Finished rear bumper & tire carrier

[mrk5]

1500# trailer spindle

I didn't want a bumper that went straight across.

I bought the spindle and crossbar from a guy that was making it for a Jeepster. So I had to add another 18" to make it across the truck.

All finished and painted.

I mounted the bumper by removing the bumper brackets from the end of the frame and making new brackets with c-channel welded to the 2"x6"x3/16" rectangle tube. I also made brackets to bolt to the crossmember that is aft of the gas tank.

I have cardboard templates made for the mounting brackets if anyone's interested.

 

[dontoe]

That's some fine craftsmanship dude. Nice!

 

[yunit]

Looking good.

 

[ktedesco]

Nice job Scott. I like the looks of that bumper.

 

[mrk5]

Thanks for all the compliments guys.

 

[mouse]

Nice job. Tire position is great, still allows you to see out the rear glass...I've seensome built where you can't see very well.

 

[mrk5]

Nice job. Tire position is great, still allows you to see out the rear glass...I've seensome built where you can't see very well.

Thanks. I mounted the tire like that for 2 reasons. One like you mentioned is visibility, and the other is to keep the cantalever down as much as possible.