glenpreuss
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Thanks! Any idea if your bumper will be large enough to completely protect the windshield washer reservoir and airbox, or is that what you were referring to? Skidplates aside that is the only thing that worries me about my bumper, I'm going to have to relocate the reservoir for sure.
Ill have to do some measurments and see if it will protect them. I will probably do a PVC and carboard mock up just to see what its going to look like.
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Mounts wise this is how I made mine. I connected upper and lower factory mounts with 3/8 plate which was slotted to fit the 4x4 tube that is the bulk of the bumper. It's definitely stronger than the vehicle frame it's mounted to.
It'd be pretty easy to adapt this to your design I'm thinking if you felt so inclined.
Sweet bumper! I am definitely going to use both mounting locations! And, I will probably do some minor bolt on sheet metal pieces to protect all the @!*% Nissan decided to put behind the bumper, or just relocate it.
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He was probably referring to the 96-99's as the front turn signals are mounted in the bumper. Others have successfully used XJ jeep bumpers, but I haven't found one I've liked, your design looks good. As for mounting points, it's best to use a combination of the stock upper mounting point and lower tow hook mounts. That'll give you enough strength for winching and such.
I think using both mounts will work the best. I can also incorporate tow hooks that are in line with the factory mounts. Thanks for the info!
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Hmm, I'm interested to see how this turns out. Similar to the style I've been eyeballing, was looking to get some measurements of a WJ (seems similar to the R50 in width) and relocate the mounting points. Have been looking at this one:
That looks good! I've heard of people using jeep bumpers on their pathfinders, Good luck!
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Looks great! Don't forget the turn signal lights!
I'd also recommend adding holes for screws in the middle/top for a light bar - imitating those jeep bull bars.
Turn signal lights? All I have on the original bumper is fog lights.
I have been debating if I want a light bar.... I most likely will haha. I also need to run tubing down to the frame. Ive noticed that there are two locations you can mount bumpers.
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Looks good. Why the beveled ends on the bar though? Seems like an awkward thing to cut.
I beveled to ends because that is the exact width that I wanted to match the fender flairs. Ill add a plate to the ends to make them flush. It wont be to hard to cut, ill just use a chop saw.
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Hey everyone! I've noticed that most of the aftermarket off-road bumpers suuuuuck. So I, like most of you, decided to build my own. I jumped on Solid Works and busted out a good mock up. I wont post dimensions until I know everything fits correctly. I don't want people thinking that these are spot on and sending them to a shop only to realize I done fskced up... ANYWAYS enjoy and let me know what you all think!
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Hello everyone!
I recently purchased a 2001 Nissan pathfinder SE with 103k original miles. This has been a huge upgrade from my previous ZR2 Chevy Blazer. I have especially been enjoying the increase and power and ride quality!
Here are my future plans:
Build Style: Overland
2" Lift
Off-road front bumper with winch mount
Off-road Rear bumper with spare tire mount and jury can mount
Full length cargo rack
Rocker panel rock sliders
Full skid plates
I am pretty excited to become a part of the Nissan world!
R50 Front Bumper Build
in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders
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Oh yeah absolutely, I mean, the OEM didn't do a great job either. I'm thinking about pulling air from the inner fender or the CAL.
Nissan has SO MUCH crap in their engine bays its hard to reroute anything. I originally had a Chevy Blazer ZR2 and its unbelievable how much less wires and hoses and sensors and blah blah blah. But, I do enjoy the extra 100hp that comes with the Pathfinder.