SKRUGS Posted January 2, 2017 Had some time off. Started building new front bumper.1/8 inch steel. Is not done yet. Need to finish welding it.Have to bend 1.5 inch pipe for a round lights. 5 Bamps, wollip, ASD Dad and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted January 2, 2017 Wow, nice fab work! Cant wait to see it when it is done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aabel Posted January 5, 2017 That's some secret service style battering ram bumper right there! You could jump in a motorcade and not miss a beat LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted January 9, 2017 Getting closer. :) 5 Gman65, OklahomaNV, Bamps and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted January 9, 2017 Nice work! What are you going to paint or coat the bumper in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted January 9, 2017 Spray on bed liner. 1 ASD Dad reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted February 12, 2017 Bars around lights.Almost done. 5 Bamps, ASD Dad, Gman65 and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted February 12, 2017 Nice work! Any idea how many hours you have into it so far? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted February 14, 2017 Probable 40+ hours.Most of that thinking and stairing at the truck. :idea: 4 timsbeast, trdriver71, ASD Dad and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted February 19, 2017 The back side. 2 Bamps and handsomeNV reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) I feel the welding is done. Edited February 19, 2017 by SKRUGS 4 Bamps, handsomeNV, ASD Dad and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted February 20, 2017 It's got a mean Mad Max vibe going on! Nice work, can't wait to see it coated and mounted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trdriver71 Posted February 20, 2017 Very nice work there. More fab skills than I have. Interested in what it would look like when its done. :worship: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bamps Posted February 24, 2017 Very well done!!! Its coming along great!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted March 10, 2017 Added some more steal.I "Should" be done welding now. ;)Going to drive around with it on for a few weeks. See if I want to change anything.Then sand blast and bed liner coating. Measured before and after install. Dropped the front wheel well 1/8". 4 ASD Dad, handsomeNV, Bamps and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted March 10, 2017 Wow. That is a lot of steel! Very Mad Max looking NV you have now. Do you have a lot of critters you can hit or were you just going for that look? I've hit deer before and it was ugly. My friend hit a moose in MT and lost badly! Local NVP owner hit a big buck with their 3 week old NVP and did over $10K in damage. Very nice job on the bumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chphilo Posted March 13, 2017 Nice. Does your bumper interfere with the front sensors at all? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aabel Posted March 14, 2017 I see holes are already drilled for sensors. Looks like the truck from Duel !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted March 17, 2017 I have the SV. No front sensors.Once the Line X is on, no more welding.Those holes are for "Future" stuff. I can bolt on brackets or lights. 1 trdriver71 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted April 26, 2017 Had it sandblasted. Waiting for tax return, then Line X put on. It weights in at 130lbs. 3 trdriver71, ASD Dad and RaisingRices reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KDS Posted April 27, 2017 Wow! That looks awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted May 8, 2017 $857 of Line X.. Ready to be installed. 2 trdriver71 and ASD Dad reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted May 9, 2017 Nice work! Thanks for posting the build thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Small Factory Posted May 12, 2017 Beautiful job. Will the front nose drop significantly with the added weight? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKRUGS Posted May 17, 2017 ALL DONE!!!! :) Stock bumper 46lbs.New bumper 156lbs.With added weight of 110lbs. Measured above the front wheel. Dropped 1/8" Lights.2 on bottom, Hella 500 fog lights.Center top row, Hella 1000 pencil beam.2 left and 2 right, Hella 500 Black magic driving beam.2 outside amber lights are turn signals. 3 ASD Dad, trdriver71 and Glidedon reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
