bumper fabricators in springfield va

parad1mg · 09-09-2008, 06:34 PM

anybody know a shop that'll make/fab you one around springfield va? i've found a cuople of shops but they do mostly jeeps and bolt on products..

1993fordexploere · 09-09-2008, 07:01 PM

you have what are you going to do with it? lights? winch? depending on what your gonna do i would say if you have any metal skills just make something basic. if you dont any metal fab shop or something of the sort can do it but its gonna cost you $$

parad1mg · 09-09-2008, 07:03 PM

something nice and basic right now that has options for lights and a winch.. i'd love to fab it up myself but i live in an apartment and i really dont have the space and proper tools for it..

1993fordexploere · 09-09-2008, 11:01 PM

thats a bummer. um any metal shop will mostlikely do it. sometimes if you have a local high school with a metal shop they will do it for free all you have to do is pay for meterial. thats what my brother did.

**FROADER** · 09-09-2008, 11:36 PM

Pottsy of BBPFab.com is a Vendor and has some nice choices. I think he is working on a 2nd gen bumper?

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=211336

parad1mg · 09-09-2008, 11:55 PM

I was looking at pottsy's stuff the other day but i really liked the look of the src tube bumper that boominxplorer used..

i dont have a body lift yet and i know it would take some modifications to the front end of the frame but this thing looks really nice for a starter bumper..

how hard do you guys think it would take for me to get this properly mounted? I'm thinking remove the frame horns/bumper mounts, notch the top flat piece on the src bumper, slide it into the frame till you get the nicest angle/setting then weld it on.. you think this can be done in a welding shop?

Donner · 09-10-2008, 12:12 AM

That looks nice for any bumper!

It's going to take some cash unless someone can help you work out brackets. Also, you will be adding things... a little extra because there don't appear to be any light brackets/holders.

parad1mg · 09-10-2008, 12:19 AM

it has 4 light brackets already and welded d-ring tabs.. maybe i can just make the cuts and a welding shop can just attach it?

i'm only concerned about not having a bodylift and clearance issues.. I dont want to make a mistake of buying it and end up not using it..

**FROADER** · 09-10-2008, 12:21 AM

Have the shop fab the brackets to place it where you want.

parad1mg · 09-10-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FROADER

Have the shop fab the brackets to place it where you want.

that's a good idea.. now to find a shop that'll do that for me..

Donner · 09-10-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parad1mg

it has 4 light brackets already and welded d-ring tabs.. maybe i can just make the cuts and a welding shop can just attach it?

i'm only concerned about not having a bodylift and clearance issues.. I dont want to make a mistake of buying it and end up not using it..

What clearance issue? Are you lifting it or leaving it the height it is? How long before you are in CA?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FROADER

Have the shop fab the brackets to place it where you want.

This is what I'm doing - brackets and an some additional work - reasonable pricing too

parad1mg · 09-10-2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donner

What clearance issue? Are you lifting it or leaving it the height it is? How long before you are in CA?

This is what I'm doing - brackets and an some additional work - reasonable pricing too

I'll be moving to CA on the last week of April next year and i'll actually be driving my mounty cross country from VA.. 2670.40 miles of fun

clearance with the body i guess.. based on boomin's photos, the bumper has a slight slope towards the brackets and my car not having any bodylift i might need to cut something.. or i can just stick it out a bit and pull the bumper as close to the body as i can..

the bumper will cost around $280 shipped and with my most recent unfortunate event, a tube bumper is a whole lot cheaper way to go..

Donner · 09-10-2008, 12:41 AM

Ask Froader about the clearance issue, but it doesn't sound like you'll have one. If anything bumpers enhance the clearance. I'm skeptical about the pricing (not Pottsy)... do you know the weight of the bumper?

parad1mg · 09-10-2008, 12:47 AM

yeah, clearance from the ground would definitely be improved..

i'm not sure about the weight but here's a link to 4wheelparts.. http://www.4wheelparts.com/prodDetai...eep-parts=true

and the manufacturers website: http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/8.htm

i cant find the site with the cheaper price but i'm sure i will again sometime soon.. regarding the price, do you think it's too expensive?

