show us your custom bumpers!!(i need ideas for mine i am going to make)

Not from an Explorer, but I made these. The style could be adapted pretty easily to fit an X. Doug and I have been looking at making a similar set for his Explorer, but making the rear bumper double as an air tank, and adding a swing-away tire carrier to it.

Here's the front in "kit form :)
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/3130/4156bumper1.jpg

Here's the finished product:
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/3130/4156bumper2.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/3130/4156bumper3.jpg

Here's the rear bumper:
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/3130/4156newwheel2.jpg

Here is mine that I made for my 91 Explorer:

http://home.comcast.net/~explorer4x4/bumper/Bumper-Winch1.JPG

http://brian1.boogerwelds.com/Monticello%20Canyon%20May-16-09/m_DSC06469.JPG

It is made for a winch but I use a multi mount for the time being.

Here is more info and pics: CLICK (http://66.227.24.111/forums/showthread.php?threadid=87253&highlight=front+winch+bumper)

And my rear bumper with swingout tire carrier that I made, details HERE (http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149826)-

heres mine...at most current state...

I posted this one several times already... looking for someone to duplicate:
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/496Explorer_bumper.jpg

bought it overseas... just got it. It should be on my truck by the end of this weekend.
:D

Here you go!

Pics on MSN (http://groups.msn.com/KirbyandChuck/chuckybachelorpartychinamens.msnw)

And my new Front (http://groups.msn.com/KirbyandChuck/kirbysnavajo.msnw?Page=3)

And the main (http://groups.msn.com/KirbyandChuck/shoebox.msnw)

Enjoy!

Here's mine!

Here's mine...
Simple but works.. and was my 2nd welding project.

http://mark.legendz.com/explorer/truckhaven/scloseup-front-bumper.jpg

The lower tube only goes between the frame rails. If I don't have the jack there I gain a bunch of aproach angle.

~Mark

lookin good PAexplorer and Maniak

Still in primer

Heres mine, although, it has been posted on here for a while (check a few posts down).
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/254000-254999/254092_286_full.jpg

hey chad, would you consider making me a bumper just like yours for my truck, I love it

Here is mine, It's not bulky at all since I've got a 3" body lift, the frame rails are at the very bottom of the bumper. The winch is on a slider and actually sits in the same cradle as Brian1's with the handles cut off. I am currently building a removeable light bar that will use the same power from the winch and will hold 3 lights on a slide-out when the winch is not in place. It's 3/16" steel reinforced with 2" square tubing in the center section.

base of mine

what gauge/thickness are most of you using for your bumpers, I'm getting ready to build mine and I was thinking 10 gauge for the front skin, 3/16" for the top and bottom plates, and 1/4" for the winch mount area/frame mounts

i wouldnt mind getting some feed-back/opinions on what to use and why

I used all 3/16" HR steel for my rear brackets. I haven't had a problem at all with it, and I've had my dirtbike on the back for 500-1000miles so far, and gotten pulled out a few times by it :o

schedule 40 pipe :chug:

Come on people-- lets see some more
:)

rear

My front:

http://img183.exs.cx/img183/598/bumper0166mp.jpg

Here's mine!

do they make a bumper like this for the 91-94 X...

Here is mine, totally custom... :rolleyes:

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/1600flexthaven.jpg

do they make a bumper like this for the 91-94 X...

Its possible to make something sorta like that, but you cant really use a skid plate on a 91-94 due to the TTB + steering :( (least I'm pretty sure it wouldnt work)

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=13990&stc=1 here's my truck over a year ago...skidplate and all ;)

ok... I may be wrong :p but without a suspension lift I dont know if it will clear....

ok... I may be wrong :p but without a suspension lift I dont know if it will clear....


I think I have plenty of lift to clear it if thats what your asking. Where is that bumper from?

Here are some pictures of my X if you haven't seen it
Pictures (http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/738390/1)

bumper is just another custom tube bumper. Lift has no effect on anything clearing. As you can see there is just a little crossbar at the bottom of the skidplate with tabs(can't see these) that the plate just bolts to. It is in front of the drag link and out of the way of all moving parts. Skidplate basically just protects the radiator and bottom of engine from flying rocks and stuff. You can get more protection on later model X's(I assume) by having the skidplate go all the way to the lower a-arm crossmember thingy(don't know what its called cuz I don't know jack about 95+ X's)

Here are mine...

I still have some work to do on the front bumer, I'm going to lay the frame rails back at an angle to gain a better ramp up front, but the rest is done except for making a grill screen. (The front of the truck was wrecked when I purchased it, so I just cut away all that wasn't needed.)

The rear bumper fits tight to the frame horns, and it is cut away behind to lighten it (It looks like a solid tube). It is strong enough to tow a 2 axle trailer with another Explorer on board. Guess I trust my welding... :D

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/15014Front_end_Exploder_3.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/15014Explorer_Flex_2.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/15014Exploder_Bumper_1.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/15014Exploder_Rear_bumper_2.jpg

Front TrailReady Ranger bumper 1/8" plate, 1/4" subframe with additional 3"s of surface area to accomodate the 3" BL. About 300lbs with the winch. This was of course before the addiction totally took control...

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/resized-bumper/MountedBumper-012.jpg

Rear is homemade (addiction now taking over), 1/8" plate, 4x4x1/8" box tube for air reservoir (that I don't use).

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/rearbumper/rearbumperpart7003.jpg

Tire carrier was removed because I'm going to pull the bumper to rework it a little when it gets warm. ;)

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/rearbumper/rearbumperpart7001.jpg

As it is now (the addiction won, I'm forever lost).

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/frontteardown/pict0138.jpg

Front:
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/3817Bumper_3_a.jpg

Rear:
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/3817DSCF0136-med.JPG

That should piss off a few Cherokee guys Brian :D serves them right for using our 8.8's...that bumper never looked so good :thumbsup:

That should piss off a few Cherokee guys Brian :D serves them right for using our 8.8's...that bumper never looked so good :thumbsup:

I don't think it would look good on a Cherokee, cause they don't look good. ;)

My new front bumper....Not on the truck yet :rolleyes: Also there will be some more mods to it.

