[Douglas S.]

About a month ago, I decided to attempt to fabricate some bumpers for the YJ. The basic plans came from the wrangler-kicks-*** website, but i have made some adaptations of my own along the way.

I started out with the basic shape that is used for the front and rear:


I then had the winch/mounting plate welded on (not welded by me):


I also decided that my winch blocked too much of my turn signals, so i decided to add some to the bumper:


Here is a pic of how it sits now:


I also have some other things planned for it like shackle points and a grill guard that lights can be mounted on. I will update as progress continues and will also begin construction of a rear bumper with a swing out tire-carrier in the future.

Enjoy!

[Drkmoon]

Looks good.

[Barrio]

i like it, nice fab. work

[geusey]

Nice. Way better than mine, which is a dented stock stock one that looks like the P.O. hit a tree (among other things)

[dukegnarley]

Originally Posted by geusey

Nice. Way better than mine, which is a dented stock stock one that looks like the P.O. hit a tree (among other things)

sounds exactly like mine, on the passenger side of the frame the bumper is all bent back.

[sknowskier]

Very nice. Are you going to have the clevis points go all the way through the bumper? That way you can weld them on both sides.

[geusey]

Originally Posted by dukegnarley

sounds exactly like mine, on the passenger side of the fame the bumper is all bent back.

Mine's on the driver's side where its all bet back.

[RoverJeep90]

I really like the idea of the turn signals in your bumper. Great addition, and very original, too. Can't wait to see a coat of paint on that thing. It'll look very professional. Keep it up, man.

[hdfxrs91]

Looks good. If you don't mind my saying... I think I would have put square lights in the bumper... just to keep with the theme.

[Leans93]

Bumper looks sharp! I like the lights too. Can't wait to see what your rear bumper looks like. I'm thinking about building my own swing out too.

[Douglas S.]

Ok, i've got some more progress pics for you today

Here you can see what i will be using to mount the shackles (a hydraulic piece from princess auto)


These are the hydraulic pieces cut down, tacked to 1/4" steel and then tacked on the bumper


Here is the mock-up of the front hoop


Here is the front hoop tacked


This is the passenger side rear mounting plate

[Douglas S.]

...

Here is a fairlead mounting plate (not yet drilled)


And finally this is what it looks like totally tacked up with lights




Tell me what you thinK!

[treky67]

Love the over all bumper desing, only thing i thought was that the hoop could come down maybe 8-10" that way there the lights are a bit lower then the top of the hood. Other then that great job

[jeepwrnglr92]

wow that looks really nice. Keep us posted.

[Wis4playcpl]

Looks good only thing i see as far as my preference i am no sure i would like looking at the back of the lights all the time would maybe take the hoop down a bit, but thats just me good work on it.