RavenTBK Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I've still got a bit of insurance money left after the bastards totalled my old diesel Mercedes.. and after viewing yet another video from Oz and seeing all those bad rump roast bumpers on there, kinda got me thinkin "I must have.." for the ol' camo Brat. Since long-term plans include a hydraulic winch, it also has to include the bumper to go with it. In particular, I am very fond of the bumper on Subarino's blue hatch.. hopefully he will check in and give me info on it. So how bout it folks? Those of you that have bad rump roast bumpers, pls post a couple pics of them... especially if you've got a winch stuck in it, lets see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Seems like the Australlians have the best bumpers out there? The best ones I have seen are down under. What is Subarinos bumper made out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espey_16 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Wow I want one of those:slobber:! That bumper is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I used Subarino's pic as a guide (sort of) when this one was built.... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1217&cat=539 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenTBK Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 I used Subarino's pic as a guide (sort of) when this one was built.... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1217&cat=539 Mounted winch and everything. Thats actually the kind of thing I'm looking for! Looks badass like Subarino's.. but with the winch plate too. How much was that, and/or where do you live so I can come steal it? Err.. where can I get one? As for the rest of you, lets see some more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I have the winch (Warn 6000), but the bumper needs modified to get in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty B Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1/9 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 My Bullbar aint that cool really, but my new 12,000lb winch (cheap one) made it all look good. the bullbar is from a VL Holden Commordore I think. P.S. I still need to chuck some real tyres on it to really finnish off the look and capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Completely alloy (same as Subarino's I think) 3-4mm thick on the squre bits with 1.5" tube. I don't think I would put a winch on a alloy bullbar though. Want steel for that. Or at least make the brackets and middle part out of steel to hole the winch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapsed80 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Subarino's is an alloy bullbar, they are very hard to come by in Australia. the bloke i brought the car off made his own copy bar Mind you he is a gifted welder Here is another type made by Irwin bullbars( i think) but apparantly it is not as strong as other sorts It's a shame your not in here in Aus as there is a bloke here in Western Australia that is selling one for an MY. its in good condition to. cheers chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Mounted winch and everything. Thats actually the kind of thing I'm looking for! Looks badass like Subarino's.. but with the winch plate too. How much was that, and/or where do you live so I can come steal it? Err.. where can I get one? As for the rest of you, lets see some more pics! actually, the guy that made mine lives in Bradenton FL now.... not sure how far that is, but I can PM you his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenTBK Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 actually, the guy that made mine lives in Bradenton FL now.... not sure how far that is, but I can PM you his name. Sweet. That'd save me on shipping vs all these badass aussie ones. Bradenton is only a few hours south of me. I need to review the budget again. My crude math last night totalled all the mods I want to do at well over what I've got available. But isnt that always the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanb Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutthpaw Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Well it's New Gen but I'll post it here anyway cuz its Cool. . Slide in winch to receiver hitch too It's my own creation... I'm in the process of doing the rear one now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Well it's New Gen but I'll post it here anyway cuz its Cool. . Slide in winch to receiver hitch too It's my own creation... I'm in the process of doing the rear one now I really like the way your outback looks, the bumper makes it look far more utilitarian and spartan(which is what i like, simple and tough). I would consider doing something about those fog lights, with them exposed like that I would bust them in a day; maybe cut holes in the bumper and mount them inside? anywas I like it, cant wait to see the rear. Looks like you got plenty of protection for the bottom of your radiator too. Plan on building a skid plate for your oil pan soon? I dont have pictures yet of my rear bumper, but my front bumper was hacked together with some 3/16" wall squre tubing, you can see in my avatar. The rear bumper I just built for my DD wagon is a peice of 6" channel with the ends cut at an angle to match the body lines and then capped with a peice of 2" flat bar... its VERY sturdy, plan on adding a hitch reciever and cutting holes to put in some GOOD reverse lights so I can see... I'll make sure to get pictures then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Well.. since everyone's doing it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kodiak1232003 Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 so what do you late model subie owners do about air bag deployment? i don't think they would work too well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Okay, scrap487 wins the prize for gnarliest bullbar. And judging from the pics, the prize for soob owner most likely to put said bullbar to good use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 so what do you late model subie owners do about air bag deployment? i don't think they would work too well I don't plan on finding out the impreza is going to be turned into somethign that shouldn't be driven on pavement anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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