New2Jeeping

Hey JK Pro’s out there. I’m new to the Jeep thing but have really enjoyed it so far. I want to build some parts for my Jeep and need some advice. First I want the parts to be very functional second I want them to have a great look. I have made some CAD drawings of what I have in mind and would like some feedback.
I’m not building a full on rock crawler nor do I want it to look like to total poser either. A great around town machine, that has serious off road potential.
So far I have only done the front so here it is.
The bumper has 5in and 3in light s built into each side. Warn winch, Fenders are 1.75 inch wider and Will be fabricated from steel or heavy gauge aluminum.
The brush guard folds down for use and sits upright when around town. This is a very hard part to build as shown so I’m wondering if it’s worth the effort.
The front bumper has two pins that when removed allows the cover that houses the winch control and or tow strap to be accessed. Then the winch cover rolls back and you put the pins back into the bumper to use as attachment points.
This design is so that you have an in town machine with all the off road features tucked away.

Was planning a 4in lift and 35 x 12.5 tires

Please comment on the project as I see a lot of people here really have a lot of experience.
Thanks

x5tuu

those images are amazing, like the concept to as i am not keen on having all the offroad stuff exposed all the time!

def a case of "boys got skills" there matey!

jeeperjkj

Looks different, not bad... just different, from about anything else on the market.

Looks like alot of work.

Where does one acquire the program to make those drawings?

Geeper4x4

Wow. Now that looks like a lot of fabricating right there! It makes my efforts pale in comparison. I went pretty simple. I like the idea of covering the winch for security and such. I wouldn't make the guard fold down if it was me. I also wonder about the front of the bumper coming off when it is muddy and a mess for winching. I don't guess you intend to leave the center section out when wheelin. See my bumper in my sig. Good luck with this BIG project looks great.

wiredawg_mg

Wow, that is more vision than i have. Pretty ambitious.

I do like the placement of the lights. I would be concerned that this specific area would be the most likely to be damaged while off road.

That was the 1st place my OEM bumber took a hit

New2Jeeping

Hey
Thanks guys

The program you can use is called Rhino3d and it's really fun to work on these kinds of projects.

Free trial at: http://download.rhino3d.com/eval/?p=25 Check it out!


The fab work is something to think about. I work at a company that has a machine shop and also does lots of work with laser cut and folded parts. I have tried to keep the building of the parts in mind during fabrication.

Here is a head on shot.

oZmonKey

but i like some of this concept.













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72Jeeper

I hope you have the mad skills to fabricate the bumper as you do to draw it up. If not that would be the most expensive one-off bumper built. Looks great and good luck, keep us posted.

brent_f70

1st I have to say...YOU GOT SKILLS!!!
Great looking drawings and great idea but if it was mine I would have a couple changes....

1. Not really sure you should use the removable cover...if your wheeling near rocks like in CO it would be OK but if your wheeling anywhere that has MUD I think your asking for a messy recovery. and possibly would mess up the finish of the bumper removing and installing that cover.
2. Second you might want to consider a steeper angle at the ends of the bumper to help with approach angles. really all depends on how you will use the jeep though.

REGARDLESS....Great job and GOOD LUCK!!

robin

those are great, gool luck with actually making them.