Building a home made bumper would u do it? - Land Rovers Only

disco12 · 05-17-2006, 12:34 AM

I was thinking of a having my good friend a yota nut build me a front bumper for my D1 he is a pretty good welder I would like to buy a bumper but my job just don't pay enough

Anyhow has anyone did their own bumper or would anyone recommend me save like hell and get a aftermarket bumper.

thanks

RageRover · 05-17-2006, 01:45 AM

Try to avoid aluminum, even though I have no bumper building experience....yet anyhow.

Build it out of a relatively thick gauge steel, but to the point where it isn't to heavy for your front springs. Also are you thinking about a winch? If so, have yours fabricated with a spot for the winch on the bumper. It will become handy if you decide to get a winch.

That is my $.02.

disco12 · 05-17-2006, 02:40 AM

I would get a winch but ur right Pat make it strong but light I'ts just a thought i'm having not sure about it though.

thanks Pat

O.B. · 05-17-2006, 06:10 AM

It's do-able, I'm building one now. I've got my winch mounted, and I'm in the process of building the bumper around it.
Things you might want to keep in mind when comparing home built vs store bought:
-You'll need access to a chop saw, welder, cutting torch, hand grinder, vise, and drill at a minimum. If you want something fancy; wire feed MIG or TIG welder, plasma cutter, and/or a tube bender.
-Cost of material and finish work. These sites have some prices for material, parts, and pieces for fab work:
http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/products.html
http://www.onlinemetals.com/
finish work can be expensive (powdercoating)
-I'm not sure about d1s, but you may also want to consider how to work around the crush cans for safety reasons.

It all boils down to what you want. Show room quality is expensive, but you can still make a nice looking bumper for a couple hundred bucks if you have the resources to do fab work.

WCURoverD90 · 05-17-2006, 08:33 AM

Go for it...A co-worker of mine recently did one for his jeep grand cherokee and he used a thick gauge and it turned out nice. If you know someone who can weld good you will get something exactly like you want it instead of looking forever for one you like.

roverX · 05-17-2006, 10:15 AM

Disco12 - you and I need to sit down with 1stRover and figure some stuff out. I am VERY interested in this also. Check out Moses' front bumper over on MyRover. It is modeled after Steve's RTE bumper. The only thing I would do different is put the winch tray on top for more clearance. I'm not interested in looks. I want functionality and clearance.

disco12 · 05-17-2006, 06:53 PM

this Saturday we'll talk Steven. 1st Rover can't make it.

roverX · 05-17-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by disco12

this Saturday we'll talk Steven. 1st Rover can't make it.

OK, I'll burn some pics to CD for some ideas. I already have some ideas. 1stRover knows where to get some steel for a great price too.

keptin · 05-17-2006, 07:08 PM

I say go for it too!!!

IMO, best material to use would be 3/16" box steel for the bumper and 1/4" steel for the mounts.

You could just use 3/16ths plate, and cut it, but that would be a lot of work!

1st rover · 05-18-2006, 12:59 AM

dude what ever it is you want to build ill help you with just call me at 408 571 9911.
shouldnt be a problem at all building a front bumper. and a rear one too

disco12 · 05-18-2006, 01:30 AM

I was really thinking something along these lines something simple and can carry a winch of course it would be powder coated black.

roverX · 05-18-2006, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disco12

I was really thinking something along these lines something simple and can carry a winch of course it would be powder coated black.

I like that...nice and simple, winch up high, good clearance. The only thing I would add is pieces to go along the sides of the front fenders instead of stopping where the front fender begins. Oh, and front recovery points.

Capt. Ron · 05-18-2006, 12:11 PM

A couple of guys from DiscoWeb built their own, they they look really good. Somebody also built his own rear bumper, and another is making sliders for others. Might make a cardboard model first and tweak that to your liking.

-MOSES- · 05-18-2006, 03:19 PM

Just build it from the mounts out and there are a 100 ways you can do it !
That tube style bumper is pretty nice .

donsdisco · 05-18-2006, 06:57 PM

Build Me One!!!!

