Home made bumper

[Old n ratty]

OK, so quickly knocked up a front bumper for my Hilux at work today.
Looks OK, but wondering if 8oz is too much weight for one?
I can make another out of thinner material, but guess I might save 2oz? Nowt against tube bumpers, but I do prefer this style. Thing is by the time I've added a light bar it'll gain more weight.

20170628_205956 by Peter Rathbone, on Flickr

20170628_210026 by Peter Rathbone, on Flickr

[JatoTheRipper]

That's a good looking bumper. 8 ounce is pretty heavy though.

[Old n ratty]

Yeah, thats what I feared. My welding skills are a bit limited hence the heavyweight one first as its easier to TIG... I'll have to keep practicing!

[excabswap]

I don't see the problem with that. Looks great, and it'll add some nice weight up front. You'll do great on climbs, and it doesn't look too high up

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[Old n ratty]

Hmm, it is easier to just make a couple of brackets tomorrow... I'll give it a go, cant do any harm. It's level with the bottom of the chassis (Ascender) so no higher than the battery.

[solo1]

Looks good id give it a shot if you could try to weigh the front vs rear of truck with it mounted if the front is slightly heavier than rear your golden!

[JatoTheRipper]

Yep, I'd give it a shot as-is as well. I think the weight will be a little too high for my taste, but it might work out for you.

[Disco Stu III]

I've occasionally wondered if anyone else's OCD has made them try hardening their steel (heat and quench) to get a slightly slipperyer finish? It's a bit crazy, but hardened steel slides over things a fair bit easier than normal mild steel.


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