Garage built front bumpers?
12-10-2005, 11:39 AM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 2,627
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Garage built front bumpers?
Thinking of replacing my stocker, but want to build something pretty stout.
I like the bullnose and prerunner style bumpers, and dont need a grill guard or light guards...
Just wondering if anyone has built their own, and if you have pics that would be great....
I like the bullnose and prerunner style bumpers, and dont need a grill guard or light guards...
Just wondering if anyone has built their own, and if you have pics that would be great....
12-10-2005, 04:17 PM
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Gilbert, Az
Posts: 809
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I built my own. Learned a lot and probably could make them nice but they do the job and thats all I need. Here are some pics. It doesn't stick out much because of approach angle and it works as a great stand for getting into the engine compartment 
Front pic
Side pic...
Front pic
Side pic...
12-10-2005, 04:35 PM
#3
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 2,627
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Looks good, just use a tubing notcher and make sure you have the right angle when you cut?
Im thinking of building something like this, but a little bigger, and have a little more of an apron on the sides hanging down lower...
Im thinking of building something like this, but a little bigger, and have a little more of an apron on the sides hanging down lower...
12-10-2005, 05:16 PM
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Kerrville eastern new mexico, west texas
Posts: 3,308
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
i use 10 inch c channel and 1 1/4 sqare tubing for uprights if you look at my profile and look under pics you can see the bumper part under construction. this type has been tested under real conditions in La. once it totaled the guys car and sent him to hospital did about 7k to my truck. am just finish the one on my 03 will post pics if i can. i build these for about 400.00. it is a full bumper replacement and weighs about 200 or less. it only takes a welder torch and a good chop saw to build one if you want to build one yourself i will answer any questions if i can
12-10-2005, 09:13 PM
#5
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 2,627
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the help, yeah I plan on building it myself, been welding for a few years, just trying to come up with a design that will look good before I build it
May play around with photoshop some....
May play around with photoshop some....
12-18-2005, 10:51 AM
#6
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 2,997
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
here is mine...nothing special , jsut a flat front replacement built out of 10" c-channel, some steel plate, and some smaller channel for the frame connection
removable center section
removable center section
12-18-2005, 11:09 AM
#7
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Bethpage, Tn
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by getblown5.9
here is mine...nothing special , jsut a flat front replacement built out of 10" c-channel, some steel plate, and some smaller channel for the frame connection
removable center section
removable center section
That's EXACTLY what I want right there
only things it needs are fog light holes and reciever hitches for my weight bracket. Its just right though, doesn't stick out like 1.5-2 feet like other replacement bumpers!
Trending Topics
[/IMG] 
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pwrtripls1
1st Gen. Ram - All Topics
14
12-15-2008 02:23 PM
LanceK
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
4
02-12-2007 12:58 PM
8mpg
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
10
05-02-2006 11:54 AM
stevenknapp
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
27
07-10-2004 01:11 AM