mounting rear bumper

[ridenby]

Would like to see pictures of libby with rear bumper removed.Thinking of building something,trying to figure mount out.Thanks

 

[Ry' N Jen]

Check out the LOST site.
I've seen at least one KJ there with a home brew/ aftermarket tube bumper.
I personally don't like it because it shows off the vehicles "Innards" and looks unfinished...
But I might give you some idea's.

 

[kb0nly]

Check out the LOST site.
I've seen at least one KJ there with a home brew/ aftermarket tube bumper.
I personally don't like it because it shows off the vehicles "Innards" and looks unfinished...
But I might give you some idea's.

I agree...

I think it would be better to have something over the bumper, like the WAG tubular bumper guard, but i don't know it's hard to decide...

 

[bugnout]

Pretty much have to use the mounting points for the rear hitch/fuel tank skid plate. Not much else to attach to, and your not going to find anything sturdier back there.

You could start with the hitch and weld your creation directly to that. Or you could remove the skin, bolt on a couple of pieces of angle where the hitch mounts and you've got a starting point, namely something to weld the rest of your creation too.

 

[ridenby]

Thought about just starting with rear hitch,weld to it,then cut off everything that didn't look like a bumper.What the heck,figure out something.

 

[Atrus]

One thing I'be always thought would be cool -

Let's assume we have magically have a steel bumper that's the exact shape of the OEM plastic piece. I thought it'd be really cool to have the top "step plates" hinged and have the bumper hollow to allow for storage. Would a bottle jack fit? I'd be able to get the tire iron out from under the rear seat, I could also throw a tow strap, bungee cords, maybe even a receiver in there. For strength, 2 or so supports could be placed on the inside, which would just make some compartments.

 

[bmrrwolfe]

One thing I'be always thought would be cool -

Let's assume we have magically have a steel bumper that's the exact shape of the OEM plastic piece. I thought it'd be really cool to have the top "step plates" hinged and have the bumper hollow to allow for storage. Would a bottle jack fit? I'd be able to get the tire iron out from under the rear seat, I could also throw a tow strap, bungee cords, maybe even a receiver in there. For strength, 2 or so supports could be placed on the inside, which would just make some compartments.

That would be awesome!

 

[ridenby]

One thing I'be always thought would be cool -

Let's assume we have magically have a steel bumper that's the exact shape of the OEM plastic piece. I thought it'd be really cool to have the top "step plates" hinged and have the bumper hollow to allow for storage. Would a bottle jack fit? I'd be able to get the tire iron out from under the rear seat, I could also throw a tow strap, bungee cords, maybe even a receiver in there. For strength, 2 or so supports could be placed on the inside, which would just make some compartments.

bumper is plenty deep for good storage,like the way you think.

 

[Atrus]

Since it seems that people like the idea - what the heck is inside the plastic bumper? I'll have to go look for some pics. Maybe it'd be a relatively easy mod to throw a few items in there. Only thing with the plastic bumper is it's made crunch on impact - so we'd want to make sure non-breakable stuff is in there, like tow straps and bungee cords.

 

[ridenby]

Since it seems that people like the idea - what the heck is inside the plastic bumper? I'll have to go look for some pics. Maybe it'd be a relatively easy mod to throw a few items in there. Only thing with the plastic bumper is it's made crunch on impact - so we'd want to make sure non-breakable stuff is in there, like tow straps and bungee cords.

It is just a shell,like front near as i can tell.