totally sweet, i like it, i want one for a 2nd generation, ya think ya can do that too

 

cquestad/ Makes since, Im sure this won't be the last thing I build so ill add that to the remember list for next time. Thats another reason I posted this so I could get a little feed back, thanks.

Ridiculous/ Id probably be willing to take a new project on but im getting ready to move to Utah in a few months so I've pulled the E-brake on my fabrication for now.

 

AWESOME SETUP!! This inspires me to build something myself..thought about building a ranchhand for my truck but dont want to dump $2k for a set of bumpers and have something a little unique. You woulndt want to list out some of the basic tools you used other than a welder and grinder. How'd you bend the 1.25" tubing? The flare tool is awesome

 

http://www.xtremecrawlers.com/catalog/index.php

Of course a welder, Tubing bender, Tubing notcher and some Tube bending software by Bendtech. You can also purchase tubing benders and tubing notcher from this site as well. Just go to the tools link to the lft side of the screen. Keith has the BEST prices on the Pro Tools tubing benders and accesories!

If you wish to learn alot more about the fabrication side of things or see what it takes to do these kinds of things,check out
http://www.offroadfabnet.com/index.php

 

Now THAT is some quality fabrication! Looks 100% professional!

 

you tell me, you made it. it would go nicely with my black truck and billet grills. where does it mount?

 

it mounts behind the tow hooks...same bolts

 

I like it a lot. If someone was to make and sell them either polished stainless or chromed, I would buy one in a skinny minute!

 

Here is a pic of how it mounts, Kind of a tight fit but it makes for a solid mount! and the tow hooks are still usable.

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Finally got the lights mounted! there the only set I had and they where missing all of the mounting hardware, sitting a little crooked but it brings the look out a little.

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Very wicked piece.

As far as costs... It's probably way more than most would pay. 6-8hour days at say $30 an hour... OUCH!

Excellent job. It's always nice having a one-off piece to call your own...

 

Keep it ad free or it goes away. Any talk about buying or selling must be done privately.

 

Nice work on making it, but it takes away the flow of the frt end.

 

Very nice.. Im looking into getting something like that for my truck to mount some fog lights on... as I don't have the factory fogs as an option, and don't really want em.
Scott

 

looks great....and appears you were able to keep your tow hooks as well.