94 Blazer homemade bumpers
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07-05-2009 | 04:32 PM
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94 Blazer homemade bumpers
My 94 Blazer needed some help with the bumpers. This is my first off road truck.
This is a trail truck where protection is needed.
I removed the stock bumpers and Factory tow hitch to gain a little ground clearance. (For sale if any one needs them.)
The truck will be on a trailer for transport. Easy tie downs are needed. I installed a receiver front and rear for my future plans of having a winch.
The stock bumper bracket was shaved 1/2" so the 4" channel Iron would sit flat. Then the upper stock bolt hole was used, and a new hole was drilled to secure the bottom of the 4" channel.
To help protect the frame and better secure the bumper 3/8 flat Iron was bolted to the stock tow hook mounts using the flat tow hook metal insert.
The rear uses the same bolt locations as the stock bumper and tow hitch. Four at each corner.
My next project will be to flip the rear axle to gain 2" of lift. and crank the T-bars a little
This is a trail truck where protection is needed.
I removed the stock bumpers and Factory tow hitch to gain a little ground clearance. (For sale if any one needs them.)
The truck will be on a trailer for transport. Easy tie downs are needed. I installed a receiver front and rear for my future plans of having a winch.
The stock bumper bracket was shaved 1/2" so the 4" channel Iron would sit flat. Then the upper stock bolt hole was used, and a new hole was drilled to secure the bottom of the 4" channel.
To help protect the frame and better secure the bumper 3/8 flat Iron was bolted to the stock tow hook mounts using the flat tow hook metal insert.
The rear uses the same bolt locations as the stock bumper and tow hitch. Four at each corner.
My next project will be to flip the rear axle to gain 2" of lift. and crank the T-bars a little
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07-05-2009 | 05:13 PM
They certainly look functional!
#3
07-05-2009 | 11:20 PM
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Where did you get those bumpers?
#4
07-05-2009 | 11:27 PM
I believe he made them.
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07-05-2009 | 11:37 PM
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Most of the metal was in the garage.I did have to buy more C channel for the front bumper. Also the chain loops.
I'm getting better at making receiver tubes. I can't see paying $18 for a 8" long 2' 1/2" tube with a 1/4" piece of 3" around the outside. The C channel is cut to slide the 2 1/2" tube inside. Then welded front and back.
This is the first time building a bumper for a truck. I have built a few snow plow mounts. Much the same style work.
I have been debating on putting some 1" tube in front of the lights. I figure I will wait till I put on the 3" body lift to see where I'm at then add them.
I'm getting better at making receiver tubes. I can't see paying $18 for a 8" long 2' 1/2" tube with a 1/4" piece of 3" around the outside. The C channel is cut to slide the 2 1/2" tube inside. Then welded front and back.
This is the first time building a bumper for a truck. I have built a few snow plow mounts. Much the same style work.
I have been debating on putting some 1" tube in front of the lights. I figure I will wait till I put on the 3" body lift to see where I'm at then add them.
Last edited by M. Lowes; 07-05-2009 at 11:40 PM.
#6
07-08-2009 | 03:03 PM
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Sweet go ram something!
#7
07-08-2009 | 04:11 PM
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Cool bumpers... nice work!
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07-08-2009 | 05:35 PM
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Sweet! Looks good man!
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07-09-2009 | 07:25 AM
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07-09-2009 | 07:37 AM
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A couple of small trees will fix that lmao, it doesn't take much to scratch stuff.