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    its only going to be holding a 31 right now maybe 33 or 35 in future..is 1/8" thick enough i dont see it being weak? 1x3, 2x3 or 2x2? opinions?
    -Jason
    99WJ 4.0
    IRO 3", SYE, D30 aussie/8.8 aussie, 4.10s, 33's, skids/bumpers

  • #2
    I think 1/8" would be fine.

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    • #3
      Id prolly go thick because you cant over build it.
      -Caleb

      Crawl Daddy Champion 2011

      1999 XJ 4 inchs of lift or so, 35s and some other stuff.

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      • #4
        yea im just trying to skimp out on weight, my tc crossmember is made otu of 1/8 and i was basically highcentered on it and it held up..
        -Jason
        99WJ 4.0
        IRO 3", SYE, D30 aussie/8.8 aussie, 4.10s, 33's, skids/bumpers

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Bigbike View Post
          Id prolly go thick because you cant over build it.
          I disagree.

          Unless we're talking about some sort of clearance robbing tire carrier that drags along rocks, I don't see the reason for it to weigh a shit ton. It's only going to be supporting a spare tire/wheel, it doesn't need to withstand the force of the entire jeep coming down on it.

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          • #6
            1/8 is good. maybe add a gusset at intersecting joints if your are concerned about stress on welds.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by crosbike View Post
              1/8 is good. maybe add a gusset at intersecting joints if your are concerned about stress on welds.
              x2

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              • #8
                Originally posted by lakailimited06 View Post
                yea im just trying to skimp out on weight, my tc crossmember is made otu of 1/8 and i was basically highcentered on it and it held up..
                if it touches rocks 3/16" minimum.

                of course its also alot about how you build it.

                a well built bumper out of 1/8" is better than a unsupported bumper of 1/4"
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                • #9
                  what size material you guys think looks the best JUST LOOKS the best...2x2 2x3 or 1x3?
                  -Jason
                  99WJ 4.0
                  IRO 3", SYE, D30 aussie/8.8 aussie, 4.10s, 33's, skids/bumpers

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                  • #10
                    this is why i dont think i could build a wj

                    i would have to make it somewhat match the lines of the body.

                    i would probably get a lot of 1/8" and 3/16", make some plans and go to town

                    xj's can get away with some 2x6 and make it look good lol.
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                    • #11
                      yea im using 2x6 for the bumper just like the front, i should have said tire carrier swing...
                      -Jason
                      99WJ 4.0
                      IRO 3", SYE, D30 aussie/8.8 aussie, 4.10s, 33's, skids/bumpers

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                      • #12
                        The bumper is built out of 1/8 thick steel,we use a inch pin to latch the system.Stainless steel receiver lock fits 5/8" and 1/2" diameter receiver holes.
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