FJ40 Bumpers 6061 1/4" Aluminum

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Here are my newly fabricated bumpers! This is my first attempt at welding anything. The rear bumper was first and not as clean lookingas I wanted it, the second attempt was the front bumper and it came out a lot cleaner. I painted them white and they fit the truck well.

I used 1/4" 6061 TC-6 Aluminum Rod and 1/8" x 1/2" 6061 TC-6 Aluminum Flat Bar to attach the bumper to the frame.

I like this grade of aluminum because it is soft enough to cut and weld but will not bend. I assume its the same aluminum that is used on stock links.

Next some rock rails?





Some Negatives to help show the bumpers....the white paint washes them out in the pictures