeast · 12-04-2015, 23:35

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Ooh yes I like this thread, good move too sir!

I would get some sort of bar made up for the rear for sure

make sure it bolts directly to the chassis and keep it as high as possible

In the meantime take a wire wool brush to that under stuff followed by some tough paint (hammerite my favourite)

Nope don't want a full rear bar, just something for the corners

Wouldn't be connecting to anything else except the chassis, existing holes at the rear of the wheel arch would only be for extra support. You can actually see the chassis bolt holes I'd be using in Makeitfit's pic - the two bolt heads near the end of the chassis rail (just shows they didn't change much on the basics when they designed the Y61s!).

It's not under stuff there bud, it's actually the metallic body paint. It'll get a clean to take the mud off but I won't be doing anything else until I know what I'm doing with the corners (black hammerite will probably be used though).

AlexD333 · 13-04-2015, 06:09

Sounds good dude, the only worry is how soft they might be, can't you run a full square bar across the rear, so perhaps not a curved bumper like mine but similar to makeitfits front bumper with some shaped edges?

I'm getting far too excited about this

panelbeater · 13-04-2015, 08:37

the tow eye is ripe for filling the recess with good high amp weld to give it the strength it needs.

Barrbeast · 13-04-2015, 08:47

Whether it's a full length bar or just corners the problem is still gonna be that the chassis attachment potentially stops at those bolt holes I've identified. If I'm putting a nato hitch in the centre of the rear chassis bar I don't want it projecting out too far as it'll get in the way when I'm using the tow ball - that's why I don't want a rear bar.

If I cut the body back a bit that would give me access to the chassis further round the corner but I've got a feeling it's double skinned there so I'll need to weld a plate in to fill the gap.

Remember Pete's is just bolt on corners too

It could be a while before I do anything about it as I'll ideally need to get a welder and learn to weld first!

Barrbeast · 13-04-2015, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by panelbeater

the tow eye is ripe for filling the recess with good high amp weld to give it the strength it needs.

Did think about that bud but I've kinda lost faith in it after reading into it on the Trol forums... also nato hitch is already ordered

Barrbeast · 13-04-2015, 08:59

Looking at the pics again, I'm wondering if I can use the tie down point as another connection...

elty001 · 13-04-2015, 09:44

ive got the same problem as where to connect my new bumper to the chassis(when its made)I want to bolt it just behind the rear wheel to give the corner some support.
there are 2 m8 captive nuts that hold the bit of tin to the edge of the standard plastic but not much for strength.
other option would be to clamp around the chassis with some thick plates.

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13-04-2015, 06:09	#17
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Sounds good dude, the only worry is how soft they might be, can't you run a full square bar across the rear, so perhaps not a curved bumper like mine but similar to makeitfits front bumper with some shaped edges? I'm getting far too excited about this

13-04-2015, 08:37	#18
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,638	the tow eye is ripe for filling the recess with good high amp weld to give it the strength it needs.

13-04-2015, 08:47	#19
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Whether it's a full length bar or just corners the problem is still gonna be that the chassis attachment potentially stops at those bolt holes I've identified. If I'm putting a nato hitch in the centre of the rear chassis bar I don't want it projecting out too far as it'll get in the way when I'm using the tow ball - that's why I don't want a rear bar. If I cut the body back a bit that would give me access to the chassis further round the corner but I've got a feeling it's double skinned there so I'll need to weld a plate in to fill the gap. Remember Pete's is just bolt on corners too It could be a while before I do anything about it as I'll ideally need to get a welder and learn to weld first!

13-04-2015, 08:59	#21
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Looking at the pics again, I'm wondering if I can use the tie down point as another connection...

13-04-2015, 09:44	#22
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	ive got the same problem as where to connect my new bumper to the chassis(when its made)I want to bolt it just behind the rear wheel to give the corner some support. there are 2 m8 captive nuts that hold the bit of tin to the edge of the standard plastic but not much for strength. other option would be to clamp around the chassis with some thick plates.