Hey guys,
I'm planning on getting a rear bumper this summer for the jeep (was looking at the HighRock rear bumper, i like that one), but noticed a while back that the previous owner did some fab work of his own to the rear... :banghead:
He had the rear bumperettes on it, but welded a bar between the two, connecting the bumperrettes. Then he welded a tow receiver on that bar and to the rear part of the frame, and welded some arms from the bumperettes to the sides of the frame. Now i guess this was his way of getting a strong, tow capable vehicle for cheap, but I HATE how it looks. It is ugly to me, and I was talking with my dad, and he thinks the easiest way to get rid of that would be to just cut that rear middle section off the frame (where the receiver is welded to) and to just weld in a new piece for the frame. and cut the arms off the sides of the frame and just grind those down.
I was wondering if you guys have had any experience with welding/cutting the frame and how it turned out for you guys. I'm at work now, but will post some pics of the rear when I get home tonight so you guys can see my dilemma.... makes me a little sad...
-Carlos
I'm planning on getting a rear bumper this summer for the jeep (was looking at the HighRock rear bumper, i like that one), but noticed a while back that the previous owner did some fab work of his own to the rear... :banghead:
He had the rear bumperettes on it, but welded a bar between the two, connecting the bumperrettes. Then he welded a tow receiver on that bar and to the rear part of the frame, and welded some arms from the bumperettes to the sides of the frame. Now i guess this was his way of getting a strong, tow capable vehicle for cheap, but I HATE how it looks. It is ugly to me, and I was talking with my dad, and he thinks the easiest way to get rid of that would be to just cut that rear middle section off the frame (where the receiver is welded to) and to just weld in a new piece for the frame. and cut the arms off the sides of the frame and just grind those down.
I was wondering if you guys have had any experience with welding/cutting the frame and how it turned out for you guys. I'm at work now, but will post some pics of the rear when I get home tonight so you guys can see my dilemma.... makes me a little sad...
-Carlos