4th Gen rear bumper build-up

[Good Times]

Mark

go here: Linkie

Once Glassworks gets a production fender it'll add another vendor to the list of goodies for the 4th gen.

My neighbor does pc's so I'm going to see how much it'll cost to get the bumper pc'd there. if not we'll find someone else.

[expatoz]

Mark

go here: Linkie

Once Glassworks gets a production fender it'll add another vendor to the list of goodies for the 4th gen.

My neighbor does pc's so I'm going to see how much it'll cost to get the bumper pc'd there. if not we'll find someone else.

Thanks Lance!

[BruceTS]

I made the bumper as flush to the body work to give maximum clearance in the wheelwell. Once he goes to 35's, I'll make any adjustments then. When I re-did my rear suspension, I ended up cutting over an inch off my bumper and had to massage the body work to prevent rubbing during full articulation.

[BruceTS]

Got part of the carrier finished, mainly was working on the latching mechanism

[Good Times]

looks good bruce!

[freejake3]

Nice fabwork Bruce. Where are you getting those delron bushings from?

[BruceTS]

Nice fabwork Bruce. Where are you getting those delron bushings from?

I purchased all the pieces for the hinge from Kartek...

Looks like a interesting latching mechanism idea. I'd like to see some more detailed "action" shots of it (opening, closing, etc..)

OK I compiled all the shots into one image, hope this explains how it works....

I welded a threaded sleeve into the 2x4 tube, screw in the rod end, install the clamp handle and it's held in place with a pull pin.

I did it this way for simplicity and when you remove the carrier, there's only a threaded hole left. If for some reason the lever flips open, no worries about having the carrier swing open.

All the parts were found at McMaster Carr......

98320A613 ZINC-PLATED STEEL RING-GRIP QUICK-RELEASE PIN, 5/8" DIAMETER, 1.3" USABLE LENGTH
90983A223 GRADE 8 ZINC-PLATED STEEL COUPLING NUT, 5/8"-11 SCREW SIZE, 2-1/8" LENGTH, 15/16" WIDTH
2440K27 FULLY THREADED 4140 STEEL ROD END, 5/8"-11 THREAD SIZE, 1-1/4" HEAD DIA, 3-1/2"LENGTH
61525K14 FAST-ACTION CLAMPING HANDLE, 5/8" BORE

[BruceTS]

just a little update, got too hot today! But I did get the upright for the tire mount aligned, keeping it 2" away from the hatch. reused part of the middle bumper plastic section, trimmed it to fit and then started sheeting in the rest of the bumper. Spent the rest of the time just doing all the welding.....

[Lee]

damn, lookin good! keep us updated...

[calrockx]

i saw the bumper this past weekend, it is looking good. real good. everything you could want out of a custom bumper, with strength, lights, tire carrier, shackle hangers, and looks.