I got the idea for the bumper from this site. I think Dremu and Tankgril? cant think of the other right now. I will edit it in later. Thanks for the great ideas!
The Front bumper is a 2x8 rectangle tube, 1/4" wall. I welded two bolts for the fairlead inside the tube so they are permenant now. Then welded a flat piece of metal to the top and bottom of the fairlead opening to make sure there is not any flex around the opening for the fairlead. The "D" ring mounts are 1" solid steel and go through the tube and are bolted to the frame. I sandwiched the frame between the 1" plate and a 1/4" of plate on the outside for good measure. The tube itself is welded to the 1" plate on both the front and back side. I also welded some extra metal around the front portion just to ensure it is extra solid. And I liked the look.
The trailer I had made. The storage box houses a battery and charging wires along with conduit for a winch on the trailer front. Now I have to trade my Half-ton Silverado in for a Duramax 2500HD. I am waiting until 2013 trucks come out though. The half-ton pulls it fine on level to small inclines but it is a dog up any decent hill. It has a 10,325lb towing capacity but it just doesnt have the balls when it comes to hills. I also need the extra strength in the rear springs. I have to put the truck further back than I like due to how far the truck tends to sag. So I just gotta be nice to my truck till about October and then trade in for the 2500.
Just thought I would share. Oh, I built a rear bumper also. Same Idea as the front except it is a 2x6 1/4" rectangle and it isn't bend inward.
Here are some pics.
The Front bumper is a 2x8 rectangle tube, 1/4" wall. I welded two bolts for the fairlead inside the tube so they are permenant now. Then welded a flat piece of metal to the top and bottom of the fairlead opening to make sure there is not any flex around the opening for the fairlead. The "D" ring mounts are 1" solid steel and go through the tube and are bolted to the frame. I sandwiched the frame between the 1" plate and a 1/4" of plate on the outside for good measure. The tube itself is welded to the 1" plate on both the front and back side. I also welded some extra metal around the front portion just to ensure it is extra solid. And I liked the look.
The trailer I had made. The storage box houses a battery and charging wires along with conduit for a winch on the trailer front. Now I have to trade my Half-ton Silverado in for a Duramax 2500HD. I am waiting until 2013 trucks come out though. The half-ton pulls it fine on level to small inclines but it is a dog up any decent hill. It has a 10,325lb towing capacity but it just doesnt have the balls when it comes to hills. I also need the extra strength in the rear springs. I have to put the truck further back than I like due to how far the truck tends to sag. So I just gotta be nice to my truck till about October and then trade in for the 2500.
Just thought I would share. Oh, I built a rear bumper also. Same Idea as the front except it is a 2x6 1/4" rectangle and it isn't bend inward.
Here are some pics.
