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Hey guys here's my build thread for my bumper for the rubi.
Our team's welding sponsor just got a cnc plasma so I plan to have the plates for the bumper cut on that.
The plan is to use 3/16 scrap steel plate.
I'm working on the design now and if I can find cheap steel I would like to get the plates cut before Christmas break then weld it up over the break. But like all my projects it will probably take a lot longer than that.
The plan is to have a integrated winch plate, brush guard, mounts for factory fog lights, and bolt on d ring mounts.
Here is a teaser pic: I am getting my inspiration from a bumper I saw a while back on jeep forum.
http://http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1199.snc4/155178_462192464038_655819038_5822681_3834850_n.jp ghttp://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1199.snc4/155178_462192464038_655819038_5822681_3834850_n.jp g
joshs1ofakindxj
11-26-2010, 10:47 AM
Which bolt on d-rings? Hummer ones?
Which bolt on d-rings? Hummer ones?
I'm not 100% sure yet. I was thinking that it would look good with a gray bumper and two black bolted on d ring mounts like you see for the jk's but after seeing their prices I may just go weld on/through.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs599.ash2/155108_463014164038_655819038_5835325_6830105_n.jp g
Here's what I have so far. I have to take some winch measurements tomorrow. I think I'm going to have to extend the front out a bit for winch clearance but ill know for sure tomorrow.
what software ya using?
lookin man!
I'm using solidworks. Here's a newer pic:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1208.snc4/156027_463509129038_655819038_5845802_8062445_n.jp g
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Well today I got a 4x4 sheet of 3/16 and 15 foot of 1.25 1/8 in thick tubing. Total price was 113. So now I just have to finalize the design and get it cut.
For the design I am debating about extending the ends to protect the flairs a little bit better.
simquail
12-21-2010, 04:16 PM
Nice. Are you going to weld every corner or are you goint to bend in some places?
MemorEsto
12-21-2010, 04:20 PM
Looks like the Smittybilt XRC. SolidWorks is the shit!
Welp just and update. I am going to weld all corners. I have the design and cut paths done but the guy that has the cnc plasma has been out with the flu so no cutting for me. That means I can't get it cut till after break. That is kinda bad timing as I will have tubes for a mini baja car then so this is getting put off for a bit but not long.
well just an update. I got all the plate pieces cut and the tube bent. Here's some pictures:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs788.ash1/167855_492276039038_655819038_6295966_1486517_n.jp g
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1360.snc4/163213_492775879038_655819038_6303814_229601_n.jpg
The plates cut really well with little slag.
I have four weeks of class left and then three weeks before heading to Nevada so I'm planning to weld up the bumper as part of my pre-west build up.
Finally got home to do some work:
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/ewozz/rubitoy/002.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/ewozz/rubitoy/003.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/ewozz/rubitoy/007.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/ewozz/rubitoy/008.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/ewozz/rubitoy/009.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p166/ewozz/rubitoy/012.jpg
I'll do the finish welding tomorrow.
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