'87 Suburban Build "munepit" I'm Back! Missed all you guys!

[CherryK5]

That needs to be your avi picture.

And that bumper is saweeeet

 

[munepit]

That needs to be your avi picture.

And that bumper is saweeeet

I changed it, But you can hardly see her. Thanks!

 

[82355]

What did that cost?

Martin

 

[munepit]

The bumper center with the B-52 kit was right around $345.00. Shipping was about $50.00. Powder coating was $90.00 And the 12K winch was $500.00.

I hope that was what you were wondering about.

 

[82355]

Yep, and thank you.

Martin

 

[Smokinthehippies]

your gonna install it tonight so we can see what it looks like right?

 

[munepit]

I don't think so. I am going to do it slowly. I did 3 rivets yesterday and I will do a few today. I dont get much time, as I have a crap load of projects to do(House). Its hard to get more than 30 minutes at a time right now. Its going to be a lot of work getting this on by myself. I will get it done soon though. By this weekend I will have it on!

 

[y5mgisi]

Damn thats bad ass! Can not wait to see it on the truck!!!

 

[magik235]

Outstanding bumper and daughter.

 

[BoondocK5]

Dood,
Cherish the times with your little girl. My youngest child is my daughter, she just turned 6. I catch myself sometimes wondering where the time went? Hell, my oldest son is 15 now! I just can't believe the time went by so quickly.
Take lots of pictures, luckily my wife does.

Sorry, Hijack off.

 

[munepit]

I started grinding rivets. I got a bunch done. I have only a couple left. I don't know if Im doing it the correct way, But I hope this works.

I guess at one point I broke a rivet and put in a bolt, But, I don't remember.

I found some rust on the body mount things.. WTF?

I am concerned about this frame crossmember. Having no winching points on the front, We had to use this and now it is bent. I am hoping that when I get the last few rivets off, The frame doesn't move too much.
Its bent pretty bad. This is from directly under looking up.

 

[munepit]

I also need to clock my winch today and get it mounted to the bumper. I an going to do some waterproffing to it also. I think I am going to do it this way. http://forum.ih8mud.com/winching-recovery/371911-waterproofing-winch.html

What do you think? Should I do it this way, Or is it a waste of time?

Thanks!!!

 

[folkenheath]

That rust is nothing, you are lucky. I would replace the body mounts though. And I woudl eb concerned about the frame too. I had to use a sledge hammer and a bottle jack to bend mine back because the PO had an accident with it or something.

 

[Big Ray]

That bumper is just what I need!!!

It's PERFECT for my 2x4 conversion...thanks for posting!

Your daughter is beautiful! Take lots of pics, she'll be grown before you know it....

 

[munepit]

Thanks bud!! I try and take as many pics and vids as I can.

As for the bumper, Get it!!!!! It is sweet!!!

 

[Big Ray]

Time to pull out the gun and put a hole in the floor!

Lol!


My Bride drives a ZJ....

 

[gotblazers]

Looks sweet

 

[Smokinthehippies]

I know you were talking about waterproofing your winch. I just saw in this months 4 wheel parts mag that smitty is making waterproof winches. I think only in 8 & 10k tho. Don't know if a return or sell your old one to buy a new one is worth it. I think the grease in the thread you linked would be good on your big winch

 

[munepit]

I know this is dumb for me to do, But when I get off work, shoes come off and flip flops go on. I dont think I have ever worked on the burb in shoes. After all the grinding of the rivets, I only burnt my arm from sparks.

All done grinding!! I clocked the winch, and added a little more grease. I hope I didnt over do it.

Before:

After:

I got the winch installed on the bumper.

I think I need to trim the bumper a little. The lever to engage the spool is hitting a little.

And my dog Jake.

 

[folkenheath]

Holy closeup batman! Nice lab.

And thats a lot of grease, looks like you turned the winch into a pump!