Project Cheap Bumper Update mini sliders.

[MTBLAZER89]

The build of my cheap bumper is here. I wanted to trim the lower quarters behind the rear tire and after I did it it seemed like a nice spot for a little body protection. Prolly around $15 dollars for this addition. So I believe I am up to $80 on this project.

Cut

Sliders

Pass side

Driver side

They came out ok. I still have to remove the bumper so I can weld up the rest and put a brace on the inside for side impact. I am not sure if I like how they flow with the bumper, but they'll prolly look better with paint. They are functional though right.

 

[pauly383]

Nice The good spot for the brace to the side is right next to the spring hanger . Mine was done so the kicker from the bumper to the frame has a break in it with bolts , so bumper can be removed if need be .

 

[BranndonC]

nice, i want to to trim and add stuff like that soon!

 

[screamer*145]

That is perfect and looks great. I might have to borrow that and do it to mine . Hey pauly do you have pics of your brace I just can pictur what you are saying.

 

[pauly383]

Yes I do . This is how Matt ( az-k5 ) designed it . It ties the side of the bumper to the frame in front of the hanger

 

[cbbr]

That cheap bumper just gets better and better.

 

[k5 krawler 50]

I think it turned out pretty good. I like it.

 

[smokkey1]

good job on the bumper. I'll have to check it out at blazer fest

 

[MTBLAZER89]

Well I don't have the materials to make the brace like paulys. I do however have some 1.25 tube that I am planning on running from the forward end of the slider back at an angle to the bumper mounting bracket. That should work for now.

 

[fabjunkie]

I think that part #00117 http://diy4x.com/misc.htm or something of the like would work well with the 1.25" tube you've got to do it like Pauly's. I think it would be stronger to tie it in by the hanger than back to the bumper itself. I would go with the non-shear type, but then you wouldn't be able to slide it backwards.

 

[pauly383]

Those look cool . And this way you can also high lift from the side with no flex from that tube .