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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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Default bumpers???

lookin to build a cool bumper, looked google and this forum and got some good ideas, but i was wondering what you guys have done?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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Here are some pictures of the bumpers others have done.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ck-bumper.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...er-design.html
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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what do you think? This is just one idea


 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Wicked deerkiller!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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needs tow hooks and some 12 inch spikes on the front. you know for the people that can't seem to find the accelerator
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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I know this is a ford forum..... but there are alot of good bumper ideas here:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...ad.php?t=99820
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 10:47 AM
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Looks like mix of "Road Warrior" and ABBA. JK. How will you mount your cable? I always liked the tube bumper, but I see a trend of flat stock.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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ya the tubbe look is good but a flat stock wont be flashy and scream out at ya, but that first design im probably goin to scratch completely. i will upload the second prototype as soon as i get more cardboard haha.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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I dont personally like the B front. Makes your truck look like it has *****. although I like *****... nevermind.
It needs to be a little wider than the fenders too, IMO.

What do you plan on making it out of? Plate steel? Gonna be a heavy little bugger!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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10 gauge is roughly the thickness of the factory bumper and it will be about an inch wider on each side. But like I said its goin to be a little different that my first design.
 
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