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/122872.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/12287On_2.jpg

I don't think it would look good on a Cherokee, cause they don't look good. ;)


Is that front bumper off a cherokee? If so what year and what kind is it? Obviously you fabbed up some mounting tabs....but width wise they work?

Is that front bumper off a cherokee? If so what year and what kind is it? Obviously you fabbed up some mounting tabs....but width wise they work?


His bumpers are fully custom ;)

Bkennedys front is infact off a cherokee. Not sure what year or company that made it. It looks good. The mounts to frame had to be modified and the bar holding the lights was added as well. It is a nice looking setup forsure.

Bkennedys front is infact off a cherokee. Not sure what year or company that made it. It looks good. The mounts to frame had to be modified and the bar holding the lights was added as well. It is a nice looking setup forsure.

It is? Well I feel stupid now! :banghead:

Is anyone making custom bumpers for the Ex any more? I want to get one for mine but no one has them for the 2nd gen.

Tim

Is anyone making custom bumpers for the Ex any more? I want to get one for mine but no one has them for the 2nd gen.

Tim

soon I hope in the next month or so I'll be making them.... keep a eye open for a thread on here about them soon I hope

if anyone knows where to find custom bumpers for the 2nd gen. please post BC if i cant find one soon ill prob have to just fab one myself

2 inch 0.188wall

Well, Yahoo photos won't come through... But you can follow the link!
Bumper Pics (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/bigmellon/album?.dir=862c&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos)

I have a friend up in WIS who is going to be making me a custom front bumper with in the next few months.
I'm not good a describing too well, so I'll use other bumpers as refs. The basic design is going to be much like yosh18981898's, but with tubes for braces instead of flat plate and it will also have a 2" receiver in the middle. It will have a pre-runner hoop similar to Josh S's bumper with 4 light tabs and finally it will have the lower tube in a little further than the top one kind of like svande8952's rear bumper.
I already have a front skid-plate, so I won't be having one put on the bumper, but that was ones of the designs. It is going to cost around $300 - $400 depending on material costs and actual labor. Being it is the first he has made for a Explorer he couldn't give me an exact price.
Thats the best I can describe it, I'm just waiting to save up cash and then the Explorer will be going to his shop to have it installed. :thumbsup:
I mentioned people may be interested in one for themself and he said bring it on, once he has done mine he will have all the measurments and any others would be a pice of cake.

Here's my rear bumper:

http://www.jefethegreat.com/host_pics/SAS/11-23_8.jpg

And my front bumper: (not quite done yet)

http://www.jefethegreat.com/host_pics/front_bumper/SANY0009.jpg

Is that front bumper off a cherokee? If so what year and what kind is it? Obviously you fabbed up some mounting tabs....but width wise they work?

That front bumper is for a Cherokee XJ from Protofab. Made a few modifications, like cutting off the front 6" off the frame. Also had to put a plate across the end of the frame, then add tabs to that, since the Cherokee mounts are a few inches wider. Ended up cutting off the original bumper mounting tabs to get the bumper in a few more inches. Added shackle mounts and the light bar also.

Rear bumper is custom made from a 7X7", 1/4" thick beam.

http://demon4x4.com/Mudd/Pics/100_0069.JPG
http://demon4x4.com/Mudd/Pics/100_0070.JPG

Mudho-very sweet front bumper man. This is pretty damn close to what I am contemplating to do to my rig. My shit is too weak right now to take a hard hit or do much more than being for looks and a hi-lift point, but that is nice and beefy. I think I would make it dual-tube, and bending up on the ends to meet the other tube, similar to my rear bumper, just to make things a bit beefier on the rock-bashing stuff, and for sliding off the rocks.(but it looks really nice!! just need to toss a winch in there!! :thumbsup: )

It's an old pic. There is a Warn xd9000 in there now. I decided to go with one bar instead of two to save ground clearance. I even removed the piece of sheetmetal that normally runs underneath the grill and headlights so I could gain another inch or so of ground clearance. It's plenty strong enough to take abuse with one tube if you use some nice thick-walled tubing.

not pretty, but strong as hell:
http://groups.msn.com/ExtremeExplorer/transmissionamptransfercase.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=260

MuddWhore- Me likey a lot!!

rino351- LOL, but whatever works right?

well, I have to sand it and paint it, also, I'm going to add some sides to it. It's not done, just on there.

I hope you didn't think that I was laughing at the bumper, I was laughing at your "not pretty but strong as hell" comment. :)

i figured, but it's so true :D

My first welding project: Rear bumper (not completely finished.)
http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/194123/fullsize/406683_212_full.jpg
I plan on adding some aluminum diamond plate to the top, chopping off the side skirts that hold the mud flaps and extending the sides on the bumper. Also I will be adding some D-rings and possibly a tow package.

Well Im guessing a Cherokee front bumper fits ok with slight mods???? any feedback on that?

Well Im guessing a Cherokee front bumper fits ok with slight mods???? any feedback on that?

Mine is off a cherokee, and the mods were not small. Had to trim about 6 inches off the frame and make new mounts.

