New bumper for the boss's rig

[tjblair]

Finaly got some down time at work and got a chance to play around with the new Tubeshark. :038:
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/tjblair/gas%20tank%20relocation/0203101549a1.jpg
this thing is the shit, what do yinz think of the new bumper?:102:
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/tjblair/gas%20tank%20relocation/02031015301.jpg
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/tjblair/gas%20tank%20relocation/02031015461.jpg
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/tjblair/gas%20tank%20relocation/02031015481.jpg
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/tjblair/gas%20tank%20relocation/02031015491.jpg
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/tjblair/gas%20tank%20relocation/0203101530a1.jpg
sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, its all I had at work. I only have it all tacked togather now, I have alot of welding to do tomorow.lol:gear_lol2:

[ridgerunner97]

When do you want to make mine and sheet it with 1/8in plate? LOL, It looks great, I'm just not a fan of tubular bumpers on XJ's for sum reason, definately a sick bumper though Jeff.

[tjblair]

Lol, call the shop and talk to Rob. I guess that means you like it?

[ridgerunner97]

LOL, looks good, like I said not a fan of tube bumpers on an XJ but that one is lookin good. I already have a plan, I said when you makin mine to show my approval :)

[96greenxjjeep]

hell yea dood that looks great pm me what it would have cost

[Jeepin'Jones]

Yeah, I'll need one for mine at some point when funds allow. That thing looks cool

[justin'sbig7]

that turned out very nice Jeff! good work!

[Deadman 94 xj]

I like.

[jeepxj3]

that D35 has to hate life

[tjblair]

that D35 has to hate life
Locked and It hasn't broke...................yet

[jeepxj3]

Locked and It hasn't broke...................yet

he hasnt pushed it hard enough, hell those DC's arent even showing any wear! Love the look of the bumper though! Just need a bit more beef for the rear.

[always broke]

Can you still get a pin in the receiver to actually use it. Looks like some tube is in the way. Other than that its pretty.

[tjblair]

Yes, It just looks like that in the pic.

[cityslicker]

wow, I like the angles on it.. I dig the design.. thing looks tougher then nails..

or ROUGH RUGGAD AAAAANNNNDDD RRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAWWWWW!!!!!

I do like it.

[XJchris98]

I like it! Im not a big fan of tube bumpers on the XJ's (unless its on one of those gofast jeeps), but I think that'll fit that jeep well.

Has he considered cutting and folding those rear quarter panels though? I figured while hes getting a custom bumper made up, that would be the perfect time to do so. Those lower quarters have got to be made from some of the thinest sheet i've ever seen and doesnt take much to tear them up (or rot them out). That tube over the quarters looks like its a perfect way to trap mud/salt/snow in there and just eat away at those panels.

[tjblair]

Those lower quarters have got to be made from some of the thinest sheet i've ever seen and doesnt take much to tear them up (or rot them out). panels.
Not any more, notice all of the rivits. there was a little rot there so I cut out the bad stuff,POR'd and then bent those corners out of 14ga and used body fuser and stainless rivits to attach them. They are nice and heavy and those aren't going any where. the tube is about 3/4 in lower than the corner so they should take the hit first. that jeep doesn't get drivin in the winter enough to worry about the salt rotting it away again.

[gg250xc]

Well done Jeff, it looks good.

[pittim]

Looks awesome!

[tjblair]

Well I got it back form the blaster, primed,and put down a nice coat of black semi gloss. Threw on some nice Warn shackels,threw it on and I believe it is all done. I am pretty pleased with how it turned out.:o:040:
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/tjblair/gas%20tank%20relocation/02231014551.jpg
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/tjblair/gas%20tank%20relocation/0223101458a1.jpg
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr115/tjblair/gas%20tank%20relocation/02231014591.jpg

[limegreentj]

nice!

[ridgerunner97]

Beautiful work there Jeff!

[Jeepin'Jones]

Awesome.

[D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F]

i want one!!! i dont know why but i love tube bumpers. how much for a front and rear?

[muddeprived]

I pity the fool who rear ends that jeep.


Very nice fab work there!

[fathersnsons]

LOOKS GREAT JEFF.
We drove by yesterday on our way to Butler.
When steven did not see your jeep or new SUV on steriods he said we can stop another time.

Anyway, the bumber looks great.
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