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A local friend/welder/fabricator(Weldone Fabricating) has started on a rear bumper for my Limited 99. It will mount to the frame. Have D-shackles, an integrated hitch, and a cut-out for the exhaust. Like the ARB, it will be painted to match. Thanks SS3, BruceTS and everyone else for pics, advice, pointers, and knowledge.









The pic w/ the circle shows where that side needs to be leveled out a little better. There are two bolts per side that mount to the frame and have nuts welded on the inside.

 

Any estimate on price? Be sure to post pics along the way.

 

Mmmm Hmmmmm. Yes please keep us posted.

 

No set price, but a lot of the work is done. New pics should be ready tomorrow, hopefully.

 

Nice welds.

 

You really think so?

Maybe it's just the kind of wire I'm used to at work (1/16" dualshield wire-feed), but I'd get my butt reamed if my welds looked like that. (For some strange reason BNSF has a slight aversion to their railcars falling apart )

I suppose I should be more specific: The welds from the bumper to the frame tube look pretty solid, but the ones on the receiver look more like several overlapping tacks than a continuous (read: properly penetrating) weld. They sure are purty looking though, I'll give 'em that!


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I'm hoping that receiver passes through the bumper and gets welded on the backside too. It may be overkill, but if it were me, I'd rather not take the chance.

 

that is gonna be one sweeet bumper

 

yes.



I'm SURE it was.

 

Looks good man. Keep us posted as it comes together.

 

Welded at both ends. This thing is on for good.

 

looks awesome... post more pics when you get 'em!

 

On my way to get the truck. the bumoer is done, minus a few additons(d-rings). I'll post pics when i get home...

 

what's up with your frame in the 5th pic? looks like it had a part broken off!

I agree those welds look nice! I am gonna start work on a bumper soon too

 

New pics. The bumper is 95% done.

 

1220 including tax. That was for everything. A bit pricey, but it is solid and what I want. It mounts to the frame via two bolts per framerail (easy removal). The exhaust is being re-routed on Monday. i noticed that the passenger side is a tad crooked, so Monday that will get leveled to match the driver's side. I am very happy with this bumper and it matches the rest of the truck like it came this way from the factory .

 

It looks good man. Definitely one of my favorite 3rd gen bumpers. I can't wait to see some pics when it is completely done, paint, etc.

 

Truly a labor of love... Looks sharp!

 

yeah it looks like some of your frame is broke off.

How much does it weigh ? looks SWEET. Is the shop considering building these adn stocking them ?

 

Not sure about the frame. I think that it just the way it is I don't think anything is broken. There has never been any rear collision.
It weighs about 75-85#. The stock bumper and Hidden Hitch weigh the same if not more. Monday the muffler shop rerouted the exhaust and a few adjustments will be made to the bumper itself.

The shop will make whatever, but won't stock anything. He is a one man show and prefers to work alone. HE also said that he prefers to build w/ the rig there. However if anyone was ionteresred I could use my rig as the "template." It is not a big deal b/c it only takes him 15 hours to build mine. I dropped the truck off at 9am wednesday and by 3pm Friday--done.

 

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