05-17-2006, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
disco12 Majesticdisco1 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Union City California Posts: 1,218 Gallery: 0	Building a home made bumper would u do it? I was thinking of a having my good friend a yota nut build me a front bumper for my D1 he is a pretty good welder I would like to buy a bumper but my job just don't pay enough Anyhow has anyone did their own bumper or would anyone recommend me save like hell and get a aftermarket bumper. thanks __________________ 1996 D1 J "Crawler" camo,33x10.50's

05-17-2006, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Try to avoid aluminum, even though I have no bumper building experience....yet anyhow. Build it out of a relatively thick gauge steel, but to the point where it isn't to heavy for your front springs. Also are you thinking about a winch? If so, have yours fabricated with a spot for the winch on the bumper. It will become handy if you decide to get a winch. That is my $.02. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

05-17-2006, 02:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
disco12 Majesticdisco1 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Union City California Posts: 1,218 Gallery: 0	I would get a winch but ur right Pat make it strong but light I'ts just a thought i'm having not sure about it though. thanks Pat __________________ 1996 D1 J "Crawler" camo,33x10.50's

05-17-2006, 08:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
WCURoverD90 RIP Trooper Shawn Blanton Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lake Wylie, SC Posts: 6,765 Gallery: 10	Go for it...A co-worker of mine recently did one for his jeep grand cherokee and he used a thick gauge and it turned out nice. If you know someone who can weld good you will get something exactly like you want it instead of looking forever for one you like. __________________ "All those that believe in Telekinesis, Raise my hand' "If I wanted a Hummer, I would call your girlfriend" Rovers 97 Defender 90 Soft Top 2005 LR3 HSE 1956 Series 1 107 Tow Truck

05-17-2006, 10:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Disco12 - you and I need to sit down with 1stRover and figure some stuff out. I am VERY interested in this also. Check out Moses' front bumper over on MyRover. It is modeled after Steve's RTE bumper. The only thing I would do different is put the winch tray on top for more clearance. I'm not interested in looks. I want functionality and clearance. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

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05-17-2006, 06:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
O.B. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 234 Gallery: 0	It's do-able, I'm building one now. I've got my winch mounted, and I'm in the process of building the bumper around it. Things you might want to keep in mind when comparing home built vs store bought: -You'll need access to a chop saw, welder, cutting torch, hand grinder, vise, and drill at a minimum. If you want something fancy; wire feed MIG or TIG welder, plasma cutter, and/or a tube bender. -Cost of material and finish work. These sites have some prices for material, parts, and pieces for fab work: http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/products.html http://www.onlinemetals.com/ finish work can be expensive (powdercoating) -I'm not sure about d1s, but you may also want to consider how to work around the crush cans for safety reasons. It all boils down to what you want. Show room quality is expensive, but you can still make a nice looking bumper for a couple hundred bucks if you have the resources to do fab work.

05-17-2006, 06:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
disco12 Majesticdisco1 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Union City California Posts: 1,218 Gallery: 0	this Saturday we'll talk Steven. 1st Rover can't make it. __________________ 1996 D1 J "Crawler" camo,33x10.50's

05-17-2006, 07:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	I say go for it too!!! IMO, best material to use would be 3/16" box steel for the bumper and 1/4" steel for the mounts. You could just use 3/16ths plate, and cut it, but that would be a lot of work! __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

05-18-2006, 12:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
1st rover rovering?? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, Ca. Posts: 689 Gallery: 0	dude what ever it is you want to build ill help you with just call me at 408 571 9911. shouldnt be a problem at all building a front bumper. and a rear one too __________________ -Nikunj 1993 Range Rover Classic LWB 1995 VW JETTA

05-18-2006, 01:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
disco12 Majesticdisco1 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Union City California Posts: 1,218 Gallery: 0	I was really thinking something along these lines something simple and can carry a winch of course it would be powder coated black. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1996 D1 J "Crawler" camo,33x10.50's

05-18-2006, 12:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Capt. Ron on, off, on, off, on... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In front of the blue lights! Posts: 748 Gallery: 0	A couple of guys from DiscoWeb built their own, they they look really good. Somebody also built his own rear bumper, and another is making sliders for others. Might make a cardboard model first and tweak that to your liking. __________________ 03 Disco w/CDL 95 Disco 98 Disco: my first (gone)

05-18-2006, 03:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
-MOSES- The MoFab Man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tejas Posts: 439 Gallery: 0	Just build it from the mounts out and there are a 100 ways you can do it ! That tube style bumper is pretty nice . __________________ * * http://www.MoFab.org * * * Are you gonna pass that ?? * 99' D1 55' S1 86" RHD SW 00' RR 4.6 HSE My Favorites: http://www.texasrovers.com/ http://pikespeakrovers.com/ http://oeminstock.com/ http://greatbasinrovers.com/ http://MyRover.net/ Yep, thats my truck in the avatar....

05-18-2006, 06:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
donsdisco Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 32 Gallery: 0	Build Me One!!!!

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