The Mud Pit > Wrenching
New Rear Bumper
rocket:
This would have cost me well over $1,000 to buy aftermarket. I could have gotten a basic tube bumper for less, but I don't like tube bumpers on tacos.
RnnngTrails:
$1000? :o yeah... good job building one!! ;D
Seabee_BUC:
--- Quote from: RnnngTrails on November 27, 2008, 03:30:55 AM ---Are you advocating for buying aftermarket? And that the perk to doing it yourself is the feeling of accomplishment? I'm not sure running cost on Taco bumpers. I know for jeeps, to get all that is about 650.
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Not at all. I was merely saying that the reason it turned out so well was because Jeremy and I spent the necessary time doing exactly what was needed until it was done. He could commit the time because he doesn't start his new job until January. It would take considerably longer if I had to build one alone, for someone else.
--- Quote from: rocket on November 27, 2008, 03:34:54 AM ---This would have cost me well over $1,000 to buy aftermarket. I could have gotten a basic tube bumper for less, but I don't like tube bumpers on tacos.
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I'm not a fan of aftermarket stuff if I can build it myself. I like the challenge! And you are correct about the rough price for a Jeep, which is why I didn't buy the bumpers for JD's Jeep way back when. I am now thinking about adding a swing out carrier to her bumper now that I know how to do the hinge. And if I was to build one for a Jeep, it would be much less steel. I figure around $250 for all the materials.
--- Quote from: HOT-ROD on November 27, 2008, 03:23:43 AM ---50 hours and 3 cases of beer,
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I'd be more worried about the 3 old bearded guys in the powdercoat building that we gave the 3 cases of beer to... :-X
RnnngTrails:
--- Quote from: Seabee_BUC on November 27, 2008, 02:29:34 PM --- I am now thinking about adding a swing out carrier to her bumper now that I know how to do the hinge.
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Between myself and Ed, you have 3 different options to look at. all 3 are different hinge types and latch setups. I can show you what my two look like tomorrow if you want. I had to assemble both of my hinges so I know how they went together.
rocket:
This is the hinge i used, from EMS offroad: http://emsoffroad.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=122_123&products_id=208
It's basicly an trailer axle spindle, w/ two sets of bearings, a zirk, dust cap, and seal. This is the cheapest of this type out there. $40
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