Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
bumpers.

Thanks

----------
Tim J
Chassis - 1984 CJ7
Engine - SBC 305
http://www.4x4owners.com

Re: Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

I built a set of front and rear rear rock crawler style bumpers for my
'87 YJ from 2"x5" tube several years back. They are fully sealed and
tested for air tank use, I've never fired them up as tanks: just not
enough air to make it worthwhile with 10.50 x 15 tires. If you do the
math on mine, they are 2.8 gallon tanks. A 2x4 tube will be 20% less
capacity.

On the other hand, I like the bumpers for looks and general ruggedness.
The front bumper has and integrated winch mount as well as a pair of
bosses for tow shackles and/or tow bar mounts. Uses the standard tow
hook bolt holes to hold it down as well as the tow hook. Weighs about 75
pounds. Rear bumper has an integrated 2" receiver hitch that goes
through the bumper rather than hanging below, keeps it from hanging up
as often. The mounts for the rear bumper were extened forward so that
the mouting bolts go through the frame rather than just using the holes
where the bumperettes mount. Weighs about 50 pounds. Both bumpers are
57" long with tapered ends. These bumpers come out to the center of the
tires, just about right for mashing down brush without getting the
remains caught between the tire and frame. Rock crawler people like much
shorter versions.

I have some pics around somewhere, they are not on-line after I switched
ISP's and didn't put the web site back up on the air.

timothyljanssen@gmail.com wrote:
> I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
> bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
> the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
> could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
> friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
> constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
> anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
> do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
> look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
> the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
> bumpers.
>
> Thanks
>
> ----------
> Tim J
> Chassis - 1984 CJ7
> Engine - SBC 305
> http://www.4x4owners.com
>

Re: Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

I built a set of front and rear rear rock crawler style bumpers for my
'87 YJ from 2"x5" tube several years back. They are fully sealed and
tested for air tank use, I've never fired them up as tanks: just not
enough air to make it worthwhile with 10.50 x 15 tires. If you do the
math on mine, they are 2.8 gallon tanks. A 2x4 tube will be 20% less
capacity.

On the other hand, I like the bumpers for looks and general ruggedness.
The front bumper has and integrated winch mount as well as a pair of
bosses for tow shackles and/or tow bar mounts. Uses the standard tow
hook bolt holes to hold it down as well as the tow hook. Weighs about 75
pounds. Rear bumper has an integrated 2" receiver hitch that goes
through the bumper rather than hanging below, keeps it from hanging up
as often. The mounts for the rear bumper were extened forward so that
the mouting bolts go through the frame rather than just using the holes
where the bumperettes mount. Weighs about 50 pounds. Both bumpers are
57" long with tapered ends. These bumpers come out to the center of the
tires, just about right for mashing down brush without getting the
remains caught between the tire and frame. Rock crawler people like much
shorter versions.

I have some pics around somewhere, they are not on-line after I switched
ISP's and didn't put the web site back up on the air.

timothyljanssen@gmail.com wrote:
> I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
> bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
> the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
> could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
> friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
> constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
> anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
> do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
> look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
> the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
> bumpers.
>
> Thanks
>
> ----------
> Tim J
> Chassis - 1984 CJ7
> Engine - SBC 305
> http://www.4x4owners.com
>

Re: Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

I built a set of front and rear rear rock crawler style bumpers for my
'87 YJ from 2"x5" tube several years back. They are fully sealed and
tested for air tank use, I've never fired them up as tanks: just not
enough air to make it worthwhile with 10.50 x 15 tires. If you do the
math on mine, they are 2.8 gallon tanks. A 2x4 tube will be 20% less
capacity.

On the other hand, I like the bumpers for looks and general ruggedness.
The front bumper has and integrated winch mount as well as a pair of
bosses for tow shackles and/or tow bar mounts. Uses the standard tow
hook bolt holes to hold it down as well as the tow hook. Weighs about 75
pounds. Rear bumper has an integrated 2" receiver hitch that goes
through the bumper rather than hanging below, keeps it from hanging up
as often. The mounts for the rear bumper were extened forward so that
the mouting bolts go through the frame rather than just using the holes
where the bumperettes mount. Weighs about 50 pounds. Both bumpers are
57" long with tapered ends. These bumpers come out to the center of the
tires, just about right for mashing down brush without getting the
remains caught between the tire and frame. Rock crawler people like much
shorter versions.

I have some pics around somewhere, they are not on-line after I switched
ISP's and didn't put the web site back up on the air.

timothyljanssen@gmail.com wrote:
> I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
> bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
> the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
> could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
> friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
> constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
> anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
> do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
> look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
> the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
> bumpers.
>
> Thanks
>
> ----------
> Tim J
> Chassis - 1984 CJ7
> Engine - SBC 305
> http://www.4x4owners.com
>

Re: Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

A fabricator friend of mine is doing up a rear bumper for a friend that will
also be used as an air tank...

Here's the beginning stages...he just started it the other day...I'm sure
he'd be happy to answer any of your questions...

http://nsjc.proboards38.com/index.cg...1748351&page=1

Good luck!

Jeff





<timothyljanssen@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171977352.341448.52710@k78g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
> bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
> the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
> could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
> friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
> constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
> anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
> do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
> look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
> the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
> bumpers.
>
> Thanks
>
> ----------
> Tim J
> Chassis - 1984 CJ7
> Engine - SBC 305
> http://www.4x4owners.com
>

Re: Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

A fabricator friend of mine is doing up a rear bumper for a friend that will
also be used as an air tank...

Here's the beginning stages...he just started it the other day...I'm sure
he'd be happy to answer any of your questions...

http://nsjc.proboards38.com/index.cg...1748351&page=1

Good luck!

Jeff





<timothyljanssen@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171977352.341448.52710@k78g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
> bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
> the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
> could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
> friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
> constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
> anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
> do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
> look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
> the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
> bumpers.
>
> Thanks
>
> ----------
> Tim J
> Chassis - 1984 CJ7
> Engine - SBC 305
> http://www.4x4owners.com
>

Re: Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

A fabricator friend of mine is doing up a rear bumper for a friend that will
also be used as an air tank...

Here's the beginning stages...he just started it the other day...I'm sure
he'd be happy to answer any of your questions...

http://nsjc.proboards38.com/index.cg...1748351&page=1

Good luck!

Jeff





<timothyljanssen@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1171977352.341448.52710@k78g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
> bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
> the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
> could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
> friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
> constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
> anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
> do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
> look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
> the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
> bumpers.
>
> Thanks
>
> ----------
> Tim J
> Chassis - 1984 CJ7
> Engine - SBC 305
> http://www.4x4owners.com
>

Re: Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

I particularly like the post that was concerned that 3/16" tube would be
able to withstand 160 psi safely.


"Jeff (4X4PLAY)" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:CmLCh.96817$Fd.41832@edtnps90...
>A fabricator friend of mine is doing up a rear bumper for a friend that
>will also be used as an air tank...
>
> Here's the beginning stages...he just started it the other day...I'm sure
> he'd be happy to answer any of your questions...
>
> http://nsjc.proboards38.com/index.cg...1748351&page=1
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
>
>
> <timothyljanssen@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171977352.341448.52710@k78g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
>> bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
>> the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
>> could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
>> friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
>> constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
>> anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
>> do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
>> look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
>> the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
>> bumpers.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> ----------
>> Tim J
>> Chassis - 1984 CJ7
>> Engine - SBC 305
>> http://www.4x4owners.com
>>
>
>

Re: Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

I particularly like the post that was concerned that 3/16" tube would be
able to withstand 160 psi safely.


"Jeff (4X4PLAY)" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:CmLCh.96817$Fd.41832@edtnps90...
>A fabricator friend of mine is doing up a rear bumper for a friend that
>will also be used as an air tank...
>
> Here's the beginning stages...he just started it the other day...I'm sure
> he'd be happy to answer any of your questions...
>
> http://nsjc.proboards38.com/index.cg...1748351&page=1
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
>
>
> <timothyljanssen@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171977352.341448.52710@k78g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
>> bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
>> the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
>> could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
>> friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
>> constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
>> anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
>> do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
>> look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
>> the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
>> bumpers.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> ----------
>> Tim J
>> Chassis - 1984 CJ7
>> Engine - SBC 305
>> http://www.4x4owners.com
>>
>
>

Re: Bumper Air Tank Pictures
 

I particularly like the post that was concerned that 3/16" tube would be
able to withstand 160 psi safely.


"Jeff (4X4PLAY)" <jrhiltz@av.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:CmLCh.96817$Fd.41832@edtnps90...
>A fabricator friend of mine is doing up a rear bumper for a friend that
>will also be used as an air tank...
>
> Here's the beginning stages...he just started it the other day...I'm sure
> he'd be happy to answer any of your questions...
>
> http://nsjc.proboards38.com/index.cg...1748351&page=1
>
> Good luck!
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
>
>
> <timothyljanssen@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1171977352.341448.52710@k78g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> I've read a fair amount of information about people building air tank
>> bumpers, but, what I haven't seen is any good pictures that show what
>> the finished project looks like. I've got a 1984 CJ7 that really
>> could use some new bumpers (among other things). I've also got a
>> friend who is a welder by trade that has offered to help me in
>> constructing both front and rear bumpers out of 2x4 stock. Does
>> anyone have any pics that I could check out. The last thing I want to
>> do is waste the time making everything and then deciding it doesn't
>> look good. My other concern is that I really need to have a hitch on
>> the Jeep, so I'm curious how people have handled this with the custom
>> bumpers.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> ----------
>> Tim J
>> Chassis - 1984 CJ7
>> Engine - SBC 305
>> http://www.4x4owners.com
>>
>
>