Bill's Englewood Driveshaft Suburban Front Bumper

[DHYDR8D]

Well Here is Bill's new bumper for his Suburban. He gave me total artistic freedom on this build and I have to say it is my new favorite bumper that I have built. Thinking outside the box allows for never before seen creations. Bill's Suburban is long enough so I did not want to put a big stinger on it and getting the 12500 lb winch tucked back in under the radiator and between the frame rails was a must. I love having the option now to be able to roll tubing as well as bend it, my roller will open a whole new world for me when it comes to design.

Billy's Frame had a ton of holes in it from other bumpers and looked like swiss cheese so I filled all the old holes and created my own bolt pattern for this bumper.

I gave the winch mount plate a small rolled edge on the back to increase the strength close to double of the 1/4 inch plate and bent the leading edge for superior strength and longevity of this bumper.

I frenched in the new Warn hawse to keep it out of the way of harm as much a possible

That weld across the front of the foundation of this tube bumper was run continually and took just under 7 minutes yep 28 1/2"

All tube is 1 3/4" DOM and some HREW

[Michael4rnr]

Looks really good.

[MelloYello]

Looks good. I like bumpers with personality and function.

[Brad]

Nice work! :thumb:

[Heather]

Very cool!!

[Brody]

Nicely done, John! Bill should be happy! I like the way the winch is tucked under the rig. Those things have enough overhang front and rear without adding more...

[glacierpaul]

Sweet John!! That fairlead looks familiar! Is Bill having it blasted and powdercoated too?

[DHYDR8D]

No just rattle can red.

[Clutch211]

Nice work. Looks good.

[KnuckleHead]

Very nice, ill have to swing by Bills and check it out.

[Popsgarage]

Way to damn cool!!! Can't wait to see it red. Where'd ya find a tubing roller, John????

[DHYDR8D]

Thanks man. Harbor freight actually sells a pretty high quality one and when you couple it with Swag offroads wing kit and size specific dies ,it is very similar to the $800 one that baileigh and pro-tools sell.

[transplant87]

i saw the bumper in person and it looks 100 times better then in the pics. i can wait to get my rear bumper built:D

[Popsgarage]

Thanks man. Harbor freight actually sells a pretty high quality one and when you couple it with Swag offroads wing kit and size specific dies ,it is very similar to the $800 one that baileigh and pro-tools sell.

I'll have to check that out! You can do so damn much cool stuff with a tubing roller.

[Cr33p3r]

Looking good guys!

[sunk]

Cant wait to see what color Bill paints it. red would be crazy, and would catch some attention.

[tonkatoy]

Hey John, words can't describe how awesome this bumper looks. The fit and finish is phenomenal. You truely took this to another level with thinking outside the box. As soon as, I have money I will be coming to you for the tube doors. Thank you again!:2thumbup:

[DHYDR8D]

Sweet! Thanks bill. I look forward to more crazy creations for your rig.

[Popsgarage]

Bill, um, Bill, WE NEED TO SEE IT PAINTED PLEASE!!!!!

[BillAllenJKU]

Looks great!

[tonkatoy]

Here are some pics of the bumper now.273672736827369

[DHYDR8D]

WOW!!! Now that is totally awesome.

[Popsgarage]

Bill and John, you guys rock. John the bumper is crazy and Bill, how'd I know you were going to paint it that color. Badass guys. Definitely a "stand out of the crowd" one of a kinder.

[KnuckleHead]

The red matches his roll cage in the truck,,,, Bill, that thing does hug the body, nice. I still need to get out there and check it out in person.