08/01/08

I made a rear bumper for my truck about 2 years ago, and it had everything I wanted: protection, tire carrier, and gas can holder.It works great, but it is too heavy for me. I didn't think it would be that big of a deal when I made it and for the first year it didn't bother me. After we bought our home, we had to haul a lot of big items in the truck, so I removed the bumper and canopy for a few months. Only then did I realize how much weight those two pieces added to my truck.

The new bumper will not have a tire or gas carrier, it will just be a bumper. This new bumper will be a lot lighter!
Here are some progress photos:

  bed had to be removed so i could box in the frame

had to add supports for the tailgate, because the hinges are only supported by sheetmetal

stock frame. I need to box in the frame to give it strength

frame after it has been boxed in

passenger side boxed

  done