My build page has more details, so go there (last pages) if you want to see more. It gets less traffic so I figured I’d post here too in case anybody cares to go see more of the bumper’s build. Shameless plug 
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Homebrew Bumper is Done!
- Thread starter nutt7
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Looks like the tire just touches the gate? If so, are you worried about paint damage or a vibration squeak?
I like how it's centered on a frame rail, which should minimize any bouncing fore/aft. What keeps those side tubes from bending into the body? Have you put a jack on there to simulate using them?
Very nice!
Looks good
Time will tell how you like it or any modifications need.
Time will tell how you like it or any modifications need.
It has about 1/2” between the tire and gate. Pushing it hard won’t let it hit the gate, but I imagine if I slammed it hard enough the bushings might compress enough for contact.
My only thing to help is this piece of triangulation. I would like to tie back to the frame but I don’t see an effective way to do it and keep my body uncut. Haven’t tried a jack, but I imagine this is the weakest part of the design. Maybe later on I’ll add another brace on the top pipe. I should have already, but I was worried it would be too close to the body.
nbrown2500
3/4 ton
I wanted to do the exact same thing but leave the original bumper and install the tire carrier on my hitch, nicely done.
