Tman1058 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 So i've been flipping through many threads on here, just to look at bumpers on gen 3 cars. I'm looking to build an offroad bumper with a winch in it for my 87 wagon, I want a push bar/baja bar style bumper. All that said, post up pictures of your bumpers to inspire me please. Thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Despite that this is Not a Subaru, a Good Friend of mine is building this Solid Axle 4Runner... ...and I bet that you'll like his Front Bumper Design, made of Thick (and heavy) metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) here one i just finished for a outback here is my loyale bumper Edited November 11, 2013 by ferp420 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Weight ? on finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 the outback bumper is about 80lb heave but thats what they wanted back bumper is still in the works my loyale bumper is about 40 lbs light weight thin wall but strong enuff for the light weight loyale although i did destroy the back bumper and had to repair it its much stronger now after pulling a stuck jeep out of the sand stupididty was documented on youtube lol before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman1058 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 As for weight, if I think that it will be an issue, I can always build it out of thick aluminum, to maintain strength and lighter weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I'm partial to the angular look on some of the new hilux bullbars again, not subaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman1058 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 This is similar to what I'm looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I'm partial to the angular look on some of the new hilux bullbars again, not subaru i think that would be sick if they made thoughs for a subaru thats closer to what i wanted to build but kid wanted a tube bumper with the buggie bar kinda like the one im running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 The skid plate is off it in this picture, but it was an 1/8" steel plate that attached to the two runners underneath with a half dozen bolts. It took some hard hits, and I put some brutal pulling forces on it with that winch. The key part of the bumper was the two box tubing braces that went down to a piece of angle iron that saddled the lower radiator support. That stopped the bumper from rotating down when the winch was pulling. It also spread the load into the front of the car when hitting things with the bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegablade Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Bryan Duddas managed to put an ARB toyota bumper on his car. Though he has King Springs which would handle the weight better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Price on a set for 98 offroad outback sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Here's a nice home-made bumper set up. I think this is leatherface's subie for mowing down tourists at the local campground. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Not a Gen 3, but I do like this bumper. http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/evan1882/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsd79322a6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) just finished the rear bumper http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s622/ferp420/20131117_154503_zpsefdc3a87.jpg ill do a bumper thread in the parts section here soon Edited November 19, 2013 by ferp420 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Bryan Duddas managed to put an ARB toyota bumper on his car. Though he has King Springs which would handle the weight better. Seriously where did he get those wheel arches and what is the size of those tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferp420 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Bryan Duddas managed to put an ARB toyota bumper on his car. Though he has King Springs which would handle the weight better. looks way to big for the car but shrink it alittle maybe I feel a bummper is coming on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevoScoobyRoo Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Bryan Duddas managed to put an ARB toyota bumper on his car. Though he has King Springs which would handle the weight better. could i get permission to post this pic on a nw old gen subarus facebook page? facebook.com/nwoldgensubarus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprjohn Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 great. now that i've seen this thread, i'm going to have to buy another sub to turn into an off roader! john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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