steel front bumper

[wicks-redcat]

i was wondering if anybody has or is working on a front metal bumper for the tt i hit a tree and the plastic one is in peaces so just wondering i think i heard moo saying that he was going to work on one i know what abouth sprint hes the welding machine

 

[Sprint 77]

I am working on a rear for the dunerunner to clear exhaust at the moment but can work on a fron after that.


A prerunner look be ok ? or maybe a dirt modified front bumper look I already have one of those that would need some mounts made for the Rampage


If I remember I try to prop them up with something, I got one of each kind made for other fifth scales and take some pics so you can choose which look .

 

[wicks-redcat]

ok im interested post some pics then will take price thanks

 

[DemonRC]

I made one a while back but it wasn't a good idea. You really do need a plastic bumper to crumple when you hit something. The steel 4130 Chromoly bumper ended up bending the front of my chassis. IT actually bend the front lip up and twisted it.


I did have a fix for that though which I never got around to making. Basically you would tie the bottom steel bumper into a piece of the existing bumper which then bolted to the front of the chassis. I was also going to use the stock plastic upper supports. This way you would never break the bumper, just the supports because the plastic would let it flex.

 

[Sprint 77]

Already ahead of you Catchaser my other metal bumpers are acually rubber mounted. It solves the frame bend problem for the most part I can't fix stupid if you drive your truck off a school bus or something.

 

[wicks-redcat]

im working on a bottom plate for tha bending problem still want to see those bumpers

 

[Sprint 77]

here is a link to the pics. http://www.largescaleforums.com/showthread.php?t=2505&highlight=prerunner+bumper


I don't have time for any other pics that I don't already have at this time . I can only get about 3 hours a evening at my shop and need to apply that to projects since so many are wanting pipes.


I run a fab shop not a photo gallery . LOL

 

[fastlane]

I want 2 of these pleeeease. I pm'd you.

 

[wicks-redcat]

so what the cost for these for the ramp tt ill take 2 as well sprint

 

[Sprint 77]

I will have to get some made for the Ramp and see should be good since know got several to make.

 

[Sprint 77]

Those look like solid rod not tubing . Is that right?