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Homemade bumpers anyone?

Old Aug 21, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Anyone built a homemade bumper for a Ram 1500? Thinking of building my own, would like to see some pictures/drawings of other designs. Need to keep it as a lightweight bumper but I'd also like it to be able to take a good hit if necessary. Another reason is I have a 3" body lift, and I wanted to eliminate the brackets to get my front tow hooks back.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 11:02 PM
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I wish I had the knowledge and equipment to build with metal because I'd be all over that. It's so hard to find a solid metal bumper replacement for our 1500s. I really want some good solid protection up front.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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My dream is to build up a truck like something from Death Race lol. I want my truck to be able to drive straight through hell and back smiling!
This extra weight also means I need a SFA, so I might have to curtail my ambitions a bit
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 01:23 AM
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dude! i want the ram from death race, more specifically the visor with offroad lights on it
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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That's one hell of a bumper.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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^^^ Let someone cut in front of me with that beast, I wouldn't even think about putting un-needed stress on my brakes LOL
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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idk if its what you are lookin for, but here is one i built....




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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Do you make those to sell or what?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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i've built quite a few fronts and rears, that is the only one i actually sold to a buddy of mine,he wrecked and insurance payed for it, a set will be on my new MC very soon, the ones on the dak are mine too, the only reason i havent sold any is they are quite pricey to build
 
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Old Aug 23, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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That is a NICE looking bumper. Do you have any drawings for those? (If you're willing to share)
 
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