Deer/Elk "proof" bumper
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Deer/Elk "proof" bumper
So after hitting a few deers last winter decided to build a replacement:
Before:
Frame supporting:
Mounts:
Bumper:
Finished:
The tube is 4.5 round with 1/4 wall. brackets are 1/2in plate. Frame supports were 3x3 square tube with 1/4 wall, ans 2x6 square 1/4 wall. Was suprised at how little metal there was on the factory mounting bracket on the frame. My bumper wont bend now (just the frame back of the bumper).
It has been deer tested already and it passed with flying colors... and blood.... and fur
I still have to weld on a hitch reciever for a winch and some custom tow hooks i'm machining.
Before:
Frame supporting:
Mounts:
Bumper:
Finished:
The tube is 4.5 round with 1/4 wall. brackets are 1/2in plate. Frame supports were 3x3 square tube with 1/4 wall, ans 2x6 square 1/4 wall. Was suprised at how little metal there was on the factory mounting bracket on the frame. My bumper wont bend now (just the frame back of the bumper).
It has been deer tested already and it passed with flying colors... and blood.... and fur
I still have to weld on a hitch reciever for a winch and some custom tow hooks i'm machining.
Last edited by diesel_fireman20001; 12-09-2009 at 09:51 PM.
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