15x8 that works for the kk!!

Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:30 pm

Ted15 wrote:

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

Well love it or hate it ... here it is finally on 33s been driving it for about 500 miles and no rub anywhere . Still got to raise the back and inch

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What bumper is that? Rig looks good :mrgreen:

Thanks ! I made it last December , took the inspiration from rock lizard, and ath bumpers . Weights about 100 lbs w arm.

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Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:33 pm

GordnadoCRD wrote:

Very Nice!

How is the ride and handling with the 33's on 15's?

I would imagine not exactly a slalom killer, but probably a lot softer on rough roads?

Thanks man . It's actually a lot better than I thought really smooth on the highway compared to the coopers I had , I can go 70 mph all day w no problem ...the the regearing definitely made a big difference.

Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:40 pm

Bmxer524 wrote:

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

Well love it or hate it ... here it is finally on 33s been driving it for about 500 miles and no rub anywhere . Still got to raise the back and inch

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Looks really good. Definitely not an ATH bumper. Looks almost rock lizard....but they never made a KK rear....

What are you officially sitting at from center of hub to the bottom of the flare now? And show us the cutting! lol

I really don't know the height ..i raised it more in the front, basically is a mixture of my old daystar and the OME's lol ... I'll get some more pics this weekend and or course of the "totaled pinch welds" lol

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Ted15 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 28, 2017 5:53 am

You did a great job, that's exactly what I want in a rear bumper. The only difference would be to put the tire on the other side and two fuel cans on the right. You wouldn't happen to have the details to get me started , would you?

Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:56 am

Ted15 wrote:

You did a great job, that's exactly what I want in a rear bumper. The only difference would be to put the tire on the other side and two fuel cans on the right. You wouldn't happen to have the details to get me started , would you?

I can put some measurements together with pics to give you an idea of where to start .. the way I did it was with cardboard and a glue gun to get the shapes and trace onto steel .

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Ted15 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:59 am

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

Ted15 wrote:

You did a great job, that's exactly what I want in a rear bumper. The only difference would be to put the tire on the other side and two fuel cans on the right. You wouldn't happen to have the details to get me started , would you?

I can put some measurements together with pics to give you an idea of where to start .. the way I did it was with cardboard and a glue gun to get the shapes and trace onto steel .

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Thanks, I appreciate it. I used to be a tool maker, my fabrication skills are lacking but I could probably figure it out with a little help. :JEEPIN:

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 28, 2017 12:46 pm

Measure from the center of the hub/center cap to the bottom of the flare. That'll tell you the actual lift height. She looks up there.

Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Sun May 14, 2017 4:09 pm

Bmxer524 wrote:

Measure from the center of the hub/center cap to the bottom of the flare. That'll tell you the actual lift height. She looks up there.

Sorry that has taken me forever to reply , between work and buying a house the kk is falling trough the cracks , from the fender to the middle of the hub I'm at 21 3/4 ...
the pinch welds are caped, I welded the seams its then put a 1/8 plate over them ... looks ok to me... made me some top plates to reach height out of aluminum

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Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Sun May 14, 2017 4:12 pm

Ted15 wrote:

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

Ted15 wrote:

You did a great job, that's exactly what I want in a rear bumper. The only difference would be to put the tire on the other side and two fuel cans on the right. You wouldn't happen to have the details to get me started , would you?

I can put some measurements together with pics to give you an idea of where to start .. the way I did it was with cardboard and a glue gun to get the shapes and trace onto steel .

Here you go bro hope it helps ,
Pm me if you need anything else

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Thanks, I appreciate it. I used to be a tool maker, my fabrication skills are lacking but I could probably figure it out with a little help. :JEEPIN:

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Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Sun May 14, 2017 4:14 pm

Here's how is seating

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Ted15 · **Posted:** Sun May 14, 2017 4:41 pm

Thanks

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon May 15, 2017 2:46 pm

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

Bmxer524 wrote:

Measure from the center of the hub/center cap to the bottom of the flare. That'll tell you the actual lift height. She looks up there.

Sorry that has taken me forever to reply , between work and buying a house the kk is falling trough the cracks , from the fender to the middle of the hub I'm at 21 3/4 ...
the pinch welds are caped, I welded the seams its then put a 1/8 plate over them ... looks ok to me... made me some top plates to reach height out of aluminum

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WOW good job on the bumper but dang a lot of large no-nos on suspension and cutting the pinch weld area out
But you'll replace a lot of parts and figure it out soon!

