Mike, Dang! Did I ever learn a bunch. I have never done this before but I figure if I watch it time and again I will succeed easily. Great explanations not only for what you planned but also why it works. Paul
Thank you Paul. You have to start somewhere so just work through projects bit by bit. Sometimes people get overwhelmed by looking at the whole project at once. While it’s good to have a vision of what you want it’s not good to be overwhelmed by focusing on its entirety. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Thanks for taking the time to watch and I’m glad you enjoyed it and it was informative. Mike
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Your welds are the best I've seen on utube. Heck the whole bumper is the nicest I've seen. Nice work.
Thank you. I appreciate the comments. I have a full shop your on my channel. It’s very detailed and a bit lengthy but I hope you’ll check it out. I also have a show quite a bit of my old shop in earlier videos as well. Mike
Thank you. Nothing wrong with MIG (GMAW). Most of this bumper was welded using the GMAW process, only a very small percentage was welded using the TIG (GTAW) process. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Mike
Very nice,I love your fine eye for detail and so beautifully explained.One little thing I did notice was the lack of a strengthening gusset on the inside of the vertical and horizontal where the tyre mount connects,has it been ok without this ?
Thank you. I actually did tie a gusset into the carrier spindle. It has been working flawlessly without any drooping. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Mike
@@zmotorsports62 I did notice the strengthening on the spindle which was very nice but I did mean near the top of the inside of the L section where the wheel is mounted to.If you go to 32.30 minutes in you will see where I mean.Cheers
One more thing,can you please link me to where you got that latch from it looks like what I am after for a wheel carrier I am designing at the moment,I can only find inline D latches but I like the 90 degree pull in type like your one.Cheers
Shane Gunn sorry, I misunderstood. I don’t gusset those areas because the tire pulls in tight to the lower bar and doesn’t allow any flex. If the tire was hanging out in mid-air it would be a good idea to gusset that 90-degree weldment. The way it is there is a lot of surface area for weld which makes it very strong. On my personal Jeep it is the same way and I carry a 37” tire. I have over 95k miles on my Jeep and it’s holding strong. Thanks. Mike
Shane Gunn sorry don’t have a part number fir the clamp but I purchased it from McMaster Carr. It is a DeStaco brand and is actually a straight pull but I use it as a 90-degree pull.
Not sure if you will see or respond to this comment, but im currently in a fab class and making my own side armor with steps, but was curious if you had a blueprint and LOM(list of materials) needed for a bumper, I have an 06 TJ
I’m sorry, no plans, blueprints or LOM. I build my numbers on the fly and no two are the same. I simply use either 1/4”, 3/16” or 10-gauge P&O sheet as far as materials. Thanks for watching. Mike
Excellent build! By chance do you remember where you got the latch from? I’m doing a similar build and have been searching for a good locking mechanism and am quite fond of your latch.
If memory serves I got the hardware components for that particular bumper from Ruffstuff Specialties. I’ve also bought similar components from A to Z fabrication. Thanks for watching. Mike
Love the rear bumper Mike , you did an exceptional job !! I just found your channel yesterday and I'm enjoying your content . You are one hell of a fabricator Sir . My wife and I live in Utah also , just curious what part of Utah your in . My wife and I also are Jeep owners , hers is a 07 JK , mine is a 03 TJ . Until next time take care .
Thank you. I outgrew my last shop so when I built this one I not only went larger but organized it a bit better for efficient work flow. Hope you enjoy the shop tour video and thanks again for taking the time to watch. Mike
Do you know what size those original bolts that’s on the tailgate. I don’t have on there and getting ready to install rusty tire carrier Was hoping Rusty’s provide bolts for the Tailgate
vERY NICELY DONE,i am actually in process off making one myself, the bumper is finished and i will be welding on the spindle this week, i have one question how long was the bottom piece that welds to the spindle 40" maybe???
@@zmotorsports62 ahh ok ,i noticed the locking type clasp works very smooth but i couldnt tell if its grabbing the back side of the l bracket ?? does the clasp have a slight bend so it grabs the corner? your latch seems to be the smoothest ive seen yet and plan on doing the same! thanks for the response mike i appreciate the feed back!.
The latch is a Destaco brand that I modified slightly to overhand the end of the lower tube and I welded the receptacle onto the bumper so it pulls straight. I also welded a small tab on the top of the clamp so I could install a 1/4” push pin into securing the toggle clamp. Mike
@@zmotorsports62 OH i didnt see the push pin for the clamp in the video but i did see the push pin for the swing out to lock it while its open, i bought the style similar to yours, but mine you can lock the latch in order from preventing it to unlatch,also i think instead of cutting the latch and drilling more holes for it to over hang i will weld a small piece 2" square flat stock enough for the over hang and drill tap holes on the tab to to match the ones on the latch possibly ,im waiting on all my parts to arrive as i just finished fabricating and welding it up today!. cheers have a great holiday and new year!, ps what state are you from??.
