Jeep JK Wrangler Homemade Stubby Front Bumper Write-Up

Not the best pics but a free mod nonetheless
 

Attachments

  • 1426546279062.jpg
    1426546279062.jpg
    60.8 KB · Views: 691
  • 1426546304999.jpg
    1426546304999.jpg
    60.4 KB · Views: 692
  • 1426546327259.jpg
    1426546327259.jpg
    75.3 KB · Views: 702
smooth cut

JDDK, what did you cut with to get such a smooth transition from the main bumper and your modified end cap? I cut an extra bumper I picked up and the cut looks horrible. It is straight, just doesn't look as good as yours.
 
I used a sawsall with a couple old crappy blades that I had to force through the metal bumper. I actually strained my lower back doing it. It was getting dark too. I cleaned the edges with a file. Then i cut the end caps off the 2 pieces and notched them and slid them inside the bumper.
 
Use tape to mark your cut lines and get new long metal cutting blades and it should go easier than mine. Also easier to do while on the vehicle as the sawsall is very unstable and its motion is like a jackhammer.
This entire mod is like 30 minutes going slow.
I used an angle grinder to cut in the notches on the endcaps so they could slide inside at least an inch. This way I could screw through the overlap from inside and underneath so there are no visible bolts or rivets. Be sure to cut those end caps a little long initially.
 
Anyone by chance do this mod on a naked bumper without the cover and cutting of the crush cans? Little more work but I wonder what the skeleton style would like.
 
Finally got around to making a stubby!

The best part is I only had to buy a $16 plastic welding kit and two cans of spray-on liner. I like it a lot better than the original but I still want to do the hidden winch mod.
IMG_3203.jpgIMG_3210.jpgIMG_3215.jpg
 
RoughRider said:
Should I remove the factory air damn first?
Click to expand...

Yes, some people leave the plastic skid plate off but I decided to trim the sides and put it back on until I can get a new metal skid plate.

If you plan on welding the plastic then you should hold on to some of your trimmed pieces so you can use them as filler material to fill the gap on the underside of the connection. Here are some photos of the weld. Not sure why but my photos are rotating -90 degrees????
IMG_3206.jpg
IMG_3201.jpg
 
Last edited:
That looks great man I was actually able to hide my screws underneath the inside of the bumper
Here's mine just finished
ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1468283378.756255.jpg
ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1468283388.607162.jpg
ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1468283398.491461.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom