Well, I started a new rear bumper project. I cut off the rear fenders at the same level as the tail light and bent a piece of 2" DOM tube to fit flush with the body. I am not even close to getting done but I went wheeling anyway ;) All I can say is "I'm glad I had that much bumper" because I bashed and dented every other pannel on the thing.

Looks good man. I like the flush look. By the way, what brand/model tires are you running? Looks like a TrXus M/T?

Looks great. Keep posting pics.

Also, one little suggestion. Paint the spare tire surrounding barrier/shield thingy. Sticks out like a sore thumb.

Also, one little suggestion. Paint the spare tire surrounding barrier/shield thingy. Sticks out like a sore thumb.
I agree

Thanks guys :) I am running 35" SS Truxs MT's. There is a window missing and you are commenting on the frame being painted...LOL :D ;) I guess I am waiting until I get the thing finnished before I paint anything though ;)

Heres mine for inspiration:
Rear Bumper (http://groups.msn.com/KirbyandChuck/chuckybachelorpartychinamens.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=86) Another (http://groups.msn.com/KirbyandChuck/kirbysnavajo.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=76) Last one (http://groups.msn.com/KirbyandChuck/kirbysnavajo.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=94)

yeah that is kind of on the right track of what mine will look like but, the 2" tube I have on there now is the only 2" I am going to use. I am finishing with 1.5" and making it a little lower profile than yours. I am going to cut the frame back at like a 45 deg angle and keep it all tucked in tight.

BTW: did you ever get that solid axle in there?

Looks good Clint!

Clint looks BAD! :thumbsup:

You keep making that explorer badder, and badder, keep up the good work :thumbsup:

Thanks. I see you got a jeep but not the one you were going to get originaly. Looks good ;)

Clint,
Nope. My SAS is on hold until I finsh this semester. I am really busy and I don't have the time. I expect it to be done around december 30. I did get a manual Tcase from some place in Loveland though...

Good idea to have it closer. I am going to start using 1.5" from here on out. I like the looks of it with the 2". I decided to keep mine out a bit because as tall as I am and with 34s I don't have much problems with depart angle. I wanted it to protect my hatch a little too.

Looks good...

Clint,
After you get your bumpers perfected can we build some for mine?

Hell yeah! Mike :) Glad to hear from you, I haven't heard from you in awhile. I was going to call you when we ran Billings Canyon last weekend but I guess I lost your phone #.

Yeah kirby I hear that. I don't think I'll have to watch out for my hatch anymore because well, I am parting ways with it ;) And your right with my 35's and high angle bumper departure is sweet now.

looks like you got some pretty clean bends in there, gettin it all close up to the body and all, but how did you mount that first tube to the truck?

I welded it to the frame for now but I might grind it off and use some tabs like what I did to the front bumper I built. I am pretty lazy though and well, I might never get that far....LOL