Cutting stock bumper?
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TJ2
TJ Expert
You gotta have a strong arm and a tight grip with the cutting disc.
If you are not in good shape physically, do not go this route for the disc will fly away from you.
WARNING: If this happens, you might hurt yourself and maybe cut your front grille with your cutting disc .
That turned out great. :thumbsup:
For comparison, here's how mine turned out "without" angling the ends. As mentioned, I wanted to put on the MOPAR end caps. Keeping the stock driving lights was also important to me.
TJ2
TJ Expert
What are you talking about? Anybody with a bit of skill should be able to cut holes with a grinder and the proper saw attached!!!
... don't try this at home kids ...
TJ2
TJ Expert
I built my bumper using 1/4" thick rectangular steel tube. I cut it based on the shape I wanted and capped the ends welded and grinded to look smooth. It was very inexpensive as the rectangular tub was sitting as scrap at a local steel supply. I have a band saw so it was easy to cut.
TJ2
TJ Expert
This was my original CAD design but I made changes while fabbing it
If any one wants the CAD drawings let me know
If any one wants the CAD drawings let me know
BoldlyGoing
TJ Addict
I cut mine down with a 4” grinder to the point that the mopar angled end caps still fit, painted it, and bolted it back up. I’ve been happy with it.
I wouldn’t suggest a sawzall- the blade moves around way too much.
I wouldn’t suggest a sawzall- the blade moves around way too much.
I cut mine with a sawzall and it turned out great. Just make sure to have 2 brand new heavy duty metal blades, one for each side.
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yeah that looks really nice..as soon as i go home for spring break the cutting will begin :headbang:
That's really nice work @ jeepnwilly! Have you/are you going to paint the bar and support or ...have u already
JK bumper is a whole different animal than what is on a TJ. Sawzall works for those.
I'm curious. Why can't we use a sawzall on the TJ bumper? I've accurately and cleanly cut through much thicker steel than the TJ stock bumper with a recip. I would argue that it is a safer option than a cut off wheel.
No one said you can't. The JK bumper is covered in plastic, and has thinner metal underneath, so the sawzall works great for that without removing the bumper. Someone else pointed out that the sawzall would most likely move around more. Personally, if I was to cut the bumper, I'd take it off and cut it away from the Jeep where it could be rotated.
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