I got my front bumper for the X done a while back, just never posted pics I guess... I also got a rear bumper/tire carrier made for the Bronco II... More front and rear bumper pics HERE (http://community.webshots.com/album/483941909figdtQ)

I guss I should Update my pics :rolleyes:
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/12287jack.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/12287updated_rear.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/12287open.jpg

Heres mine: I think im going to paint the diamond plate black to match the bumper. Let me know what you think.
http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/1913/picture0260pp.jpg

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/4715/picture0335aa.jpg

Heres mine:

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2118000-2118999/2118336_6.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2118000-2118999/2118336_7.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2118000-2118999/2118336_10.jpg

heres mine, sorry for the crappy pics
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/749000-749999/749310_69_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/749000-749999/749310_70_full.jpg

nice, very nice. Your truck gets better and better every day....makes me wish i lived in the desert :(

Heres mine.. (even though my thread is right below this one)..

nice, very nice. Your truck gets better and better every day....makes me wish i lived in the desert :(
thanks Lee, there arent any deserts in NC???? j/k probably the closest thing to sand dunes for you would be the obx, i would always have a blast racing around with my friend in his f150 on the beach out there a couple years ago. other than that looks like your desertless :(

yea...i dont think i can get enough speed to jump off the hills in the woods..well i might could, but all the tress might make things a bit hard.

just build a bigger and burlier bumper and youll have no problem plowing through those trees airborne :thumbsup: :D

hey cdsl227, where did u get your bumper? i know u said its a trail ready but i have been searchin around the net for a similar front bumper like yours, i know ARB doesnt make one of my explorer but urs is the exact look and style of bumper i am goin for, i figured i was gonna get my guy who works on my truck with me to custom make me one but if theres one already out there that looks like yours and will fit my explorer just as good ill go with that, any input would be most appreciated, thanks


-Steve

that trail ready bumper is no longer in production

My first try at a rear bumper with tire carrier

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/2287P1010187-1.jpg

That is one good looking bumper. Can't tell from pic, but wonder how far does that tire stick out. Reason for asking, I'm wondering if there should be a diagonal pipe from bottom of vertical pipe to plate for further strength. There could be a lot of stress on the bend of the vertical pipe thats under the inverted V. Josh, I think you were holding back about your fab skills. When are you going to make some for others?

Josh, I think you were holding back about your fab skills. When are you going to make some for others?

Just tell me what ya want, lol.

I never said i was a good fabber, i just really enjoy doing it.

I'm not 100% sure where the tire will actually be once it's mounted on there. Mine looks just like that, just the one bar going to the tire and it is just fine, and this is heavier steel, so i think that will be okay. But i do see your concern.

Thanks for the compliments!

Did u build this bumper?

would u build me one like yours?

hey cdsl227, where did u get your bumper? i know u said its a trail ready but i have been searchin around the net for a similar front bumper like yours, i know ARB doesnt make one of my explorer but urs is the exact look and style of bumper i am goin for, i figured i was gonna get my guy who works on my truck with me to custom make me one but if theres one already out there that looks like yours and will fit my explorer just as good ill go with that, any input would be most appreciated, thanks -Steve

Sorry, I just saw the post...

I think I got the last one. :)

They were originally made for the Ranger and you may convince them to make one for you...they told me no at first, to fit the X on the stock mounts you have to redrill the holes and I told them I had a 3" body lift, but it was still off a little. When I did the solid axle conversion- I welded plates and extensions onto the frame to put it where I wanted it.

And not for nuttin, but it is one hell of a solid bumper and it weighs a ton...I doubt stock torsion bars would hold it up with a winch on it. I get an extra lift just taking it off. :)

A little expensive, but well worth it.

Road Armor - http://roadarmor.com/

I think they also make one for the X / Ranger.

Did u build this bumper?

Who were you talking to?

Might as well add a pic or two of mine. The winch fits completly behind the grill. A bit of cutting and it fit. I still need to mount the solinoid pack andadd the shackle mounts that came in the mail.

going to brace that stinger at all?

Here is my bumper it has been on here for over a year and some more. it was hand built by me and a buddy
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/stuck-6.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/flex4.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/30743front-new-bump.jpg

Since this was brought back up and I have finished my rear bumper, here is a picture of it.

Info here- http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=149826

pro comp ranger universal custom skidlpate

Eh..guess I should add my front bumper. Designed and fabbed it myself...all 1/4" plate..

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3489/P6290008.JPG

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3489/94X.jpg

going to brace that stinger at all?

No. It looks taller then it really is. Im not sure if I am really happy with it. I can just cut the tubing off and redo it later if I decide I don't like it. I have only done 11 bends with a tube bender and 6 of them are on the bumper so There were a few things things that turned out different then how I had planned it in my head.

is it there to actually act as a stinger? or just as a grill/radiator hoop?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v81/honda2nr4life/IMG_2213.jpg

This bolts to frame of B11

is it there to actually act as a stinger? or just as a grill/radiator hoop?

Just there cause I needed something when I added the winch. The winch is cradled on some 1/4" plate. Cut off the tube and redo it if I dont like it. It was mostly so I could practice with the tube bender. Still have 80 feet in the garage if I decide I dont like it and have time to redo it.

mine:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/749000-749999/749310_94_full.jpg

white96x.. i really like your bumper, do you know anyone that could make me one like it?

ya of course, just no one in IL...sorry

white96x.. i really like your bumper, do you know anyone that could make me one like it?

Go over to RRORC.com and PM 93XLT, he has a shop up in Round Lake Beach. He can make you one of those.:thumbsup:

Here is one a friend made me.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/whitetrash96/IMG_1618.jpg

Here is the thread. Someday I might add some headlight protection.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159941

I posted this one several times already... looking for someone to duplicate:
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/496Explorer_bumper.jpg

bought it overseas... just got it. It should be on my truck by the end of this weekend.
:D

I have been looking for this same style......does anyone here in the states make this or something close to it that you can buy outright?????? Very awsome!

too bad I sold the truck...
:(

you could probably make an ARB bumper from another vehicle work on the Explorer - someone has to try first.

Yeah, that's the ARB bull bar. Pricey, and not all that strong. I've seen a friend bend the one on his XJ. We made a replacement from plate that is much stronger.

No listing for an Explorer. If it were me, and I wanted one, I'd purchase one that fits a similar width vehicle, like the XJ (do some measuring) then I'd just have someone custom fab the mounts for it. No big deal. If you live anywhere close to Louisville, I'd be happy to quote you the work to make it fit. Otherwise, there are good fab shops and individuals like me all over the place.

that was not an ARB... that was custom built and pretty strong... I brought that bumper over from europe - the picture is of a truck that the owner had the bumper custom built for - never could force the guy to build a second one.

