I started my winch mount bumper last weekend but I didn't get to finish. I am going to try and have it done by next week :D I have 4 more bars and a winch plate to weld on before it is done. Here is what the progress looks like:

Kinda looks lik my new one!Link (http://groups.msn.com/KirbyandChuck/kirbysnavajo.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=91)

Without the goofy Brushguard though!

Yeah it is going to look a lot like that :) I just wont have the headlight guards ;)

Looking good!

Thanks Brian :)

Looks GREAT so far!:D

Well I got it all done but I have been working too late to take a pic so I'll get one in the morning ;)

Damn tease!!!!;) :D

Well here is a pic of the bumper without the winch sitting on it. I just need to find an hour or 2 to mount the damn thing :D

Derrick C.- I haven't seen you on the sign up for the spring Moab trip ;) I thought you Idahoans were up for a spring run :)

Sweet! Do you have a shot from the side that shows how far it sticks out? I am thinking about putting a hoop on my bumper like that but still havent decided to do it yet.

Ohh. Now it has a goofy brush guard like mine!!! Good idea to put the winch on top. I am actually puting mine below the bumper between the frame rails. You will have alot better aproach angle I think. Reminds me of the Avalanche Stinger!

I am going to Moab a couple times! I don't know if I will make it with the explorer group, but my brothers and the wives and I will defiantately be going. Is the group going for EJS or what? I like to go when there is no lines and I can get a hotel;)

Yeah my buddy and I put a stinger like this one on his jeep about 5yrs ago and I have always wanted one since :D

The explorers are going in May but I am going to be a EJS too. If you head over to Moab give me hollar I live pretty close to there and am always looking for someone to go with.

Here is a few more pics.

one more.

now that's one sweet bumper...
:D

Originally posted by Dre
now that's one sweet bumper...
:D hell yeah it is, good work on the bumper HVAC!!

Thanks guys I still need to give it the final paint but other than that I really like it. I finally got the winch mounted in it last sunday on my way out the door to go wheeling :D

That looks great! Nice work. :bounce:


I really want to go to MOAB this year, just turns out not to be a good time for me.

Nice, If you decide to market them and the price is right I would be interested in one. Good work.

Hey what diamater, and kind of tubing are you using. Im thinking of making one just like that and what to know what kind of materials to use. Thanks.

BTW Looks sweet

Does that big loop have another purpose besides giving some protection to the winch?

BTW It looks great! :thumbsup:

I used 2" .125 DOM tubing for all except for the two braces on the hoop which is 1" .125 DOM tubing. The hoop is mainly for looks but is a great strapping point in a tight spot or hood deep in water and mud ;)

Here is a shot with the winch and some new scratches :)

Dude that looks way nice. When are you going to do my bumper? :)

How much did all the materials to make it run you? How many feet did you have to have of it all?

I spent about 75.00 for 20' of the 2" dom. and like 10.00 for 3' of the 1" dom.

Ill take one..... Where do I order? :)

This one is for sale around the end of May ;)

Here are some pics of mine.
http://demon4x4.com/Mudd/Pics/100_0069.JPG
http://demon4x4.com/Mudd/Pics/100_0070.JPG

Have you ever thought of aligning your front end? Something's not right on those BFGs. ;)

Have you ever thought of aligning your front end? Something's not right on those BFGs. ;)

Thought about it, but lazyness won out ;) Besides, those are just some cheapy street tires :D

Are you really going to sell it? If so I got dibs... How much you looking to get for it?

I am not sure yet ;) I am thinking of joining the dark side and returning the X to mostly stock form. I would then take all the parts from the X and put them on a jeep YJ :) Don't worry if I do it I will let you know :D

Sweeeeett

Yes a stinger like that can actually keep the truck from going end over end if you come down a very steep drop or nose down for whatever reason.
I know of a K5 Blazer where the stinger may have saved the truck from complete and total anhialation, put it back on all 4's instead of going over on the roof.

I was going to say it looks more like those tires were on with the old TTB setup :)
Every lifted TTB I see has + camber.
And then its funny when everyone goes solid axle and bolts on their old meats you can see the outer edge is toasted. :)

id also be interested in a bumper like that, if you will make a few more for sale

could protect the engine and radiator in a roll. that and an attachment point for a rope for a spotter in competition was where the idea of the stinger came from as far as i know.