Custom YJ Front Bumpers

nodoor94 · 02-13-2006, 11:15 PM

Ive seen some of the TJ guys with the stock front bumpers cut off at 45 degree angles, but i havent seen any YJ's with the same cutoff bumper. I like the look an, being a full time student, i also enjoy the cost of such a new bumper: $0. I was also looking for a way to attach D-Rings to the front of the stock bumper, but i konw that the stock metal is too weak, but would there be a way to reinforce it, or to attach them without reinforcement? any help an espically pics would be appriciated.

CrazyHorse · 02-13-2006, 11:22 PM

I just cut my bumper two weeks ago. I can't post pics yet, but if you will pm me your email addy I'll send you some pics.

hmmhoyhoy · 02-14-2006, 12:08 AM

http://www.jeephorizons.com/tech/

That site may give you some ideas, also take a look at the YJ Wheelin pics and search it cause theres been lots of posts about custom bumbers and some guys have put down the specs on theres

ditchdoc · 02-14-2006, 12:18 AM

here ya go:

**fratis** · 02-14-2006, 12:20 AM

i had the bumper off for almost a year. when i put it back on i tried different angles etc but all looked lame to me. so i just cut both sides off at the framerails. looks soo much better now.

94YJ H.O. · 02-14-2006, 12:22 AM

Yep, I practically did the same thing ^

I bought a 4 inch angle grinder from Harbor Freight for like $30 and several cut-off wheels as well. Took maybe 15 minutes, and most of it was measuring and marking where to cut.

EDIT: I meant as in the pictures...

ditchdoc · 02-14-2006, 12:22 AM

And here's my $50 bumper

savage1978 · 02-14-2006, 12:49 AM

Looks nice ditchdoc.

How is that Harbor freight winch working for ya? Is it the 8K or 10K...I am thinking about the 10K. I dont use one enough to spend a grand on one.

ditchdoc · 02-14-2006, 12:59 AM

Thanks, I think it turned out pretty good considering most of the steel came from a whole day searching at the scrap yard. I ended up with 2 2x4x1/4" peices and enough 2x2 tube to do the front and rear bumpers for $23 and some change.The HF is the 8000lb version and other than being slow it works just fine. I figured for the price (I got it for a little over $200) I would take the chance and so far it's worked when I needed it to.

chuckyj95 · 02-14-2006, 08:14 AM

is the bumper cut off like that street leagal

ditchdoc · 02-14-2006, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckyj95

is the bumper cut off like that street leagal

I don't see any reason it wouldn't be. Look around there are much shorter bumpers for sale and I've never heard of anyone getting a ticket for their bumper.

**ltmke11** · 02-14-2006, 11:44 AM

I have been thinking about doing the same thing, but I have the dang chrome front bumper and my crude cutting technigues might not be so forgiving (i.e. it will probably look like sh*t if I try it)

nodoor94 · 02-14-2006, 02:57 PM

I like how it looks thanks, but my brother brought up a good point. What are the benefits other than cool looks? I thnik it wil help with the approach angle a bit, but is it really worth it for the damage that could be done to the fenders? Ill still probably do it anyways, an if i bend the fenders, i guess ill just be forced to flatfender it.

Tx_Yj · 02-14-2006, 06:22 PM

I cut my stock bumper off at the framerails. Not to bad.

I like my new one much better

savage1978 · 02-14-2006, 07:49 PM

Hey TX YJ did you build that stinger/bumper?? I am about to go buy some 2" tubing and make one that I hope looks alot like yours. I priced the tubing at 1.28$ per foot and I'll use my buddies bender and welder. If possible could you email me some more pics of it?...During the build stage, different angles ect.. Where are you in TX? Im in the Abilene area and a member of Big Country Off Road.

02-14-2006, 12:22 AM	#6
94YJ H.O. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Valley City, Utah Posts: 777 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Yep, I practically did the same thing ^ I bought a 4 inch angle grinder from Harbor Freight for like $30 and several cut-off wheels as well. Took maybe 15 minutes, and most of it was measuring and marking where to cut. EDIT: I meant as in the pictures... __________________ [COLOR=SandyBrown] 1994 YJ 4.0 H.O. 3-speed Auto[/COLOR] My NEW [url="http://www.rigrater.com"]RigRater[/url] Score: 406RRv1.0 with a BOA of 31.60

02-14-2006, 02:57 PM	#13
nodoor94 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 129 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I like how it looks thanks, but my brother brought up a good point. What are the benefits other than cool looks? I thnik it wil help with the approach angle a bit, but is it really worth it for the damage that could be done to the fenders? Ill still probably do it anyways, an if i bend the fenders, i guess ill just be forced to flatfender it. __________________ 94 YJ, 4.0L, 5-speed maunal, 4WDHardware 3.5'' lift, 33'' BFGoodrich M/T, JKS Quick-Disconnects, Rockcrusher Diff Covers for D30/D35, K&N FIPK Intake, Hesco Throttlebody Spacer, Silverstar Headlights, Warn Rear Bumper, Trackbars gone, Home-cut front bumper [url]http://community.webshots.com/user/brentzimm88[/url] [url]http://community.webshots.com/user/brentzimm888[/url] [COLOR="Blue"][B][FONT="Arial Black"][COLOR="Navy"]Blue Jeep Club Member #194[/COLOR][/FONT][/B][/COLOR]

02-14-2006, 06:22 PM	#14
Tx_Yj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 113 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I cut my stock bumper off at the framerails. Not to bad. I like my new one much better __________________ TECH OFFROAD 4.0L w/ Jacobs Ignition System SOA on 35" MTR's 30 and 44 geared 4.88 and Detroits F/R Driven Daily

02-13-2006, 11:22 PM	#2
CrazyHorse Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 85 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I just cut my bumper two weeks ago. I can't post pics yet, but if you will pm me your email addy I'll send you some pics.

02-14-2006, 12:49 AM	#8
savage1978 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ovalo, TEXAS Posts: 400 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Looks nice ditchdoc. How is that Harbor freight winch working for ya? Is it the 8K or 10K...I am thinking about the 10K. I dont use one enough to spend a grand on one.

02-14-2006, 07:49 PM	#15
savage1978 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ovalo, TEXAS Posts: 400 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Hey TX YJ did you build that stinger/bumper?? I am about to go buy some 2" tubing and make one that I hope looks alot like yours. I priced the tubing at 1.28$ per foot and I'll use my buddies bender and welder. If possible could you email me some more pics of it?...During the build stage, different angles ect.. Where are you in TX? Im in the Abilene area and a member of Big Country Off Road.