That’s a shop made tool. I made that in-house. There’s some detail on how I fabricated it over on garagejournal.com on my thread entitled ZMotorsports Shop Projects 2.0. Thanks for watching. Mike
Went back to watch you build this bumper. You are a true craftsman. Your skills are amazing. Great video.
Thank you David. Much appreciated.
Mike
Great video. One of the best I have ever seen. I need to do that on my 91 YJ. Too bad you are not my neighbor.. Great Job
Thank you. I appreciate the comments and thanks for watching.
Mike
Thank you for sharing and fantastic job on talking through your thought process. Perfectly designed and executed. Thumbs up!
Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and for the comments.
Mike
Mike, Dang! Did I ever learn a bunch. I have never done this before but I figure if I watch it time and again I will succeed easily. Great explanations not only for what you planned but also why it works. Paul
Thank you Paul. You have to start somewhere so just work through projects bit by bit. Sometimes people get overwhelmed by looking at the whole project at once. While it’s good to have a vision of what you want it’s not good to be overwhelmed by focusing on its entirety. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and I’m glad you enjoyed it and it was informative.
Mike
Your welds are the best I've seen on utube. Heck the whole bumper is the nicest I've seen. Nice work.
Thank you. I’m flattered.
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Mike
Great work. Nice details.
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Mike
You are truly a professional!
Thanks you, I appreciate that and thanks for watching.
Mike
Your craftmanship is just stunning, thank you for sharing the whole build.
Thank you, I appreciate that. I’m just trying to share with others what I have learned over the years.
Thanks for watching.
Mike
Nice job, thanks for sharing. Great looking shop, maybe you can give a tour of the shop.
Thank you. I appreciate the comments.
I have a full shop your on my channel. It’s very detailed and a bit lengthy but I hope you’ll check it out. I also have a show quite a bit of my old shop in earlier videos as well.
Mike
amazing craftsmanship. well done.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
Mike
Amazing job. I would be honored to have that bumper!
Thank you. I appreciate that and thanks for watching.
Mike
Your skills are at higher level. Definitely stunning
Thank you, I appreciate that.
Mike
Man! Great work on this project. Looking forward to building my own and will steal some of your ideas!!!
Thank you. Steal away.
Thanks for watching.
Mike
Really nice shop and quality work!
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Mike
Great Video. Perfect bumper too.
Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.
Mike
Beautiful work i really enjoy watching u put your awesome set up at your shop on video and teach us up ad comers your tips. Thanks
Thank you Dylan. I’m glad you enjoy my videos and thank you for taking the time to watch them.
Mike
Watched it twice 👍thanks ✌️
Thank you for watching.
Mike
Nice job, thanks for sharing.
Thank you. Thanks for watching.
Mike
Makes me want to sell my Mustang, buy another Jeep and build stuff for it.. Excellent work.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
I love building shit for the Jeep but I also enjoyed my cars when I had them. Tough choice.
Mike
Great video. Thanks. I'm looking forward to building one soon. I'll be settling for MIG, though.
Thank you. Nothing wrong with MIG (GMAW). Most of this bumper was welded using the GMAW process, only a very small percentage was welded using the TIG (GTAW) process.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Mike
love your bumper. any suggestions on where to buy that spindle from and the d rings or did you fab those yourself
Thanks for the comment.
I’ve purchased components from both A to Z Fabrication as well as Ruff Stuff Specialties.
Mike
thanks
love your garage journal build thread
Very nice,I love your fine eye for detail and so beautifully explained.One little thing I did notice was the lack of a strengthening gusset on the inside of the vertical and horizontal where the tyre mount connects,has it been ok without this ?
Thank you.
I actually did tie a gusset into the carrier spindle. It has been working flawlessly without any drooping.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.
Mike
@@zmotorsports62 I did notice the strengthening on the spindle which was very nice but I did mean near the top of the inside of the L section where the wheel is mounted to.If you go to 32.30 minutes in you will see where I mean.Cheers
One more thing,can you please link me to where you got that latch from it looks like what I am after for a wheel carrier I am designing at the moment,I can only find inline D latches but I like the 90 degree pull in type like your one.Cheers
Shane Gunn sorry, I misunderstood. I don’t gusset those areas because the tire pulls in tight to the lower bar and doesn’t allow any flex. If the tire was hanging out in mid-air it would be a good idea to gusset that 90-degree weldment. The way it is there is a lot of surface area for weld which makes it very strong.