:(

I can fab up a bumper myself...I was jut wondering if anyone made something like this that can be purchased to bolt right on. I hope you dont mind if I use this picture as a build plan for my own.

I can fab up a bumper myself...I was jut wondering if anyone made something like this that can be purchased to bolt right on. I hope you dont mind if I use this picture as a build plan for my own.

I do have more pictures... page 23 of my gallery... close-up pictures.

Front:
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/3817Bumper_3_a.jpg

Rear:
http://www.explorerforum.com/data/2/3817DSCF0136-med.JPG

I have actually drawn pictures of the bumpers I want on my Explorer and they look pretty darn close to those. Are they really Cherokee bumpers and if so can you send me the serial numbers and cost? Did you have to do much modding to get them to work?

Here's something I found in Germany... this Explorer had a V10 installed and front and rear bumpers... that's all I know about it for now... it was modified in Switzerland... front bumper is an ARB modified to fit (most likely off a Ranger) - rear bumper had been fabbed. Sorry for such small pictures, will post bigger ones once I get them...

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/v10_198.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/v10a_209.jpg

I have actually drawn pictures of the bumpers I want on my Explorer and they look pretty darn close to those. Are they really Cherokee bumpers and if so can you send me the serial numbers and cost? Did you have to do much modding to get them to work?

Front bumper was from http://www.protofab4x4.com/products.php?ID=05
and is for a XJ. Had to cut the front six inches off the frame, weld a plate across the space and then weld bumper tabs to that. Then ended up cutting the tabs off the bumper and moving it in about four inches because it stuck out too far. Light bar and shackle mounts were added also. No serial numbers.

Rear bumper was made by me out of 7x7" square beam 1/4" thick with the back cut off with a plasma cutter to match the original bumper.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132947&highlight=froader%27s

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x75/HB_Tiki/Winch%20Mount/IMG_3013.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3420/medium/RearBumper4.jpg

Dre, that lowered explorer in your last post looks sweet. Not sure why he needs those beefy bumpers on a lowered ex with low-pros, but it still looks good.

and this thing is for sale... let me get more info from Polish Explorer Forum... I should be able to find out which ARB bumper they used...

Here's something I found in Germany... this Explorer had a V10 installed and front and rear bumpers... that's all I know about it for now... it was modified in Switzerland... front bumper is an ARB modified to fit (most likely off a Ranger) - rear bumper had been fabbed. Sorry for such small pictures, will post bigger ones once I get them...

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/v10_198.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/v10a_209.jpg


Hmmm you gotta a web site addy for this X?

Foud it! Here's the link: V10 Explorer for sale in Germany (http://www.mobile.de/SIDjMXTxJTlWlXCswf.fIns0g-t-vaNexlCsAsCsK%F3P%F3R~BmSB11Iindex_cgiJ1198392309A1Iindex_cgiD1100CCar%5B-t-vctpLtt~BmPA1C181B20C233%81%40-t-vMiMkQuSeUnVb_X_Y_x_y~BSRA6B14D9000BGNCPKWA0HinPublicA2A0A0A0/cgi-bin/da.pl?bereich=pkw&sr_qual=GN&top=192&id=11111111293488698&)

Anyone speak German who wants to translate for us?

Find the babbling fish for translation :D

here a little more from translating it using babble fish
56,000 km, 229 KW (311 HP), gasoline, mechanism, Year 08/99. Air conditioning system, grey, 4 doors

Fuel consumption approx.: 13.7 l/100km CO2-Emissions approx.: 350 g/km

Characteristics: ABS, all-wheel drive, leather equipment, light alloy wheels, seat heating, el. Window lifter Description: V10 engine from Ford Expedition, Differential with air switchable, 20 inch aluminum rims, repaired accident damage. Dealer: Lindgaard automobiles Schlehenweg 3 D-30855 Langenhagen Tel.: +49 - (0)163/5543445 fax: +49 - (0)511/5420894 email to the offerer

you can change language on the website... :rolleyes:

price is pretty nice but: why lockers and bumpers if you dropped it and put 20's on?

you can change language on the website...

I didn't see that, wasn't there long enough to find that feature, but thanks cyber for your translation. And what expedition ever had a v10?

And what expedition ever had a v10?

Interesting question since i don't see anything in Ford Germany line-up that could use a v-10 let alone even an Expedition in there line-up

musy have imported the engine from somewhere:scratch::dunno:

My guess is he probably either meant an Excursion or the Excursion or Van over there is called an Expedition.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/redranger4.0/08-14-07/P8140135.jpg

My rear bumper on my ranger

Here's mine:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2539000-2539999/2539158_23_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2539000-2539999/2539158_30_full.jpg

What the heck here's the one I made for my BII.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/CBII/parts/nbump1.jpg

Just about finished...needs a little tweakin' :p:

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/2451/pict8416np1.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6686/pict8415dj7.jpg

Rear bumper will be next followed by sliders :)

Mike

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v15/FireZapper/Rausch%20creek/31208/0312081213-00-1.jpg

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj195/trevojreal/bumper2.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj195/trevojreal/Bumper1.jpg

I dont know why it looks like the bumper is sticking out so far in that pic, its only 4 or 5 inches out and a quarter inch wider than the truck on both sides.

Front:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh114/pintailfab/P1010014_2.jpg

Rear....70% done;)

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh114/pintailfab/P1010019_1.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/rear_bump2_0.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=827&d=1214239044

Custom tube rear with swing-out tire carrier, built by Mudbug94.

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3683/rb3.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3683/rb2.jpg

-Andy

Front TrailReady Ranger bumper 1/8" plate, 1/4" subframe with additional 3"s of surface area to accomodate the 3" BL. About 300lbs with the winch. This was of course before the addiction totally took control...

