Custom Bumper Project

[rowhard]

just minor scuffs,

Chris, I watched you at Moab this year, Minor scrapes. Anyone, everyone, get photos first. Remember, he works on carriers. Ever watch them naval aviators land on a carrier, OMG

Just kidding, if Chris say it is good, it is good and worth the money, go for it Bill

[Triathlete]

Alright then...I'll run out and buy 2 right after I get my light weight tires!j/k

So, how well does that tail pipe jack work if you are in a situation where you can not run your engine?

Remember, he works on carriers. Ever watch them naval aviators land on a carrier, OMG

I used to work on those guided projectiles that make those great displays of landingmanship!
This was one of my babies...

[JoFotoz]

Riff Raff...the hi lift jack is akin to chop-sticks.

They are BOTH still around...because THEY BOTH WORK....




I smell a lift and ''tire change'' challenge at Moab next year!:







jo

PS..My first bannnnnnanna dance...

....I feel good ..do be do be do be dooo...I new that I would!

[Marlin]

You guys are a trip, the exhaust bag takes about 45 seconds or so to inflate, works on any surface and as for holes....wait for it, wait for it.....that is why god gave us floor mats Thick rubber, conform to any shape, and will protect the bag. I do not see fire trucks running around with hi-jacks, they have inflatable bags.

Anyway, as for hi-jack points, not gonna happen, I will integrate tow points, not for me of course, but in case I have to pull a Jeep out in reverse

I should have some pic updates next weekend for the bumper and with any luck a final product, the hitch in the front is not a planning thing, it is a go or no go, if it isn't goin in, then the bumper isn't happening. Not much longer I promise....

[Riff Raff]

Ah; thanx MARLIN, you totally rock. Now, take that Billy & Jo-- neener, neener, neener!!!

Oh, and thank you too ROWHARD for the added support as well.

[Triathlete]

I smell a lift and ''tire change'' challenge at Moab next year!:

Campground games...yipee! Funny, when ZuZoo was "official" they used to have ZuZoopaluza on the last day at the Portal field (the field now is the upscale section) where we played fun stuff like "spotter challenge" were the blindfolded driver was guided through an obstacle course by their chosen spotter! Fun fun fun!

[rowhard]

So, how well does that tail pipe jack work if you are in a situation where you can not run your engine?



I used to work on those guided projectiles that make those great displays of landingmanship!
This was one of my babies...

Well, would think you wouldn't be off roading alone, I sure wouldn't be so would use my mates tailpipe.

This is the wonderful one eleven (F-111) I worked on 18 of my 22 years in the Air Force. D's at Cannon, E's at RAF Upper Heyford, and the F's at RAF Lakenheath. Also a few transit A's and FB's from SAC but never a C from Australia


Use to think Air Force pilots were Sierra Hotel (which they are) until I started watching the Military Channel. Naval aviators do have some 'serious attachment's' as David Hobbs would say on Formula 1 coverage on the speed channel.

They are, daring young men in their flying machines

Now back to our normally televised thread, Marlin's custom bumper project

[pbkid]

[Triathlete]

Na, just entertaining ourselves while we wait for the next update!

[Marlin]

Alright, update, after mowing the lawn and cleaning up all the fireworks and beer cans from last night, I spent a little while with my baby.
Number 1, the spare tire mount is still solid, I took my oldest out mudding and a little baja for fun. Had the VX airborne a few times, the mount didn't move.

On to the bumper, number 2, the Twincutter is awesome!!
I cut through 2" diameter, 1/8" wall thickness steel in seconds, very little kickback, very smooth cut.
Cons: metal chips everywhere, but the cut is smooth, and all the cuts are "freehand" since there is no deck to use, but if you are careful, yo uget great cuts in any direction. Another con is that it seems to get hot pretty quick. I would never use this on wood, a circular saw would be much better. But for steel, it crushes my sawzall and my jigsaw.

Here is all I got done, but it took a bit, metal work is no joke. The tubing that is mounted is via one bolt that held the factory bumper on. I will leave the one bolt and weld a bead when I get into the shop. The 2 1/4" tubing will slide over the tubing shown, and hitch pins will hold the two together. It is a SNUG fit, so not worried about vibration or anything like that. As I said, these two types of tubing are the same used for fifth wheel landing gear and slideout support struts on RVs.

Now, back to your previous entertainments, as far as pilots being Sierra-hotel, they are, **** Heads.

[don moore]

that gives me an idea on missle tubes placements..for a project...