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  • #1

    Metal Bumpers

    I am intersted in making some bumper mods, but custom.
    Here are some photos of ideas I have:

    These are the rear ^

    These are some front ideas ^
    I want to replace my current bumpers, but with those shown above you can see that they are way to expensive, so I was wondering if I could weld my own together and put them on my self - well I can (once I learn to weld) but in the legality area, would that be legal? Are there some kind of limitations or restrictions?
    Thanks
    "Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"

    -Garrison Keillor
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  • #2
    You should make them look like the police bull bars. Then you could do the spin out manouver.
    Last edited by bravekozak; 05-05-2012, 09:14 PM.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by bravekozak View Post
      You should make them look like the police bull bars. Then you could do the spin out manouver.
      Trust me I have really crazy ideas about the way they will look but I want to know what range of legal size they have to be.
      "Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"

      -Garrison Keillor

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      • #4
        I think anything that does not have spikes sticking out the front is fine.
        Heavy duty wrap only!

        Nobody said you couldn't paint some spikes on...
        The ones at the corners are illegal.
        So are Ben Hur/ Marsala hubcaps
        Last edited by bravekozak; 05-05-2012, 09:24 PM.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by KJ4YXY View Post
          Trust me I have really crazy ideas about the way they will look but I want to know what range of legal size they have to be.
          May I suggest aluminum? Bumpers of that caliber could effectively lower the vehicle an inch...
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          There's a fine line between breathtaking ingenuity and "That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen!"

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          • #6
            Theoretically the only thing a bumper has to do to be legal, is span the area in between the frame rails. That's what it is in MN anyway. I happen to know a few people who have used Oak planks for a bumper.

            I also have a buddy who made his own bumper for his chevy pickup out of 1/4 diamond plate, then painted it black. He never had any troubles.
            Mike Holmgren
            Thief Rvr Fls, MN
            1989 Festiva L, carb. 4 spd.
            "If at first you don't succeede, get a bigger hammer. If it breaks it needed to be replaced anyway."

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            • #7
              Ok - well my parents might help fund this project but they need proof ("official website") ans also do y'all think a exo roll cage would work?
              "Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"

              -Garrison Keillor

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              • #8
                An external roll cage is a cool idea... Not sure if its legal though. I bet it is in MI, just because everything is, lol.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Basement_Modder View Post
                  An external roll cage is a cool idea... Not sure if its legal though. I bet it is in MI, just because everything is, lol.
                  Hmmmm - I'm ganna have to reach out to some other contacts, the government!
                  "Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"

                  -Garrison Keillor

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                  • #10
                    When it comes to custom work, it is okay to copy other peoples work, just make sure you copy the best!
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                    • #11
                      Is the Bronco yours?
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                      1995 F-150 Extra Cab and it was free!
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Kraig View Post
                        Is the Bronco yours?
                        No I wish!
                        "Today, no American family can be secure against the danger that one of its children may decide to become an artist"

                        -Garrison Keillor

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                        • #13
                          Here is a quick video of my future ideas:
                          - YouTube
                          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7uvFedvYpY
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