Bumper build

Did you ever do bushing for your swingout pins ?

 

Haven't fixed the bushings yet, starting to get backed up on other work so it might take a little longer before I get the bushings fixed

 

Yeah... I'm trying to plan how I want to do mine, that's the part that is stumping me. How to make a nice hinge.

 

I have mine on the truck, it just has a lot of play in it, I need to replace the current setup with something a little more beefy

 

Yeah. I want the hinge to be nice and snug. I haven't been able to look at a shop fabbed setup to see how they do it.

 

My idea will work I just need to make it heavier and spend a little time putting it together right

 

What kind of bushing are you planning ?

A little pricey, but check these out
http://www.comp4x4.com/Tire-Carrier-Hinges/

 

Dual shear setup using heavy equipment bushings and 1 1/4" pins on each end so it will swing out on both sides

 

Those pins should definitely be strong enough. I saw you mention the dual hinge earlier, that should be nice once you get it all fitting tightly. I'll probably just do a single hinge.

 

Single works well (all the manufacturers use it) as long as its well supported, ruff stuff specialties sell hinge kits that are ultra strong

 

Subd! this is some incredible fabrication. NICE WORK!

 

Yes, I picked up the receiver tube for $12 and the rest was scrap I had around the garage

 

Bump, any pics of all your final products?

 

heres my custom bumper/sliders

 

Check my build page

 

i totally unknowingly copied your "light switches in the sunglass holder" mod

 

Love the front bumper, nice work man

 

Measurements for the sliders? Great DIY