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon May 15, 2017 2:49 pm

Ted15 wrote:

You did a great job, that's exactly what I want in a rear bumper. The only difference would be to put the tire on the other side and two fuel cans on the right. You wouldn't happen to have the details to get me started , would you?

Yes tire carrier always on the left side , much easier to access the rear that way
Plus you don't have to try and look around it
placing the tire carrier behind the driver you never notice it

Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Tue May 16, 2017 8:46 am

tommudd wrote:

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

Bmxer524 wrote:

Measure from the center of the hub/center cap to the bottom of the flare. That'll tell you the actual lift height. She looks up there.

Sorry that has taken me forever to reply , between work and buying a house the kk is falling trough the cracks , from the fender to the middle of the hub I'm at 21 3/4 ...
the pinch welds are caped, I welded the seams its then put a 1/8 plate over them ... looks ok to me... made me some top plates to reach height out of aluminum

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WOW good job on the bumper but dang a lot of large no-nos on suspension and cutting the pinch weld area out
But you'll replace a lot of parts and figure it out soon!

Really ?! Ok well easier than I expected trust me 33 on a kk is really not that big of a deal. Probably my next step will be to do a fox suspension but Ome is working great so far.

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Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Tue May 16, 2017 8:49 am

tommudd wrote:

Ted15 wrote:

You did a great job, that's exactly what I want in a rear bumper. The only difference would be to put the tire on the other side and two fuel cans on the right. You wouldn't happen to have the details to get me started , would you?

Yes tire carrier always on the left side , much easier to access the rear that way
Plus you don't have to try and look around it
placing the tire carrier behind the driver you never notice it

I like it better on the right it's easier to get out of the car and open the latch , had I put it on the left then I would have to go around the tire to get it . Anyways I'm just saying is just a matter of preference .

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Ted15 · **Posted:** Tue May 16, 2017 9:05 am

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

tommudd wrote:

Ted15 wrote:

You did a great job, that's exactly what I want in a rear bumper. The only difference would be to put the tire on the other side and two fuel cans on the right. You wouldn't happen to have the details to get me started , would you?

Yes tire carrier always on the left side , much easier to access the rear that way
Plus you don't have to try and look around it
placing the tire carrier behind the driver you never notice it

I like it better on the right it's easier to get out of the car and open the latch , had I put it on the left then I would have to go around the tire to get it . Anyways I'm just saying is just a matter of preference .

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Absolutely. I want two five gal gas cans on the right and the spare on the left with two separate holders that swing out both directions. Not one long one.

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue May 16, 2017 1:32 pm

Ihapy2bnapy"[quote="tommudd wrote:

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

She looks up there.

WOW good job on the bumper but dang a lot of large no-nos on suspension and cutting the pinch weld area out
But you'll replace a lot of parts and figure it out soon!

Really ?! Ok well easier than I expected trust me 33 on a kk is really not that big of a deal. Probably my next step will be to do a fox suspension but Ome is working great so far.

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Well just a warning to others, this is not a good how - to, sorry but it just isn't.
Hacking, stacking spacers etc may be easy but not a good build otherwise
You have great fab skills on the bumper but otherwise , more thought into how it all works LONG TERM

tommudd · **Posted:** Tue May 16, 2017 1:36 pm

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

tommudd wrote:

Ted15 wrote:

You did a great job, that's exactly what I want in a rear bumper. The only difference would be to put the tire on the other side and two fuel cans on the right. You wouldn't happen to have the details to get me started , would you?

Yes tire carrier always on the left side , much easier to access the rear that way
Plus you don't have to try and look around it
placing the tire carrier behind the driver you never notice it

I like it better on the right it's easier to get out of the car and open the latch , had I put it on the left then I would have to go around the tire to get it . Anyways I'm just saying is just a matter of preference .

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I have ran single carriers like you designed, dual carriers with tire on either side , etc over the years, best and easiest no matter what is tire on the left swinging out that way and can carrier on the right . Stronger and easier in the long run as far as easily opening, how they stand up long term etc
Thinking back I have had 6 different ones over the many years in every shape and form

At The Helm · **Posted:** Tue May 16, 2017 2:46 pm

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

Here's how is seating

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Bumpers came out sharp good job

Ihapy2bnapy · **Posted:** Tue May 16, 2017 9:33 pm

At The Helm wrote:

Ihapy2bnapy wrote:

Here's how is seating

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Bumpers came out sharp good job

Thanks !!

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15x8 that works for the kk!!

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