The pickup truck bumper I have on there right now is starting to get kind of rusted out. It always had a few things I didn't like about it. The aero dynamic profile is like a metal parachute and its thin stamped chrome plated sheet metal. The chrome is slippery when wet. This build will not have any of the spy car stuff like the front bumper here
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...ild-33370.html
The metal parachute..
The fit wasn't perfect but I liked it enough to use it. No it was not a direct bolt on, I had to modify the suburban frame with my plasma cutter to make the bumper fit.
My requirements are:
Make it heavy, since this is a rear wheel drive only vehicle
Stainless steel diamond tread, because that's what I like
Build it to the existing frame as much as possible, modify the frame as needed
Build it around the class 4 weight distribution hitch
Bolt the bumper to both the frame and distribution hitch for ultimate strength
Bolted not welded to the frame or hitch so I can remove it for modification or repair.
Aerodynamic profile better than the current disaster
Additional reverse light
Place for license plate
License plate light
Storage box for flat 4 connector
This is kind of what I want it to look like,
The class 4 hitch.
I can make it fit close to the body and have it look a little better and be a little more aero.
What do we think would make the best shape to put on the outer edges of the bumper?
Projected start date is august. I am running low on 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick diamond tread and don't want to pay retail prices for it.
This way I have plenty of time to iron out the design and collect materials.