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/resized-bumper/MountedBumper-012.jpg

Rear is homemade (addiction now taking over), 1/8" plate, 4x4x1/8" box tube for air reservoir (that I don't use).

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/rearbumper/rearbumperpart7003.jpg

Tire carrier was removed because I'm going to pull the bumper to rework it a little when it gets warm. ;)

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/rearbumper/rearbumperpart7001.jpg

As it is now (the addiction won, I'm forever lost).

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/frontteardown/pict0138.jpg




where did you buy your front bumper!!! i dont like it......i love it!!

My new front bumper....Not on the truck yet :rolleyes: Also there will be some more mods to it.

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/122872.jpg

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/500/12287On_2.jpg



stic-o did you make this or did you buy this?

Well figured i might as well throw my pics of mine up there, Doesn't have the skid installed yet.....
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/ChampionInk/Explorer%20Project%20Pics/Picture016-1.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/ChampionInk/Explorer%20Project%20Pics/Picture017-1.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/ChampionInk/Explorer%20Project%20Pics/Picture018.jpg

Nothing too spectacular here - - bought the Duff Pre-Runner bumper in '97, covered it in LineX; major modification was adding the winch in '02 by cutting the main bumper tube and inserting a Ramsey REP 8000 between the frame rails. Added mesh screening behind the grill to clean up the whole front end.

This is what i started with
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=34&pictureid=245
Building up the guard
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=34&pictureid=246
Sprayed on the paint
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=34&pictureid=249
Finished product.... took me three days to get to this point
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=34&pictureid=250

This is actually the first project I ever made using the arc welder. I am really happy with it. The steel I used was definitely thick enough if not too thick, but i built it to be used! Just dont pull out in front of me.... my abs doesn't work!:eek:

Thats some serious beef!!

http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/5964/hpim0475xs9.jpg
http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1448/hpim0478es2.jpg

Here is my new front bumper, also sporting the new B/F A/T K/O's...

The winch is in the back, the bumper isn't complete as of yet.

Looks pretty good. So your not gonna mount the winch up front?

I like the looks of yours wood happen to have any more pictures??

looks like what id like to fab up for my sploder this winter

kind of has the road armor look to it

I am going to mount the winch on the front bumper, but the bumper has to be further reinforced with 1/4 plate. I ran out of time so it'll have to wait for now.

I bought a big piece of 3/16 steel, 8 feet long, at a metal working shop that builds and repairs fishing boats. They have a huge press-brake. I had them bend it 90 degrees for the top and front, then the angle on the bottom (I'd have to measure it). I had a fellow here do the rest. He left the center straight, then cut "pie cuts" out of it wherever he wanted to put an angle. He did the same on the ends where it comes back towards the tires. The brackets are 1/4 plate and there is a bracket on both sides of each frame snout. 2 coats of Tremclad flat black from a can and there you have it.

Like I said, we ran out of time because we are in the process of moving, the Ex has been handed over to a shipping company now so additional pics and measurements will have to wait for a while. I will have to complete it at a later date but I am very pleased with what I have at this stage.

I only have one other picture on the lap-top here it is along with Whitetrash's bumper (stolen earlier in this thread) that I copied. I couldn't find anything that I liked more than his.

I think I will most likely try to mount the winch so that it is similar to his, sunken into the grill.

Thanks for the positive comments guys.




Thanks Whitetrash!

here's the one i built for my old ranger.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3103000-3103999/3103898_40_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/3103000-3103999/3103898_38_full.jpg

here's the one that i had on the 77

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/2401000-2401999/2401744_5_full.jpg


-jas

Here's mine
http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4434/brostangii037fd6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's what it looked like the first time I made it. But it was made originally for a Bronco II, then I got the Explorer. So I made it fit the Ex.
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/641/brostangii018fm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here's the rear. I still don't have it mounted yet.
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/5372/brostangii021hp0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I would box those tow points as they look a little thin in the front for pulling an Explorer. My tow points in the front are 1" wide by 2" high solid steel. Then I put 5/8" plate gussets on top and bottom to tie them into the bumper better. I would hate to have a strap or winch wire come loose and fly through someone's windshield.

It's a piece of I-beam. I know it's not 1/2" thick steel, but I think it should hold. There's quite a bit of surface area after the hole I drilled. Thanks for the thought though.

I would box those tow points as they look a little thin in the front for pulling an Explorer. My tow points in the front are 1" wide by 2" high solid steel. Then I put 5/8" plate gussets on top and bottom to tie them into the bumper better. I would hate to have a strap or winch wire come loose and fly through someone's windshield.

Ya, tow points aren't something to under build. These will be welded to my bumper in the next few days. I still need to drill the hole out to 7/8" as it is 3/4 right now. It is laser cut 3/4" thick plate.

Ya, tow points aren't something to under build. These will be welded to my bumper in the next few days. I still need to drill the hole out to 7/8" as it is 3/4 right now. It is laser cut 3/4" thick plate.
That's what I'm talking about. Beefy is better. Are you going to cut out the bumper so you can weld them inside and out? That is what I did with mine.

408GT; An I beam is a structual piece used to carry heavy loads throughout its length. They do not bend or flex very much up, down, or side to side so they make good building supports, but are not designed for what you are using it for. I imagine there is a good amount of mud where you plan on wheelin. The suction alone from a good mud puddle can triple the weight of your truck and that I-beam does not even look to be more than 1/4" thick. I bet the first good straight pull on that I-beam will rip it out at the thin spot. At least box it in with some thicker stock to the front and sides so it spreads the pressure out. It would not be too much more work, and would make it real strong. I am just going on about this because I worry about people getting hurt or killed when stuff comes apart.
Nice clean welds by the way.:thumbsup:

On my front bumper tow points, I was not even comfortable with them welded on the outside so I welded them through the bumper on all sides, and to the bumper mounts, then recently added gussets to where they stick out to tie them in with the plate part of the bumper better. I also use them as tow points when I flat tow my rig behind the RV. The gussets are 3/8" thick. I shaped them so there would not be any hard impact if I hit them while climbing up a ledge or large rock.