On my personal Jeep it is the same way and I carry a 37” tire. I have over 95k miles on my Jeep and it’s holding strong.
Thanks.
Mike
Shane Gunn sorry don’t have a part number fir the clamp but I purchased it from McMaster Carr. It is a DeStaco brand and is actually a straight pull but I use it as a 90-degree pull.
Not sure if you will see or respond to this comment, but im currently in a fab class and making my own side armor with steps, but was curious if you had a blueprint and LOM(list of materials) needed for a bumper, I have an 06 TJ
I’m sorry, no plans, blueprints or LOM. I build my numbers on the fly and no two are the same.
I simply use either 1/4”, 3/16” or 10-gauge P&O sheet as far as materials.
Thanks for watching.
Mike
@@zmotorsports62 I appreciate the quick reply but hey I figured it didn't hurt to ask, great video though
Excellent build! By chance do you remember where you got the latch from? I’m doing a similar build and have been searching for a good locking mechanism and am quite fond of your latch.
If memory serves I got the hardware components for that particular bumper from Ruffstuff Specialties. I’ve also bought similar components from A to Z fabrication.
Thanks for watching.
Mike
Thanks for sharing your knowledge God has blessed you
Yes. My wife and I are very blessed.
Thank you for watching and for the comments.
Mike
Love the rear bumper Mike , you did an exceptional job !! I just found your channel yesterday and I'm enjoying your content . You are one hell of a fabricator Sir . My wife and I live in Utah also , just curious what part of Utah your in . My wife and I also are Jeep owners , hers is a 07 JK , mine is a 03 TJ . Until next time take care .
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. I’m glad you stumbled across my channel and you are enjoying it.
We live in West Haven, UT.
Mike
@@zmotorsports62 we live in Ogden . Watching your shop tour right now. Amazing shop ! Wow !
Thank you. I outgrew my last shop so when I built this one I not only went larger but organized it a bit better for efficient work flow.
Hope you enjoy the shop tour video and thanks again for taking the time to watch.
Mike
That was awsome
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Mike
Do you know what size those original bolts that’s on the tailgate. I don’t have on there and getting ready to install rusty tire carrier
Was hoping Rusty’s provide bolts for the Tailgate
Sorry, I don't know off the top of my head.
vERY NICELY DONE,i am actually in process off making one myself, the bumper is finished and i will be welding on the spindle this week, i have one question how long was the bottom piece that welds to the spindle 40" maybe???
I can’t remember the exact length of the bottom tube but seems like about 36-40” is about right.
Thanks for watching.
Mike
@@zmotorsports62 ahh ok ,i noticed the locking type clasp works very smooth but i couldnt tell if its grabbing the back side of the l bracket ?? does the clasp have a slight bend so it grabs the corner? your latch seems to be the smoothest ive seen yet and plan on doing the same! thanks for the response mike i appreciate the feed back!.
The latch is a Destaco brand that I modified slightly to overhand the end of the lower tube and I welded the receptacle onto the bumper so it pulls straight. I also welded a small tab on the top of the clamp so I could install a 1/4” push pin into securing the toggle clamp.
Mike
@@zmotorsports62 OH i didnt see the push pin for the clamp in the video but i did see the push pin for the swing out to lock it while its open, i bought the style similar to yours, but mine you can lock the latch in order from preventing it to unlatch,also i think instead of cutting the latch and drilling more holes for it to over hang i will weld a small piece 2" square flat stock enough for the over hang and drill tap holes on the tab to to match the ones on the latch possibly ,im waiting on all my parts to arrive as i just finished fabricating and welding it up today!. cheers have a great holiday and new year!, ps what state are you from??.
Utah
Very nice, where do you get the spindle and latch from?
I purchased those from Ruff Stuff. I’ve also purchased from A to Z Fabrication. I alternate between the two.
Thanks for watching.
Mike
Who makes your TIG rest?
That’s a shop made tool. I made that in-house.
There’s some detail on how I fabricated it over on garagejournal.com on my thread entitled ZMotorsports Shop Projects 2.0.
Thanks for watching.
Mike
@@zmotorsports62 thanks, I'll definitely check it out
solid !!!
Where did you get that spindle?
If memory serves I purchased that one from A to Z Fabrication.
Thanks for watching.
Mike
@@zmotorsports62 thank you. I'm gonna build one for my Jeep.
He can’t read a tape measure but an awesome bumper