Poison Spyder Stinger on '01 Sport

[1-MEAN-X]

just looking at your grille.. is that an aftermarket center grille or something? it looks really nice..

Thanks. I actually just cut the factory grill to fit and then hit it with some flat black spray paint.

 

[OffTrac]

Would you be so kind as to tell me the width of this plate?

I have a lot of 6"x3/8"x16' steel plate. If the width of that plate is anywhere close, I'm getting closer to starting to build my own. I only ask because I think your dimensions look perfect. Do you mind if I copy your design? The only changes I can see making for mine would be that I don't have a stinger on hand and I'd just do a straight plate across the front, leaving enough room for a winch in the future.

I just don't have the balls to cut off my front fascia without having a solid plan in place. If your dimensions are close to what I can build with on hand stuff, I'm getting a lot closer and my balls will drop a little more.

 

[1-MEAN-X]

I will take a look for you either tonight or tomorrow. If I remember correctly though I'd say that it is wider than 6". When I first built this I ordered a 2'x4' sheet of 3/16" I believe and cut my pieces out of that. I don't mind you copying the design. I may even be able to measure out the pieces for your own templates. I would recommend though from my experience, leave more room up front for the winch. I was able to get mine mounted, but it was tight and had to do a little cutting to get it to fit. It would just be easier on yourself if you didnt make it so tight up front.

 

[01STrunner]

I just don't have the balls to cut off my front fascia without having a solid plan in place. If your dimensions are close to what I can build with on hand stuff, I'm getting a lot closer and my balls will drop a little more.

You could always practice with mine
BTW i have a bumper I cut to mimic John Rock's and TxPlates' Tracs. It was in a fender bender but still mounts up to see what it would look like. And its forest green

 

[OffTrac]

I will take a look for you either tonight or tomorrow. If I remember correctly though I'd say that it is wider than 6". When I first built this I ordered a 2'x4' sheet of 3/16" I believe and cut my pieces out of that. I don't mind you copying the design. I may even be able to measure out the pieces for your own templates. I would recommend though from my experience, leave more room up front for the winch. I was able to get mine mounted, but it was tight and had to do a little cutting to get it to fit. It would just be easier on yourself if you didnt make it so tight up front.

I was figuring that piece is probably about 10". All great information. A template would be awesome but I wouldn't request that kind of effort. My father in law has a winch that I could use in the mock up, so I should be able to adjust accordingly. Thanks!

 

[OffTrac]

You could always practice with mine
BTW i have a bumper I cut to mimic John Rock's and TxPlates' Tracs. It was in a fender bender but still mounts up to see what it would look like. And its forest green

Leave your truck with me for a bit and I'll practice until perfect.

I thought about finding a bumper cover to do the same.

 

[MidnightRebel07]

Hugh, it's just like when you lifted your Trac and had to trim and cut. Just take the plunge and start cutting, it was the motivation I needed to finally modify the ARB bumper and mount it to mine. Once you start cutting there's no turning back and you get the kick in the ass to build.

 

[01STrunner]

Leave your truck with me for a bit and I'll practice until perfect.

I thought about finding a bumper cover to do the same.

Dont tempt me lol. Maybe I can bring it back down with me so you can use it. I won't need it for a while. A bumper has been knocked way down on my to-do list.

 

[1-MEAN-X]

I grabbed that dimension at lunch today and you were pretty freaking close. I measured right around 9-1/2".

 

[OffTrac]

Great! Thanks. I think I can use the 6" pieces I have and do a 3" fold under at the bottom with a slight angle and work that around through the front. Time to get out the cardboard. Probably just going to remove the front fascia first and trace a grill sized piece of cardboard to work around. If my imagination excites me, I may start cutting.

Thanks a ton!

 

[1-MEAN-X]

Hardest part is that first cut. After that it's all down hill.

 

[OffTrac]

The cut isn't so much what I'm worried about. It's whether or not I have the ability to build a bumper. The only fabrication I've done so far is the brush guard mounts, lol. I've played around a little, but nothing like this.

What I don't want is a 6" tall, 5' wide straight piece of jumbled mess steel across the front of my truck when I realize I'm not very good at this.

 

[rokr1292]

thats the best looking aftermarket/homebuilt bumper ive seen for that front end. looks awesome man

 

[1-MEAN-X]

Thanks. I guess I never showed much of when I added joint so that the stinger could be removed. There has been some debate about whether or not it is legal/not legal to have it while on the street. So this just makes it easy if you get pulled over to just take it off and be done with it.

 

[rokr1292]

Thanks. I guess I never showed much of when I added joint so that the stinger could be removed. There has been some debate about whether or not it is legal/not legal to have it while on the street. So this just makes it easy if you get pulled over to just take it off and be done with it.

i like it without the stinger even better! sweet bumper man, you should make a template for the rest of us

 

[1-MEAN-X]

Honestly I think I do too, but having that option is a bonus.

 

[theluke19]

Great build thread, and it is definitely looking sharp!!!

 

[AlexSport'00]

Ok, that thing looks so badass.

 

[The Breeze]

i like it without the stinger even better! sweet bumper man, you should make a template for the rest of us

I agree. A template would be nice. Thats the nicest bumper ive seen on the explorer front end. I have a sport trac that would be a better truck with that bumper on it

 

[OffTrac]

I'm working on getting a template done and getting my brother-in-law to build one. If it goes well and he's willing, I may be able to get more done for forum members. Also going to talk to him about a rear bumper, sliders and other armor.