Spolar93 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 (edited) I'd like to start off by giving a big thank you to Nissan Nut over on N4W.com. great idea, and thanks for answering my questions: onto the pics: Flexing on some rocks. I hate IFS... Drive way shots: what do you guys think? i'm pretty pleased by my first big project. Entire bumper is made of 1/4" plate, cut on a cnc plasma cutter and tig welded together by myself. recessed turn signal pockets, three 3/8" vertical supports inside each side, driving light brackets, yadda yadda yadda. only think that kinda bugs me is that it looks like it cuts down on my departure angel, but that didnt seem to hinder me rock crawlin on the old rock pile. hopefully the rear bumper will turn out as good as richardz_nc, another great bumper idea. Edited March 7, 2006 by Spolar93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Pretty beastly. Now you've gotta finish it off with the winch to fill in the gap. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 :cool2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 *drool* Makes me wish I was good with a welder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spolar93 Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 thanks guys, its really great to get it done and over with. as much as i like fabricating, i love using it even more. just gotta throw some d ring shackles on there and it'll be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagwoodzz Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Very nice! What was the total cost of Materials? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 so does t hat mean your gonna have a winch to take wheeling the end of april? good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spolar93 Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 total cost was just $50 for the harbor freight winch plate. plate steel was free at my school, best part! i just gotta run down to 4wheel parts and grab a pair of d rings and i'll be set. not sure if i'll have a winch by then, as i'd rather have tires that have tread on them. right now my AT's are on their last leg, so i'm not sure how april is gonna go down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Looks really nice. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Nice, any plans to add top bars to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spolar93 Posted March 7, 2006 Author Share Posted March 7, 2006 no sir, i dont really like them, thats the one thing i dislike about on the arb's. i'll be putting a set of procomp 5x7 floods on the bumper, then some 6" or 8" spots on top of the fenders, cop style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This is off topic, but i see your still running your POS auto hubs.. i got some good manual ones if you want them. I think the 87 ones will fit yours... they are mile marker. never had any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 This is off topic, but i see your still running your POS auto hubs.. i got some good manual ones if you want them. I think the 87 ones will fit yours... they are mile marker. never had any issues. If I recall correctly, the '87-89 used 27 spline hubs, the 90-95 used 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87pathy Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 If I recall correctly, the '87-89 used 27 spline hubs, the 90-95 used 28. mmm, i think you are correct... oh well, i am a huge nissan guy but i hate the nissan auto hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear claw Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Now that's a bumper Mine keeps bending I need 1/4'' steel one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramithepimp77 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I LIKEY!!! AND the bod lift makes it look EVEN BETTER TOO!!! Good job buddy! Maybe you could help a brother out and make me one Rami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spolar93 Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 hey thanks 87, but yeah, older pathies use 27 splines, and the 90-95 use 28. yeah, i dislike the autos, as theyve slipped out a few times, but since i'm low on money, i'm waiting for these to either grenade and replace them, or if i get a hell of a deal on a set youre my boy rami, but after this beast together, i'm all bumpered out. i'll gladly give you a hand though man you gonna be available to go wheelin anytime soon though man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Do you have any pics during construction? I'd like to see how you did the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spolar93 Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 nope, basically the inside is 3 vertical pieces of .5" stock connecting the top and bottom. tested the sides and middle with a hilift, and they hold just great. really really over built this bumper..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 .5"? Yeah, I'd say that's a wee bit overbuilt! As long as you have it well mounted, I'd say you won't have to worry about it, that's for durn shure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 no sir, i dont really like them, thats the one thing i dislike about on the arb's. One reason I asked is it looks like the 2 sides need something more to tie them together to me it looks like the only connection between the 2 sides is the winch plate in the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spolar93 Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 yeah it is, but thats the way li like it. just wanted something simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now