docivy Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Ok guys I was looking around and wasn't to enthused with prices on aftermarket bumpers. When I bought the truck it came with a bumper sitting in the bed so I just robbed the brackets off of it and plated them up. Nabbed some 2"x5"x.25" tube from the local scrap yard and made a complete bumper with flush mount receiver, recovery points, and an adjustable tag bracket. I know I will get a hard time for the tag but I really wanted it up and away from things I might potentially back it into or scrap it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Picture? This is kinda a dead post without one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docivy Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Wouldn't let me put one up so I put the URL in for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee21490 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docivy Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 well thanks! I'm using my phone, i imagine thats why i couldnt get it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I put them all in. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docivy Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 I appreciate it, I'm quite happy with how it turned out. Especially for $75 in materials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Looks real good man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 that's what I think I'm going to end up doing, looks pretty good! a decent looking plate locations always been my killer. how far did you have the receiver square go in / how do you attach a hitch in that set up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docivy Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 that's what I think I'm going to end up doing, looks pretty good! a decent looking plate locations always been my killer. how far did you have the receiver square go in / how do you attach a hitch in that set up The pin goes behind the bumper, I used a 2.5" to 2" reducer from WalMart. It was predrilled and ready to go. I cut 3" off the long side then just set it flush with the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikekaz1 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I like it. It would look cool with a receiver hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daking Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 where did you buy that plate holder? Did you modify it to fold, or is that how it came? If you made it, can you post a better pic of it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docivy Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f53/homemade-rear-bumper-3287249/#post30878041 Couldn't get photos to upload again. There's one on this thread. I made the tag bracket out of 3/4"x1/8" flat bar and scrap from angling the tube ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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