Date To Be Set -Front Tube Bumper-

ReshmaX00 · **Joined:** Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:46 pm **Posts:** 73

So.. this is just a planning day, trying to see if we have the resources to do what I want. Basically I want to build a front bumper out of pipe. There won't be much bending involved with the design I've got in my head but quite a bit of welding. The only real bend will be one V bend basically. I'll but the pipe and the metal and whatnot. For now this is just the planning phase. Just wondering if we will be able to complete this job. I don't have the tools, knowledge or skills to do it myself. Sooooo, I'm reaching out to you all in BKLYN :]

Think we can do this?

Bklyn.X · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:46 pm

…getting a bit ambitious aren’t we? You figure how you’re going to attach it to the frame horns? You going to want a winch sooner or later if you keep wheeling, figure out how to incorporate it into the bumper?
I’m not trying to bring you down or kill a dream but a bumper is a though thing to make right and I’ve seen a number of horrible ones on many Xterras…
If you notice, all your Brooklyn friends have bought theirs....

DC xterra · **Joined:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:37 pm **Posts:** 498

http://www.addictedoffroad.com/index.ph ... cts_id=662

colorado sir

c3PO · **Joined:** Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:08 pm **Posts:** 388

Wasn't there another fabrication company in PA or NY that also made xterra stuff?

Fromfrontier2Xterra · **Posted:** Mon Dec 08, 2014 11:44 pm

There is hardcore off-road in PA.

http://www.hardcoreoffroadpa.com

They have done some nice steel ones that I have seen and pricing is very good. Not sure about tube but I'm sure they can make it.

DC xterra · **Joined:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:37 pm **Posts:** 498

http://p-p-engineering.myshopify.com/co ... ont-bumper

DC xterra · **Joined:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:37 pm **Posts:** 498

Fromfrontier2Xterra wrote:

There is hardcore off-road in PA.

http://www.hardcoreoffroadpa.com

They have done some nice steel ones that I have seen and pricing is very good. Not sure about tube but I'm sure they can make it.

youd have to drive up to them so they can measure the rig for tube

BKxterra718 · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:00 am

those tubes expose your radiator to rocks and shite - no bueno

Bklyn.X · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:49 am

I agree, I no likey...

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ReshmaX00 · **Joined:** Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:46 pm **Posts:** 73

It wouldn't be solely tubes tho. Metal plates in the front will be there between the tubes.

I get what you're saying though. I've got more research to do and what not before it's official. I'm not looking to build something that's gunna do hardcore crawling with. I just want something that'll look nice and provide better protection than plastic lol. This was just a feeler to see if we could weld something together if I made the blueprint, did all the research, and got all the supplies.

Conjim · **Joined:** Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:14 pm **Posts:** 144

We ( meaning fj) have tube bumpers and they all have skid plate for the radiators and lines. They are sturdy and I've seen some take a beating

It can be done but do your research or buy one premade

Bass4Runner · **Posted:** Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:27 pm

I would recommend buying one as well,
by the time you price it out and get it done it will be equal to or more than just buying one.
2nd gens should be out there for sale.

LizardKing · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:07 am **Posts:** 332

DC xterra wrote:

http://www.addictedoffroad.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=662

colorado sir

I think they did this one:

bottobro · **Posted:** Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:46 pm

RLC in Kentucky makes a nice Xterra bumper for a decent price. That's what mine is. And the owner James is real easy to work with (any custom cuts or ideas you have)

http://www.rlcweldfab.com/

ReshmaX00 · **Joined:** Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:46 pm **Posts:** 73

There is alot of research I still have to do. Thanks for the suggestions.

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