Meixter > 1991 Ford Bronco > open folder Rear Bumper Project

The raw material, I had a pro weld the 3/8" tabs on this 6" c channel at work for me
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Bye-bye
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License plate off, wiring disconnected
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Off
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What a wiring mess!
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Trailer wiring harness and hitch removed
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I removed the Pollack plug and rewired the harness with just a 4 pin connector for my utility traile...
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Paying omage to the steel gods as I prepare to cut
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Steel cut to length and the tabs that will bolt to the frame have been cut
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Test fit
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Holes drilled for bolting to the frame, I am reusing the holes that are in the frame
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I beveled the bottom for max clearance. It took a few cutting wheels and 2 sawzall blades to cut th...
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Holes for the hitch and license plate lights
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I am taking no chances, I beveled the crap out of the hole where the hitch will be
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I also beveled the receiver material
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I welded the backside of the receiver first
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Front side after welding the back
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I preheated the frontside
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First weld deep in the groove
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Next weld, inside and outside of groove
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Then I filled it up
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Ground down and ready for paint
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I then added bracing to the backside of the receiver
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Welded up
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Here you can see the holes drilled for the license plate
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Checking the fit with the hitch I use as a recovery point
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I am reusing the factory license plate lights in the new bumper
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Finish paint
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Mounted
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License plate installed
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Lookin good
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Massive improvement on exit angle!
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Lookin sexy!
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