Ideas on my rear bumper

GPER · 12-13-2011, 04:21 PM

I'm building a new rear bumper, similar to the one I have. My problem is the square stock I'm using is three inches and the clevis mounts are three inches. Mounting them through the bumper won't work unless I trim them a lot. I also want to use the bumper for an air tank also.

So I was thinking of welding the clevis mounts, and the receiver hitch to the bottom of the bumper. That would keep the bumper open for an air tank. Any other ideas????? I"m also going to trim the points off of the ends of the bumper too.

I also made so new shock mounts for the rear.

T-bird · 12-13-2011, 04:55 PM

Instead of installing the clevis mounts vertically like evryone does, you could mount them horizontally plane in the center of the tube similar to how you have it laid out in the picture. Then you could weld it on both sides and keep it air tight for your air tank. I have seen a few guys mount them this way but never for that reason.

superjeep · 12-13-2011, 07:27 PM

Notch them down to one inch square and drill a one inch through hole and weld them front and back sides. They will resemble a mushroom stem w/head.

GPER · 12-14-2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-bird

Instead of installing the clevis mounts vertically like evryone does, you could mount them horizontally plane in the center of the tube similar to how you have it laid out in the picture. Then you could weld it on both sides and keep it air tight for your air tank. I have seen a few guys mount them this way but never for that reason.

I like that better than mounting them on the bottom. Who has weld on air fitting bungs????

GPER · 12-14-2011, 03:23 PM

Most of the clevis mounts are toward the center of the bumper, my feelings are they should be by the bumper mounts the bumper is 3/16th 3x3. What atre your thoughts???

superjeep · 12-14-2011, 07:39 PM

I alighn mine with the frame so it is pulling were it is mounted.

shawn

GPER · 12-15-2011, 03:37 PM

Things are coming along nicely.
http://www.terrainstompers.com/forum...?p=34334#34334
Waiting for the bungs to get here then find some heavy wall tube for the swing out.

I was thinking about welding receiver hitch stock in corner to use as jack stands.

gothodgie · 12-16-2011, 01:31 AM

looks good... i like the look of the clevis mounts laying flat like that...

GPER · 12-17-2011, 09:59 PM

I got the air fitting bungs, the hitch welded on the the ends tacked on so I can cut the points off of the ends.

GPER · 08-04-2012, 08:44 PM

I think my table will work out great

I'm not going to have time to mount the rack this week so that, the wiring for the winch and the plumbing for the air will be later

67fastback · 08-05-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GPER

I think my table will work out great

I'm not going to have time to mount the rack this week so that, the wiring for the winch and the plumbing for the air will be later

man that looks like alot of weight added to the rear of the rig.. i know Splattt and rear tire 35" and swing out mount and all want so make it bounce up and down when i get on it to get up a hill the spinal welds did crack once already and had to re weld it. and another mount to the cage to tie it in to help out the weight issue...

I did have to take it from the back of the tire tube over to the rear of the cage to help support it.

GPER · 08-05-2012, 10:55 AM

It is a little heavier than the other bumper, but I coated the gas cans so they don't have to be kept full to keep them from rusting. The mounts are bolted to the Matkins level III frame so they are not going anywhere.

I went with a square design so I could use angle iron welded to the bumper for extra support. I'm more of an old school kind of guy that likes the old school trail riding/ camping. The way we did it before all of the extreme stuff.

Incommando · 08-05-2012, 11:38 AM

I 'wheeled a bunch in the mid 80's then got out of jeeps in favor of drag racing for 15 or 20 years. Getting back into 'wheeling now and boy has it changed. I have always felt that a moderate rig doing all that it can to tackle a moderate obstacle gives you the same thrill as an extreme rig conquering an extreme obstacle... just without the bragging rights maybe.

Sorry for the hijack...

The rear bumper looks great and perfect for a CJ. The table idea worked out very well. If the bumper comes up missing don't look in Bellbrook for it because it won't be here on the back of another CJ..Seriously...no need to even check...

GPER · 08-05-2012, 04:05 PM

You are close enough I will keep an eye out

I still need to slip the rack on, run electric and air.

I wonder if all the extreme stuff isn't causing the troubles that the trails are having. Sometime I'm going to take a road trip to see some of the old spots that have been closed ( legally you know).

GPER · 08-06-2012, 10:21 PM

My daughter has a friend over so they helped set the rack on and tested it while they were here.