Donner · 09-10-2008, 01:00 AM

Have a peek here...

http://www.alljeep.com/oscommerce/in...acturers_id=39

If it's made for Jeep, you can count on some additional fabrication...

parad1mg · 09-10-2008, 01:07 AM

damn, those things are expensive!

i dont think i'll spend that much then have a shop re-fit it to my application.. but in your honest opinion, will the src bumper be doable without any hardcore modifications besides cutting and bracket fabrication?

**FROADER** · 09-10-2008, 01:13 AM

The smittybilt is cheap because it's a smittybilt. If you like that one, just go for it.

Here is a pic of how it mounts to boomin's. It looks like there might be enough room for it to fit without the bodylift too. That should be easy for a shop to mount where you want it. Take that pic that you posted with you and tell them you want it to look like that.

Donner · 09-10-2008, 01:19 AM

It's made for a Jeep, so yes, you will likely have to pay extra for a proper fit - especially on the front end. I got two of those fourreal bumpers - heavy as heck! The rear had to have brackets made for width issues, and to add a 265/70 spare. The front one is in the garage pending the welder's torch! I paid 1/2 price for each one...

For the price, the labor costs, etc... the cost will surprise you... Think about it before you buy. I'll see if I can find a fabricator in your area...

parad1mg · 09-10-2008, 01:28 AM

it's cheap because its a smittybilt.. <- is it cheap because smittybilt markets less reliable products than the rest?

the shop estimate to repair my front end damage costs around $980.. if i can get the total cost of getting a tube bumper plus costs of a shop mounting it for me for half of $980, i'll be more than satisfied..

Thanks for all your inputs guys!! I'm still open for more suggestions/advice since i still have more than a month to plan this till the court hearing vs. the guy that crashed my car gets done and over with.. (yeah, i sued him.. consumer affairs is on his ass too..)

Donner · 09-10-2008, 01:33 AM

Have a Jeep shop hook you up like you said in your first post...

09-09-2008, 06:34 PM	#1
parad1mg Wannabe Elite Explorer La Mirada, CA '97 Mounty 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	bumper fabricators in springfield va anybody know a shop that'll make/fab you one around springfield va? i've found a cuople of shops but they do mostly jeeps and bolt on products..

09-09-2008, 07:01 PM	#2
1993fordexploere Wannabe Elite Explorer northern california (Eureka) 93 explorer xlt 4x4 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 336 Vehicle Specs	you have what are you going to do with it? lights? winch? depending on what your gonna do i would say if you have any metal skills just make something basic. if you dont any metal fab shop or something of the sort can do it but its gonna cost you $$ __________________ i may not get good GAS MILEAGE, but economy cars cant go where i take my 4x4... 1993 ford explorer, 4.0 automatic, Alpine cde-9874, Warn manual hubs, 33x10.50 bfg's,kkm air intake, 4 inch tuff country lift,war-153 shackles, warn xd9000i winch, custom front bumper future mods: wheels/ roof rack/ full size spair and cb radio.

09-09-2008, 11:01 PM	#4
1993fordexploere Wannabe Elite Explorer northern california (Eureka) 93 explorer xlt 4x4 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 336 Vehicle Specs	thats a bummer. um any metal shop will mostlikely do it. sometimes if you have a local high school with a metal shop they will do it for free all you have to do is pay for meterial. thats what my brother did. __________________ i may not get good GAS MILEAGE, but economy cars cant go where i take my 4x4... 1993 ford explorer, 4.0 automatic, Alpine cde-9874, Warn manual hubs, 33x10.50 bfg's,kkm air intake, 4 inch tuff country lift,war-153 shackles, warn xd9000i winch, custom front bumper future mods: wheels/ roof rack/ full size spair and cb radio.

09-09-2008, 11:36 PM	#5
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,043 Vehicle Specs	Pottsy of BBPFab.com is a Vendor and has some nice choices. I think he is working on a 2nd gen bumper? http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=211336 __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

09-10-2008, 12:12 AM	#7
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	That looks nice for any bumper! It's going to take some cash unless someone can help you work out brackets. Also, you will be adding things... a little extra because there don't appear to be any light brackets/holders. __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

09-09-2008, 07:03 PM	#3
parad1mg Wannabe Elite Explorer La Mirada, CA '97 Mounty 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	something nice and basic right now that has options for lights and a winch.. i'd love to fab it up myself but i live in an apartment and i really dont have the space and proper tools for it..

