Tonights garage project.

[ZACHV]

I had someone ask me to make a cheap knock-off of the TBT rear bumper and tire carrier for a Jeep Wrangler. I am almost done, just have to do the lower tube, weld the mounting plates on, and clean it and paint it.

Anyway, any comments? And, no, I will not be making these on a regular basis--lotta work!

[Scott V]

ZACHV,I did a few jeep projects,and your right about alot of work.That looks pretty nice also.I was wondering if you have a tube bender?
Scott

[TheOldDude]

ZACHV,

Very nice looking job!!!
How about a grease fitting on that pivot?

Now, bring that jeep up north of you and plow my driveway, ok?

[cope]

Zach, what machine? Nice work.

[ZACHV]

I use a JD2 bender that can bend up to 2" OD tube. I use a Lincoln SP175+, but would love to have a MM210, if anyone wants to give me one.

Old Dude, the is a grease fitting thread on the back side. I am torn as the use it or not because that setup is actually a 1000lb. rated trailer axle and hub with a seal, so I figure if I just grease the bearings good they should last forever since it will only be swinging 90 degrees at a time. I will probably put the fitting on though, just to make the purchaser feel good. Oh, and my Jeep is awaiting a full frame-up rebuild so no snow plowing for now. This was for a customer's Jeep.

[Arbo]

Nice work! I too am wondering about how you bent the tube.

[russell]

Zach, it don`t look cheap to me! And you know he`s gonna want a match for the front. Looks good.

What size and thickness tubing are you using? I`ve been thinking about some new bumpers for my ole jeep,but I don`t have a bender


russell

[russell]

Ity just popped up that you use a JD2 bender,do you like it? any comments? Thanks



russell

[ZACHV]

Originally posted by Arbo
Nice work! I too am wondering about how you bent the tube.

Here is the bender:


I like it alot, and it will work until I am ready to upgrade to a Model4 if I ever get to that point. BTW, I have a buddy that just picked up a dealership with Pro-Tools that makes a similiar bender that I actually think is of better quality. If anyone is interested you can reach Tim at 877-HAGARS-1.

[Al T.]

More Power !!

That's a ****-a-va bender!

[morpheus]

nice work Zach ! you made all that in one evening ?

- jack

[Hobart Expert Rock]

ZACKV THAT BABY SHOULD LAST FOR AWHILE..........LOOKS GOOD.....ROCK..........[email protected]

[ZACHV]

Originally posted by morpheus
nice work Zach ! you made all that in one evening ?

- jack

No, actually in two nights, but I putter around pretty good. I have maybe three actual hours into it so far.

[manofsteel]

We never get paid what we are worth....but it is a lot of fun. It is a talent a lot of people cannot do.

Walt

[Old Man Stick]

Originally posted by ZACHV


BTW, I have a buddy that just picked up a dealership with Pro-Tools that makes a similiar bender that I actually think is of better quality. If anyone is interested you can reach Tim at 877-HAGARS-1.

Will that Bender that your buddy sells bend Angle Iron? I am looking for such-A-beast. I have a few things that I need like 2X2X1/4 Ange Bent in a loop or to a 45 Angle. ??????

Thanks

OMS