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCF0759_Medium_.JPG
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCF0761_Medium_.JPG
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/DSCF0763_Medium_.JPG

I saw how yall built your custom bumpers. I was wondering if anyone could build one, like the one on post #131(the numer in the right corner) or the on at the top of page 5, but for a 1999 ford ranger. If so please email me and we will work out a payment

408GT; An I beam is a structual piece used to carry heavy loads throughout its length. They do not bend or flex very much up, down, or side to side so they make good building supports, but are not designed for what you are using it for. I imagine there is a good amount of mud where you plan on wheelin. The suction alone from a good mud puddle can triple the weight of your truck and that I-beam does not even look to be more than 1/4" thick. I bet the first good straight pull on that I-beam will rip it out at the thin spot. At least box it in with some thicker stock to the front and sides so it spreads the pressure out. It would not be too much more work, and would make it real strong. I am just going on about this because I worry about people getting hurt or killed when stuff comes apart.
Nice clean welds by the way.:thumbsup:


Yeah I understand what you're saying. Thanks for the advise, and I'll try to redesign it for a tension force. :salute:

Here's the channel iron bumpers on my '92. They are both built from 9" channel with plates on the back to bolt to the factory location. Both have a receiver tube built in and gussetted from the back. The front has robot cut holes for the fog lights, and the rear has a triangle frame tire carrier. I don't have a great picture of the rear. I'll try to get another one up when the truck is all back together.

I saw how yall built your custom bumpers. I was wondering if anyone could build one, like the one on post #131(the numer in the right corner) or the on at the top of page 5, but for a 1999 ford ranger. If so please email me and we will work out a payment

If you like that style, kennesaw makes them. http://www.kenmtnac.com/WiRanger.html
Here's my bumper I bought from them.

Thanks for that link! I've been trying to find a winch bumper for my 00 ranger and I can't weld to save my life.

Were they willing to ship that or did you drive to GA to pick it up?

And small world. I'm in the Cordova area.

Thanks for that link! I've been trying to find a winch bumper for my 00 ranger and I can't weld to save my life.

Were they willing to ship that or did you drive to GA to pick it up?

And small world. I'm in the Cordova area.

Your welcome! Yea they shipped it no problems. Its ALOT cheaper to ship to a business address rather than a home address so I had them ship it to cooper transportation(which they recommended) and I picked it up at their warehouse.

We should definately meet up sometime, do you ever go to the bottoms?

Yea we should.

No, don't really make it out to the bottoms. I'm runnin bald 265/75/16 ATs now so their not much good for mud. Mostly just trail riding with the Midsouth Jeeps club and some light wheelin on my own. It's my daily driver so it's tough to get too hardcore with it.

Hmmm midsouth jeeps club where do yall normally wheel at. Yea I know what you mean this is my daily driver for now until I can afford another vehicle. Ive been trying to take it easy so I can stop breaking stuff. Last time out I busted a hole in my front diff(stupid rough country drop plate and no bumpstop), busted a hole in my m1350 t-case, I guess the chain wound up and hit the case, now replaced with a m1354, broke the drivers side hub, and almost flipped over backwards. Since then I havent been back lol.

i think i read your thread about gettin a different bumper did you ever get it and if so what did you do with this one

Who me?

Hmmm midsouth jeeps club where do yall normally wheel at.

Different places, but mostly out of town. They are big on Superlift but I haven't been up there with them yet. We wheeled Pickwick this past Sunday.

I thought this thread was about custom bumpers? The last several threads have nothing to do with bumpers. Try using the PM feature. FOCUS PEOPLE!:p::rolleyes::confused:

Here's mine, still planning on a custom rear bumper with swing-away.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/mikewild/keyhole%20falls/IMG_2718.jpg

Looks awesome! I really like the look of the grill guard, its similiar to the ARB style
Also do you have any side pics? Or at least from the front corner.

Rear:
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/2/PIC-0047.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/PIC-0031.jpg
Front: (sorry for the crappy cell phone night pic)
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/IMG_1697.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/2/cropped.JPG

Here are a couple of mine that I built for some of my vehicles.


http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo51/1969BarnOwl/DSCN4293.jpg
This is a four sided bumper meaning it is not just the top and front, the bottom and back make a complete tube, it was vary stout.



http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo51/1969BarnOwl/DSCN4292.jpg
More detail of the same bumper.


http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo51/1969BarnOwl/DSCN4291.jpg
The finished product.


http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo51/1969BarnOwl/DSCN4295-1.jpg
One that I built for our work truck

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo51/1969BarnOwl/DSCN4292.jpg


wow very nice, how did you curve that steel so nicely?

Believe it or not that bumper was built using a sawsall an arc welder (not mig) and a acteyline torch. The lines on the curve is where I would apply heat when it was red I would bend some more. If it flexed back too much I would tack it in place. Back then I didn't have alot of money but I did have more time. I had a hard time trying to find a company to chrome it. It weighed over 100 pounds when done.

Looks awesome! I really like the look of the grill guard, its similiar to the ARB style
Also do you have any side pics? Or at least from the front corner.

Funny that you mention ARB, as I scored the grill guard for free as it was cut off of an ARB bumper that the guy didn't like the look of. I figured I'd weld it to my bumper as it would complete the look of it. Here's some more pics for you.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/mikewild/explorer/IMG_2799.jpg

Under the front plate is a 2" receiver
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/mikewild/explorer/IMG_2809.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/mikewild/explorer/IMG_2807.jpg

The passenger side of the grill guard is bent inwards a tad thanks to a tight squeeze between some boulders! :D

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/mikewild/explorer/IMG_2787.jpg

Just 2x2 square tube with stock bumper mounts with plate reinforcements. Mesh welded in behind 3/4" uprights. Obviously NOT setup for winch mount, just maximum clearance.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p257/WickedWindsor/Bumper/3191.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p257/WickedWindsor/Bumper/3193.jpg

here's the one i built, more pics to be found Here...

