Pre-Runner Bumper
Hey! So I'm really big into the pre-runners looks and functionality. Eventually I want my 92 ranger to be one, but that's long in the future. For now however, I can get the look down: I want to build a pre runner type bumper, round tubing with a skid plate, maybe a few kc lights (or a light bar) and possibly a stinger. I have a design I like from a different user on the TRS forums. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...322f5a52c1.jpg
That's his on a 88 I think.http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...5516531dc3.jpg The front of my 92 isn't to much different but it'll be a different fabrication. Really what I'm looking for is design plans, and or some measurements on tubing and thickness of tubing. Plus how do I mount a skid plate? I know there's a cross member under the hood that could be used, but I'll see what you guys can help me out with. Any help will be greatly appreciated! :) |
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http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...adb1eeed4b.jpg
This is my truck. Different year but same concept. I use 1.75x.120 mild steel. Use tabs to mount the skid plate. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11...909543ae62.jpg |
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How did you mount the bumper on the bottom? Also, nice truck man :)
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Just a tube going from one side of the frame to the other. I gave it a bend to make it sit lower. Thanks!
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I like it, but I don't have a tube bender so I might do small cuts on the tubing to bend it, then weld it together
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Yeah you could do that
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It seems easier, I'm terrible with a tube bender.. :/
---------- I still need to figure out how much material I'm going to need, and start designing it on paper with measurements |
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I like V2 better
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Thanks. That's what I have on the truck now.
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That also is a good bumper design, like the winch idea. I do need to acquire one
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That is great looking bumper, nice work Stephen, did you build it? there are some nice benders out there , I think I am gona buy this one,
http://www.affordablebender.com/ I think bumper building out here in Tennessee could take off, I will use my truck as a Guiney pig |
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Thanks. I built both of the bumpers at my friends shop. He helped out a lot.
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I'm at my friends at the moment installing a new exhaust, but soon I'll come up with a design for the bumper!
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http://www.fordrangerforum.com/membe...aint-booth.jpg
This is it so far, the bender works nice, I got m skid plate made last night, and bought some 7 in KC's off of Ebay |
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