I just bought a welding machine that is a stick and tig welder. As soon as I get the metal and rent an argon tank its going to be time to build a custom bumper and roof rack. Will defiantly be posting up pictures as i start building. Can not wait.

 

Sounds like another build thread is soon to come maybe? Can't wait for pics of the bumper! =P

 

most defiantly gonna be another build thread!

 

Stick (SMAW) weld the back of the bumper & TIG the front. TIG will give you the nice industrial welded look without the spatter & nice uniform weld beads. Stick on the rear will add more strength (wider weld) & the appearance won't matter. Plus stick will be quicker.
I look forward to pics & if you need any ideas PM me. Welder/fitter for 16 years & still am doing it off n on.

 

i'm a welder/fitter of 10 years. I have an idea but more ideas for the rear would be nice because of the 2nd gens are a little weird on the rear lol.

 

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For the rear I'd make built in tow points for D rings, pocket accessory/reverse lights that can be aimed a little. One bumper I saw was actually doing double time as an air tank. It had a schrader valve to fill it, air hose coupling & a gauge built in. I thought that was really cool & usefull.

 

Sounds like some good ideas. Now i need to start drawing some stuff up. Thanks Rottidog.

 

well i just built a custom front bumper i would like to put some picks up but im new to the forum and not sure how to do that yet im also a welder for about 18 years im also aws certed

 

to post pictures you need to make an photobucket account

upload them to photobucket and then post the direct link into this logo

then walah you have your picture posted =P

 

thanks for the help