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=229096

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2416/2961/31038980064_large.jpg?185816-325

*more pics*

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1518/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1133178_5831.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1518/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1133184_7527.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1518/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1133185_7815.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1866/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1170433_5754.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1866/110/2/518068943/n518068943_1170436_6808.jpg

-Jas

hey i really want a front winch bumber so if any 1 can help me out with were to buy one or if any ones that are off of other trucks will fit please let me know at richienolan115@msn.com

if u dnt mind me asking, i have a project im workin on, i have a 92 explorer sport crushed. were did u get ur cowl hood i cnt find one anywere for this damb thing

if u dnt mind me asking, i have a project im workin on, i have a 92 explorer sport crushed. were did u get ur cowl hood i cnt find one anywere for this damb thing
You might want to use the quote button so whoever you're trying to ask will know.

PM's work great too!

This is a rough design of a pair of bumpers I am thinking about building for my Ex. The front bumper though im thinking about changing to be lighter.
These are rough (very rough) sketch of what im wanting to do but it gives ya an idea.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e282/AK_05_ZX5/Bumpersdetailresize.jpg

This is a rough design of a pair of bumpers I am thinking about building for my Ex. The front bumper though im thinking about changing to be lighter.
These are rough (very rough) sketch of what im wanting to do but it gives ya an idea.



Those designs look good. They'd work fine.

One way that I used to lighten mine was to build them, then clip off the back part of the tube. That cuts 25% of the weight off of each main tube -- not a small amount -- while preserving the look and strength.

Also, you can use 3/16" tube instead of 1/4 wall. That seems to help also. I built mine out of 1/4, but that's what I had, and I was going for strength enough to bash off trees and stuff.

Another way is to shorten the bottom 3" square tubing like so:

.

Those designs look good. They'd work fine.

One way that I used to lighten mine was to build them, then clip off the back part of the tube. That cuts 25% of the weight off of each main tube -- not a small amount -- while preserving the look and strength.

Also, you can use 3/16" tube instead of 1/4 wall. That seems to help also. I built mine out of 1/4, but that's what I had, and I was going for strength enough to bash off trees and stuff.

Thanks for the Ideas :D after looking at bumpers and seeing first hand what happens when an exhaust pipe sticks strait back out and been squashed by taking a steep hill or coming off a dropp off and squashed I decided I want them to go out the back still so I thought I would just make them go through the bumper to solve that issue. and the front I want to keep down on the weight cause its so big so thanks for the imput :D

Froader, also I like the idea of shortening the lower bar. I didnt really think about that.

Can you buy them already made for a 2nd generation Explorer? Becaues I really want one on the front but dont have the stuff to build one...

what size tubing are you guys using for a pre-runner style front bumper?

Guess I've never posted mine up.

Front.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIV%20Bronco/posershots/P1000077.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIV%20Bronco/posershots/TurboBIV001.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIV%20Bronco/posershots/TurboBIV002.jpg

Rear.
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIV%20Bronco/posershots/TurboBIV003.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p198/Villanmotorsports/BIV%20Bronco/posershots/TurboBIV005.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/2009_0514newbumper0001.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo196/loaderopp/2009_0514newbumper0003.jpg

Just got the rear bumper at last, have had the steel for about 6 months just have not had any time, a couple of back up lights and hang the jack and it will be complete

Rear I'm building for a ranger. Still need to add a little bit more:)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P61600012.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P6140009.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P6140010.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P6140014.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P6140011.jpg

love all the custom work shown here has given me great ideas. i start work on mine soon. but question is where does everyone get their rear bumper hinges for the swing gates? ie spare tire gas tank swing gates.

Most use weld on trailer spindles

Hey i wanted to know where you buy that bumper.

Hey i wanted to know where you buy that bumper.These are all DYI - not off the shelf items.


Moar bumper, moar!!
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3500/paragon_17.jpg

These are all DYI - not off the shelf items.


Moar bumper, moar!!
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3500/paragon_17.jpg

Show off! ;)

Ahh funny thing im freshing up my bumper at the moment. Stopping for dinner and then back to work

These are all DYI - not off the shelf items.

Hence, the thread name; Show us your Custom Bumpers

just to show my ARB off.. its for a Toyota Tacoma but the father in law and i rebuilt the brackets and put it on tonight.

off
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/laydoutb22/bumper.jpg

on
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/laydoutb22/bumper3.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f188/laydoutb22/bumper2.jpg

this is my first "big" welding project, so go easy
it is still not done, work and home projects are ahead of this one
it is made out of 2.5"x2.5"x1/4" tubing, 2"x4"x1/4" tubing and 3/16" plate for the top peice. i need to get pics of the finished full width top plate, end caps, rockstomper hinge, and tow hooks
pics

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/wisekise/IMG00150-20090715-1100.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/wisekise/IMG00151-20090715-1100.jpg

oh and heres the front, i cant take the credit for this one
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250108
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/wisekise/IMG00163-20090725-1705.jpg

that rear bumper looks pretty good. cap the ends of the tubes, and it will look killer!

Wow, some really interesting pictures. I looked for the Ranger front bumper but the one website did not show any Ranger front bumpers. Any idea which Ranger bumper would best fit a 2001 Explorer??? Not sure I want to do anything with the rear bumper, where would you put the Reverse Sensors??
Mine is a Limited. :D LOL....

this is my first "big" welding project, so go easy
it is still not done, work and home projects are ahead of this one
it is made out of 2.5"x2.5"x1/4" tubing, 2"x4"x1/4" tubing and 3/16" plate for the top peice. i need to get pics of the finished full width top plate, end caps, rockstomper hinge, and tow hooks
pics

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/wisekise/IMG00150-20090715-1100.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/wisekise/IMG00151-20090715-1100.jpg

oh and heres the front, i cant take the credit for this one
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250108
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/wisekise/IMG00163-20090725-1705.jpg

lookin good..... now ya just need to come over to Turkey Bay so we can see it in person:thumbsup:

l8r, John

lookin good..... now ya just need to come over to Turkey Bay so we can see it in person:thumbsup:

l8r, John

thanks
i am working on it. i need to hurry up so i can get some fishing in while i am there

this is one that i made it is for sale $250 obo

this is one that i made it is for sale $250 obo
does it have a winch mount?

