Heavy duty rear bumper

[elty001]

Had this project on the go for about a year or so but i finally got round to painting and fitting it over the weekend.
I'm still trying to decide if i actually like it now its done and on:lol:lol

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Looks ok to me, if you decide you don't like it however I call first dibbs if it goes up for sale

 

[Blocky10]

Seen worse pal. A lot worse. I like it:thumb2

 

[Fez_uk]

I like it, Straight, clean and very functional.

Maybe it's the colour?

 

[elty001]

I like it, Straight, clean and very functional.

Maybe it's the colour?

yeah it doesn't match the rest of the bottom half yet,a repaint in satin black for rest of the bottom half is planned as its looking a bit tatty so hopefully it will not draw your eye to it.
i based the shape on the AFN ones that are on the market for stupid money.

 

[rustic]

One of the best rear steel bumpers I have seen, excellent, plenty of rear clearance.
Since the other guy doesn't frequent this site much these days, I didn't like his lol. Mind you I told him too... like many others lol.
Any link with the fact he doesn't visit very often lol ? ...:lol:lol

In the accent of Columbo... Just one thing?
have you lost a nut and bolt that attaches the tow bar to the chassis mount on the near side? or is it the angle of the shot?. :nenau

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

One of the best rear steel bumpers I have seen, excellent, plenty of rear clearance.
Since the other guy doesn't frequent this site much these days, I didn't like his lol. Mind you I told him too... like many others lol.
Any link with the fact he doesn't visit very often lol ? ...:lol:lol

I seriously think his truck may have actually succeeded in killing him

 

[elty001]

I seriously think his truck may have actually succeeded in killing him

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol
he's still around.

Just checked the tow bar bolts Rustic:thumb2All present and correct,must have been the angle of the photo.

this is the bumper i got my ideas from.

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Elty I was looking at these just the other day, they are deffo expensive From what I can see in the pic tho the afn one would not allow the spare wheel to be re-fitted cos it sticks out too far and has no dip/cut away for bottom of tyre :nenau thus making yours far superior :bow :lol

 

[elty001]

Elty I was looking at these just the other day, they are deffo expensive From what I can see in the pic tho the afn one would not allow the spare wheel to be re-fitted cos it sticks out too far and has no dip/cut away for bottom of tyre :nenau thus making yours far superior :bow :lol

:thumb2
When I first started this project I designed it to fit behind the spare wheel on the door.
I was thinking of doing a swing Away wheel carrier but that's a project for another day :lol

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

:thumb2
When I first started this project I designed it to fit behind the spare wheel on the door.
I was thinking of doing a swing Away wheel carrier but that's a project for another day :lol

Swing away is more weight too, thats an awesome setup you've got their bud :thumb2

 

[elty001]

It's getting there :thumb2
Getting it in the paint shop at work over the weekend to respray the bottom half in satin black so it all matches

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

It's getting there :thumb2
Getting it in the paint shop at work over the weekend to respray the bottom half in satin black so it all matches

Be careful black is addictive, ask Pete

 

[Blocky10]

Be careful black is addictive, ask Pete

Don't forget he's going with funky red brake lines :lol

 

[elty001]

when mine are ready for replacing i'm going for blue braided ones

 

[Fez_uk]

Also the recovery points on the AFN one look to be made from cheese, Would not hold up well. I'm not sure why they are on there, the D shackles look like they are from a lego set.

I guess the owner could of added them on himself.

 

[Banshee]

I can't make my mind up yet :nenau

You leaving it as it is now? I feel it's missing something without the lighst and plate

 

[elty001]

Also the recovery points on the AFN one look to be made from cheese, Would not hold up well. I'm not sure why they are on there, the D shackles look like they are from a lego set.

I guess the owner could of added them on himself.

they don't look the strongest.mine are 20mm thick plate which slide 250 mm into the chassis.the rear of the chassis has been braced between the ends with 6 mm thick angle iron and 5mm plate to strengthen the mounting points.The 4 main rear bumper bolts have been upgraded to M12 bolts.
Hopefully this should eliminate any twisting of the chassis if a heavy recovery is ever needed.

 

[elty001]

I can't make my mind up yet :nenau

You leaving it as it is now? I feel it's missing something without the lighst and plate

Fitting some small reversing lights and my trailer socket but other than that its staying as is.
lights are less prone to get broken up on the body out of the way.

 

[Banshee]

Fitting some small reversing lights and my trailer socket but other than that its staying as is.
lights are less prone to get broken up on the body out of the way.

Yeah that should break up that massive bare face then and should look good, why dont you put a rear winch in it :naughty

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