The canopy part needs some fine tuning but will work fine.

The winch needs to be wired up and some sort of hook to fit into the rim of the spare tire to lift it up.

Incommando · 08-06-2012, 10:25 PM

Good deal.

12-13-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Ideas on my rear bumper I'm building a new rear bumper, similar to the one I have. My problem is the square stock I'm using is three inches and the clevis mounts are three inches. Mounting them through the bumper won't work unless I trim them a lot. I also want to use the bumper for an air tank also. So I was thinking of welding the clevis mounts, and the receiver hitch to the bottom of the bumper. That would keep the bumper open for an air tank. Any other ideas????? I"m also going to trim the points off of the ends of the bumper too. I also made so new shock mounts for the rear.

12-15-2011, 03:37 PM	#7
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Things are coming along nicely. http://www.terrainstompers.com/forum...?p=34334#34334 Waiting for the bungs to get here then find some heavy wall tube for the swing out. I was thinking about welding receiver hitch stock in corner to use as jack stands. Last edited by GPER; 12-15-2011 at 04:14 PM.

12-16-2011, 01:31 AM	#8
gothodgie Join Date: May 2009 Location: loveland Posts: 843 Images: 49	looks good... i like the look of the clevis mounts laying flat like that... __________________ chris hodges 96 fzj80 3x locked, 4"lift, 37s, homebrew sliders and bumpers,a work in progress 71 fj55, SOA, locked...The jungle bus... retired

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12-13-2011, 04:55 PM	#2
T-bird Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Centerville Posts: 123	Instead of installing the clevis mounts vertically like evryone does, you could mount them horizontally plane in the center of the tube similar to how you have it laid out in the picture. Then you could weld it on both sides and keep it air tight for your air tank. I have seen a few guys mount them this way but never for that reason.

12-13-2011, 07:27 PM	#3
superjeep Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 88	Notch them down to one inch square and drill a one inch through hole and weld them front and back sides. They will resemble a mushroom stem w/head.

12-14-2011, 03:23 PM	#5
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	Most of the clevis mounts are toward the center of the bumper, my feelings are they should be by the bumper mounts the bumper is 3/16th 3x3. What atre your thoughts???

12-14-2011, 07:39 PM	#6
superjeep Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 88	I alighn mine with the frame so it is pulling were it is mounted. shawn

12-17-2011, 09:59 PM	#9
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	I got the air fitting bungs, the hitch welded on the the ends tacked on so I can cut the points off of the ends.

08-04-2012, 08:44 PM	#10
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	I think my table will work out great I'm not going to have time to mount the rack this week so that, the wiring for the winch and the plumbing for the air will be later

08-05-2012, 10:55 AM	#12
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	It is a little heavier than the other bumper, but I coated the gas cans so they don't have to be kept full to keep them from rusting. The mounts are bolted to the Matkins level III frame so they are not going anywhere. I went with a square design so I could use angle iron welded to the bumper for extra support. I'm more of an old school kind of guy that likes the old school trail riding/ camping. The way we did it before all of the extreme stuff.

08-05-2012, 11:38 AM	#13
Incommando Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kettering OH Posts: 61	I 'wheeled a bunch in the mid 80's then got out of jeeps in favor of drag racing for 15 or 20 years. Getting back into 'wheeling now and boy has it changed. I have always felt that a moderate rig doing all that it can to tackle a moderate obstacle gives you the same thrill as an extreme rig conquering an extreme obstacle... just without the bragging rights maybe. Sorry for the hijack... The rear bumper looks great and perfect for a CJ. The table idea worked out very well. If the bumper comes up missing don't look in Bellbrook for it because it won't be here on the back of another CJ..Seriously...no need to even check...

08-05-2012, 04:05 PM	#14
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	You are close enough I will keep an eye out I still need to slip the rack on, run electric and air. I wonder if all the extreme stuff isn't causing the troubles that the trails are having. Sometime I'm going to take a road trip to see some of the old spots that have been closed ( legally you know).

08-06-2012, 10:21 PM	#15
GPER Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 811	My daughter has a friend over so they helped set the rack on and tested it while they were here. The canopy part needs some fine tuning but will work fine. The winch needs to be wired up and some sort of hook to fit into the rim of the spare tire to lift it up.

08-06-2012, 10:25 PM	#16
Incommando Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kettering OH Posts: 61	Good deal.