09-09-2008, 11:55 PM	#6
parad1mg Wannabe Elite Explorer La Mirada, CA '97 Mounty 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I was looking at pottsy's stuff the other day but i really liked the look of the src tube bumper that boominxplorer used.. i dont have a body lift yet and i know it would take some modifications to the front end of the frame but this thing looks really nice for a starter bumper.. how hard do you guys think it would take for me to get this properly mounted? I'm thinking remove the frame horns/bumper mounts, notch the top flat piece on the src bumper, slide it into the frame till you get the nicest angle/setting then weld it on.. you think this can be done in a welding shop?

09-10-2008, 12:19 AM	#8
parad1mg Wannabe Elite Explorer La Mirada, CA '97 Mounty 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	it has 4 light brackets already and welded d-ring tabs.. maybe i can just make the cuts and a welding shop can just attach it? i'm only concerned about not having a bodylift and clearance issues.. I dont want to make a mistake of buying it and end up not using it..

09-10-2008, 12:21 AM	#9
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,043 Vehicle Specs	Have the shop fab the brackets to place it where you want. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

09-10-2008, 12:41 AM	#13
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	Ask Froader about the clearance issue, but it doesn't sound like you'll have one. If anything bumpers enhance the clearance. I'm skeptical about the pricing (not Pottsy)... do you know the weight of the bumper? __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

09-10-2008, 12:47 AM	#14
parad1mg Wannabe Elite Explorer La Mirada, CA '97 Mounty 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yeah, clearance from the ground would definitely be improved.. i'm not sure about the weight but here's a link to 4wheelparts.. http://www.4wheelparts.com/prodDetai...eep-parts=true and the manufacturers website: http://www.smittybilt.com/product/index/8.htm i cant find the site with the cheaper price but i'm sure i will again sometime soon.. regarding the price, do you think it's too expensive?

09-10-2008, 01:00 AM	#15
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	Have a peek here... http://www.alljeep.com/oscommerce/in...acturers_id=39 If it's made for Jeep, you can count on some additional fabrication... __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

09-10-2008, 01:07 AM	#16
parad1mg Wannabe Elite Explorer La Mirada, CA '97 Mounty 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	damn, those things are expensive! i dont think i'll spend that much then have a shop re-fit it to my application.. but in your honest opinion, will the src bumper be doable without any hardcore modifications besides cutting and bracket fabrication?

09-10-2008, 01:13 AM	#17
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,043 Vehicle Specs	The smittybilt is cheap because it's a smittybilt. If you like that one, just go for it. Here is a pic of how it mounts to boomin's. It looks like there might be enough room for it to fit without the bodylift too. That should be easy for a shop to mount where you want it. Take that pic that you posted with you and tell them you want it to look like that. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

09-10-2008, 01:19 AM	#18
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	It's made for a Jeep, so yes, you will likely have to pay extra for a proper fit - especially on the front end. I got two of those fourreal bumpers - heavy as heck! The rear had to have brackets made for width issues, and to add a 265/70 spare. The front one is in the garage pending the welder's torch! I paid 1/2 price for each one... For the price, the labor costs, etc... the cost will surprise you... Think about it before you buy. I'll see if I can find a fabricator in your area... __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

09-10-2008, 01:28 AM	#19
parad1mg Wannabe Elite Explorer La Mirada, CA '97 Mounty 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	it's cheap because its a smittybilt.. <- is it cheap because smittybilt markets less reliable products than the rest? the shop estimate to repair my front end damage costs around $980.. if i can get the total cost of getting a tube bumper plus costs of a shop mounting it for me for half of $980, i'll be more than satisfied.. Thanks for all your inputs guys!! I'm still open for more suggestions/advice since i still have more than a month to plan this till the court hearing vs. the guy that crashed my car gets done and over with.. (yeah, i sued him.. consumer affairs is on his ass too..)

09-10-2008, 01:33 AM	#20
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	Have a Jeep shop hook you up like you said in your first post... __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff