Tim J

On Feb 20, 10:39 am, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote:
> 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.
>
>
>
> timothyljans...@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- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I'm glad to hear that the bumpers look good. I really like the idea
of the integrated winch mount on the front, and the receiver hitch on
the back going through the bumper. I'm curious to see how you did
it. If you ever manage to find the pictures you had, could you send
me the one of the receiver hitch in the rear? Also, I realize that
this is not a lot of storage, but I intend to have an air compressor
as well, so the tanks are really more of a buffer than anything else.
Unless of course I decide to add additional tanks somewhere else on
the jeep and tie them all together, which I've been thinking about.
But, first thing is first. I think I'm going to try and draft up some
plans and post them so I can get feedback from anyone willing to put
in their two cents on the design. I don't want to end up in a "why
didn't I think of that the first time" situation.

Thanks again,
Tim

Tim J

On Feb 20, 10:39 am, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote:
> 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.
>
>
>
> timothyljans...@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- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I'm glad to hear that the bumpers look good. I really like the idea
of the integrated winch mount on the front, and the receiver hitch on
the back going through the bumper. I'm curious to see how you did
it. If you ever manage to find the pictures you had, could you send
me the one of the receiver hitch in the rear? Also, I realize that
this is not a lot of storage, but I intend to have an air compressor
as well, so the tanks are really more of a buffer than anything else.
Unless of course I decide to add additional tanks somewhere else on
the jeep and tie them all together, which I've been thinking about.
But, first thing is first. I think I'm going to try and draft up some
plans and post them so I can get feedback from anyone willing to put
in their two cents on the design. I don't want to end up in a "why
didn't I think of that the first time" situation.

Thanks again,
Tim

Tim J

On Feb 20, 10:39 am, RoyJ <spaml...@microsoft.net> wrote:
> 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.
>
>
>
> timothyljans...@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- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I'm glad to hear that the bumpers look good. I really like the idea
of the integrated winch mount on the front, and the receiver hitch on
the back going through the bumper. I'm curious to see how you did
it. If you ever manage to find the pictures you had, could you send
me the one of the receiver hitch in the rear? Also, I realize that
this is not a lot of storage, but I intend to have an air compressor
as well, so the tanks are really more of a buffer than anything else.
Unless of course I decide to add additional tanks somewhere else on
the jeep and tie them all together, which I've been thinking about.
But, first thing is first. I think I'm going to try and draft up some
plans and post them so I can get feedback from anyone willing to put
in their two cents on the design. I don't want to end up in a "why
didn't I think of that the first time" situation.

Thanks again,
Tim

billy ray

Don't forget that you will need rocker protection as well. 2x6 tubing has
a fair storage capacity.


>
> I'm glad to hear that the bumpers look good. I really like the idea
> of the integrated winch mount on the front, and the receiver hitch on
> the back going through the bumper. I'm curious to see how you did
> it. If you ever manage to find the pictures you had, could you send
> me the one of the receiver hitch in the rear? Also, I realize that
> this is not a lot of storage, but I intend to have an air compressor
> as well, so the tanks are really more of a buffer than anything else.
> Unless of course I decide to add additional tanks somewhere else on
> the jeep and tie them all together, which I've been thinking about.
> But, first thing is first. I think I'm going to try and draft up some
> plans and post them so I can get feedback from anyone willing to put
> in their two cents on the design. I don't want to end up in a "why
> didn't I think of that the first time" situation.
>
> Thanks again,
> Tim
>

billy ray

Don't forget that you will need rocker protection as well. 2x6 tubing has
a fair storage capacity.


>
> I'm glad to hear that the bumpers look good. I really like the idea
> of the integrated winch mount on the front, and the receiver hitch on
> the back going through the bumper. I'm curious to see how you did
> it. If you ever manage to find the pictures you had, could you send
> me the one of the receiver hitch in the rear? Also, I realize that
> this is not a lot of storage, but I intend to have an air compressor
> as well, so the tanks are really more of a buffer than anything else.
> Unless of course I decide to add additional tanks somewhere else on
> the jeep and tie them all together, which I've been thinking about.
> But, first thing is first. I think I'm going to try and draft up some
> plans and post them so I can get feedback from anyone willing to put
> in their two cents on the design. I don't want to end up in a "why
> didn't I think of that the first time" situation.
>
> Thanks again,
> Tim
>

billy ray

Don't forget that you will need rocker protection as well. 2x6 tubing has
a fair storage capacity.


>
> I'm glad to hear that the bumpers look good. I really like the idea
> of the integrated winch mount on the front, and the receiver hitch on
> the back going through the bumper. I'm curious to see how you did
> it. If you ever manage to find the pictures you had, could you send
> me the one of the receiver hitch in the rear? Also, I realize that
> this is not a lot of storage, but I intend to have an air compressor
> as well, so the tanks are really more of a buffer than anything else.
> Unless of course I decide to add additional tanks somewhere else on
> the jeep and tie them all together, which I've been thinking about.
> But, first thing is first. I think I'm going to try and draft up some
> plans and post them so I can get feedback from anyone willing to put
> in their two cents on the design. I don't want to end up in a "why
> didn't I think of that the first time" situation.
>
> Thanks again,
> Tim
>