TJ Bumper

[mtbjeep]

Hi all. I love the clean, simple look of the old school front bumpers. Does anyone have any idea what kind of a PITA this would be if even possible?

link to pic here for the bumper I am referring to.

Thanks!

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[Powelligator]

Might look goofy but it can be done. You'll probably need a drill and a sawz-all to get it on in such a way that it looks good to you. Here's what the frame looks like under the OE bumper:

 

[Heimkehr]

I love the clean, simple look of the old school front bumpers. Does anyone have any idea what kind of a PITA this would be if even possible?

link to pic here for the bumper I am referring to.

A fellow forum member, @Gregj, fabricated his own bumpers with an identical aesthetic. I'd certainly buy one if it ever went into production.

The aftermarket seems to be stuck on variations of a single front bumper design for the JL, so you may have to DIY a similar solution.

As for the rear bumper, this one deserves a little credit for its attempt at the old school look.

 

[Powelligator]

After seeing the above photo I hereby retract my comment about it looking goofy. I think that looks great.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Piece of channel iron and a good drill? Black spray paint? Pretty much what Jeep did for the TJ

 

[mtbjeep]

@Gregj you taking orders?

 

[Heimkehr]

@Gregj you taking orders?

I'm first in line, having already mentioned the same thing to him.

 

[mtbjeep]

I'm first in line, having already mentioned the same thing to him.

Fine, second in line it is!

 

[Gunfighter]

I'm third in line.

 

[Gregj]

Piece of channel iron and a good drill? Black spray paint? Pretty much what Jeep did for the TJ

Yeah, something like that. LOL

Gregj

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Yeah, something like that. LOL

Gregj

Yours actually looks 100x better than the standard TJ front bumper. If they would have used yours it would have been much better designed with hooks and lights.

 

[Gregj]

Yours actually looks 100x better than the standard TJ front bumper. If they would have used yours it would have been much better designed with hooks and lights.

Thanks, I wanted to keep the modern lights and recovery points with old school aesthetic. I didn’t use channel iron as it has a sharp corner, the CJ bumpers have a rounded edge. I started with 6x6 square tube. I used 1/4 wall but I think *if* I ever did it again I would use 3/16. Drilling all those holes in thick metal sucks! And it would be a bit lighter, ?.
Gregj

 

[LOBBS]

A fellow forum member, @Gregj, fabricated his own bumpers with an identical aesthetic. I'd certainly buy one if it ever went into production.

The aftermarket seems to be stuck on variations of a single front bumper design for the JL, so you may have to DIY a similar solution.

As for the rear bumper, this one deserves a little credit for its attempt at the old school look.

I was just getting ready to tag him here if someone hadn't already. I like the take he had on the rear bumper as well.

 

[LatteSipper]

What Gregj fabbed up is awesome. Appreciate him sharing details for how he did it too, over the summer I messaged him to ask.

My metalwork skills are non-existent, seems like the aftermarket is missing an opportunity, not everyone wants faceted bumpers. I’ve seen similar simple bumpers, but those always seem to be stubby where I’m looking for full width.

When time allows I may give this a shot, otherwise fourth in line lol.

 

[Cutterone]

That is a perfect bumper, my father in law is a metal fabricator, I think we need to have a talk!

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