Here is my bumper it has been on here for over a year and some more. it was hand built by me and a buddy
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/stuck-6.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/flex4.jpg
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/500/medium/30743front-new-bump.jpg

Here is the updated version of the bumper. No wheeling shots yet.

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3746/medium/New_Bumper_Side_Pic.JPG

Here is the updated version of the bumper. No wheeling shots yet.

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3746/medium/New_Bumper_Side_Pic.JPG

bring it to Turkey Bay on the 12-13th and i'll take some wheeling shots of it:thumbsup:

l8r, John:cool:

Really nice bumpers on here. I just wanted to share mine with you guys. It's not on an X but their 100% home made, both license plates are recessed and removeable so I can move my winch from front to back...rear tag even has recessed lights for the plates to be illuminated.
http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Fabbed4d88/744813.jpg
http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.com/gallery/Fabbed4d88/745724.jpg

Here is the updated version of the bumper. No wheeling shots yet.
Burns, did you move everything up and back and cut the grill? Do you have a front shot of it? It already looks better from the side. :thumbsup:

Burns, how many more Explorers do you have lol

Front TrailReady Ranger bumper 1/8" plate, 1/4" subframe with additional 3"s of surface area to accomodate the 3" BL. About 300lbs with the winch. This was of course before the addiction totally took control...

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/resized-bumper/MountedBumper-012.jpg

Rear is homemade (addiction now taking over), 1/8" plate, 4x4x1/8" box tube for air reservoir (that I don't use).

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/rearbumper/rearbumperpart7003.jpg

Tire carrier was removed because I'm going to pull the bumper to rework it a little when it gets warm. ;)

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/rearbumper/rearbumperpart7001.jpg

As it is now (the addiction won, I'm forever lost).

http://www.monstermachine.com/2001exp/frontteardown/pict0138.jpg

any one know where i can get this bumper

does it have a winch mount?

know but you can pull from it

We cut the mounts down on it. They were to long. So the bumper moved back and I cut the winch into the grill.

http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3746/medium/Bumper_Cutting.JPG
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3746/medium/Bumper_cut_down.JPG
http://www.explorerforum.com/photopost/data/3746/medium/Grill_Cut_Out.JPG

Ill have to get a better pic of the cut out. I have a little more to do tho. Turns out one of my tubes is 1" or so longer so the right side needs to be trimmed some.

Burns, how many more Explorers do you have lol

We have 4 Explorers sitting on the lot now lol


bring it to Turkey Bay on the 12-13th and i'll take some wheeling shots of it:thumbsup:

l8r, John:cool:

I would love to come but am on a budget right now. Ill make it one day

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P8160010.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P8070022.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P7230002.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P8150005.jpg
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Josh4x4x/00%20Ranger/P8140003.jpg

that rear bumper looks pretty good. cap the ends of the tubes, and it will look killer!

here ya go, and i know i need to go over my welds and get the gaps/holes....like i said i am learning, and i was in a rush to get it on before my vacation. and it needs a better paint job
i wanted to keep it simple, but i am thinking when i do the swingout i will add some pipe/tubing to the left and right side....maybe. just to fill it out more, but with the swingout carrier on it, it may look just fine:dunno:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/wisekise/IMG00206-20090828-1725.jpg


and yes i welded the outside and inside top and bottom of the rockstomper hinge, before i capped off the end
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii54/wisekise/IMG00209-20090828-1726.jpg

The grill will have to be cut when I add the winch. I will add a skidplate for radiator protection and a 2" receiver under the winch plate. But otherwise its done and on the truck.
1 1/2" tube, 1/4" plate, Bud Built winch plate, painted with flat black rattle cans.http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/crawlin91/0830091917.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/crawlin91/0830091923a.jpg
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk144/crawlin91/0901091028.jpg

heres my front, rear will be built later. Started with 8x8x.25" tube. Click the link in my sig for more pics and build info.

http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt118/black96v6/08-27-09_2156.jpg

Im just throwing this out there someone may be able to help..

I need either bumper brackets made, or dimensions to make some brackets for a 99 Mounty with a 3 inch BL.

I ran out of time at my dads and am now back at Ft Hood without anything to work with..

so where can get a custom front bumper made for my first gen X? jw i dont have easy access to a welder and what not so it makes it hard for me to fab one of my own? let me know or hell even if one of u guys wanna make some cash would ou be will ing to make me one?

...This guy makes bumpers and can be found in our Forum Vendors section...;)
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246125

not quite done but i can finally add some pics to this thread.



http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/rich98/2010_01220015.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/rich98/2010_01220014.jpg

not quite done but i can finally add some pics to this thread.



http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/rich98/2010_01220015.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/rich98/2010_01220014.jpg
That's cool, it looks like your truck is smiling.:D

i know i'd smile if i seen that in my mirror... lol

Might want to upgrade those d-rings... they look tiny.

Here is mine, It's not bulky at all since I've got a 3" body lift, the frame rails are at the very bottom of the bumper. The winch is on a slider and actually sits in the same cradle as Brian1's with the handles cut off. I am currently building a removeable light bar that will use the same power from the winch and will hold 3 lights on a slide-out when the winch is not in place. It's 3/16" steel reinforced with 2" square tubing in the center section.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15085&stc=1&d=1076967972

My hand me down. :D

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff269/jtsmith1362/truck/1-12-2010002-2.jpg

Here's mine!

i want a bumper like that so bad!