Custom Steel Bumper and Winch

BoilerCommander · Post by **BoilerCommander** » March 24th, 2009, 12:53 am

I am picking up this bumper and skid plate with my tax refund, adding a winch soon there after..

With little to no experience in winching, I will most likely turn to you all for support and lessons in the near future. Now that things are coming together I might actually be able to take the Xk out!

Jeeptech · Post by **Jeeptech** » March 24th, 2009, 6:12 pm

Nice!

Lenny · Post by **Lenny** » March 24th, 2009, 8:58 pm

Very nice. Can't wait to see it.

gunguy · Post by **gunguy** » March 24th, 2009, 9:01 pm

I am going to try and put on a winching 101 class this year, we have a few experts in the club now that im sure would be willing to give a hand. I am working on the date and I have most of the classroom handouts that would be needed.

BoilerCommander · Post by **BoilerCommander** » March 31st, 2009, 9:55 am

I think I am going to powder coat the bumper black and get the bottom skid plate silver. Do any of you know a good powder coating place in the area with reasonable pricing?

It will take about a month for him to build the bumper so I have a little time, and time to find an appropriate whinch

Or do you think I should chop up my front bumper and add this:

http://www.getlost4x4.com/tabid/55/Cate ... fault.aspx

There is about a $450 difference, but I dont know if I can clean it up enough to make it look as nice

BoilerCommander · Post by **BoilerCommander** » April 28th, 2009, 5:22 pm

Well... good thing I met Swamp Thing because GetLost4x4 is changing directions and becoming an off road enthusiast company that helps with technical and DIY tips. Basically, his operating cost was to high to continue to make parts. He had to outsource almost everything (steel fab, powder coating etc) and do the welding and customizing himself.
He was selling super sliders for $600, bumpers for over $1,000, and spare tire carriers for $680... none of which came powdercoated or finished, just primered... and then tack on over $200 for shipping

The good thing is, he will be helping others make parts for their cars, so maybe he will give me some of his designs! Most of the XK parts work on the WK, but i just have to figure out something else to do on the front.

Post by **rockinxj00** » April 28th, 2009, 7:40 pm

you can contact A&R in Middlebury. the guys that due there powdercoat are in Shipsawana and they are pretty cheap.

BoilerCommander · Post by **BoilerCommander** » April 28th, 2009, 10:06 pm

SwampThang has a pretty killer powder coat setup in his shop so since he is pretty much going to help me build the parts, he will be doing the powder coating too. But it is good to know of the other options. Thanks!

David TJ Blue SPIRAL2 · August 21st, 2009, 10:33 am

I liked the first pic better since that set up gives you protection for the winch and the second one leaves it exposed.

Where are you at on this project?

Michiana Jeep Club

Custom Steel Bumper and Winch

Custom Steel Bumper and Winch

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