This front bumper...could it be done?

KJ_WHEELER_2010 · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:54 pm

Ok, so I have seen people on here fabbing up ways for a stock TJ bumper to fit the front of their KJ's. I was thinking why a stock bumper? I'm supposed to be getting some money from selling some parts Monday. I was thinking about talking to my local machine shop this week and seeing if they could fab me up some mounts/weld this sucker to the frame of my KJ. Anyone see any reason why it couldn't be done? I would be removing all the plastic on the front of my Jeep and this would be right to the frame. Ideas???? I think once it was mounted it would look wicked sweet :JEEPIN:

ridenby · **Posted:** Sat Feb 04, 2012 9:46 pm

Look at the postings for mounting tow points made from 2in hitchs. Use that attachment method or can be welded-that is what I did. After you come out from body your imagination is the limit. :JEEPIN:

BugginKJ · **Joined:** Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:35 pm **Posts:** 4576

With the proper welder(including the person welding and machine) and steel, anything is possible. :JEEPIN:

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:44 am

As the bug said, with the proper welder and proper person anything is possible

the simplest and best adaptable fit method of mounting "mismatched" equipment will be to build a mounting system which bolts to the receiving vehicle rather than some 'rigamaroo' being welded to the vehicles chassis the Kj's like most vehicles have a boxing in the front |_| being two 'with the length' channels and one 'with the width' channel which form the front rigidity (complementing other components)

most of the bumpers designed for the KJ aftermarket have had roughly 4 bolts on each 'with the length' and 4 to 6 'with the width' portion - really little different than how simple box spring elevation frames are constructed for beds - just with two extra angles so that the length follows the curvature of the 'with the length' portion of the chassis

for examples sake, can use two pieces of 3/8 to 1/4" steel 90* angle pieces for the 'with the length' portion and two 3/8th to 1/4" C-channel portions to encase the 'with the width' section roughly in line with the left, and right two slots in the grill

remove the endcaps on the chassis (where the towhook bolt access is) make a "nutsert" rail out of a strip of 1/8th-3/8th steel that will fit inside the channel, drill appropriate sized holes in the strip and tack weld nuts to the strip in the locations you plan to drill holes in the mount to bolt it to the vehicle - your C-channel portions will encapsulate the width of the vehicle section of the chassis, find at least two good spots per C-channel piece for ~ 6" long 'biggin' bolts

with appropriate boxing and reinforcement and original support modification of the new bumper you can pretty much fit anything you want onto the new bolt on structure - once the bumpers been modified and fitted to your liking you can weld the bumper to the new mounts and the bumper will be able to be removed if necessary for repair or maintenance issues

there's no one particular "correct" way to do it - the ARB uses a 2 or 3 piece bolt together design - mine uses the angle and C channel mount construction - both methods are stronger than the vehicle itself - the 2" hitch mounting design is a good start but imho tying into the front 'cross member' is crucial in giving the mounting system for something which has a potential for impact or any stress other than straight back or straight out - simply using the length of the vehicle sections for a mount allow the bumper to act as a lever and has a high potential for causing some big and twisty problems

look forward to seeing how your project idea turns out
:JEEPIN:

KJ_WHEELER_2010 · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:24 am

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Bumpers-Tire ... ORF83662BB Heres the link to the bumper I wanna get. I think it would work. I just wanna make sure before I drop that kinda dough.

vincennescrd · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:45 pm

I have a aftermarket wrangler bumper on mine. I just used channel steel to make a mount and bolted it to the jeep

vincennescrd · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:47 pm

That bumper will work bit your mounts better be strong if you put a winch on. I have four bolts in my mount and they started bowing pulling out a silverado

This front bumper...could it be done?

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