Custom, high clearance bumpers

I'm loving this work Mike. Absolutely love it. Wish I could do what you've done!
 
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I'm definitely not a fan of these badges.

You pay a premium for some of this stuff, only to be a rolling billboard.
I'm ok with the motobilt logo on the bumper. Prolly gonna cut it off the plate bracket though. Not EVERY piece needs to have a logo (no matter what marketing says). I left the JCR logo on my sliders too. It comes down to effort vs reward for me. If its easy to remove, I generally will. If its gonna take a complete redesign...I probably leave it.
 
I'm ok with the motobilt logo on the bumper. Prolly gonna cut it off the plate bracket though. Not EVERY piece needs to have a logo (no matter what marketing says). I left the JCR logo on my sliders too. It comes down to effort vs reward for me. If its easy to remove, I generally will. If its gonna take a complete redesign...I probably leave it.
I think the only somewhat prominent non-Jeep logo I have on mine is the Warn sticker on my winch. I like it that way.
 
Finished up the rear bumper tonight. Mostly ready for powdercoat. I need to drill a couple more holes near the hitch, and make sure all my mounting holes line up.

Got the reinforcement plate done for the hitch. This is a convenient place for tie downs and what not... Not safety chains, lol. View attachment 238768
When I got the bumper, I was disappointed that the shackle mounted were not welded on both sides. Make sense, cuz it's supposed to fit flush with the cross member, so a big weld bead would be in the way. I had another idea and got my 1/2" roto-broach out. Bored a couple holes through the plate into the shackle mount and plug welded.

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I'm not a big fan of logos cut into the products I buy. I've already given them money, I don't need to also be a billboard. Plus... This thing isn't really a Barnes bumper anymore. So...I changed the logo..
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Finally, I fired up the grinder for little bit. Got rid of the weld beads on the ends, so they look like one piece.
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I'm really happy with how this turned out. I can't wait to get it powder coated and see how it looks with the rest of the Jeep back together.
I feel the same way. Drives me crazy specially when it removes material. I like the idea of this bumper and may steal it this summer! The current bumper in the back of mine is a Smittybilt unit and it is heavy.
 
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I hate decals.

I think the only somewhat prominent non-Jeep logo I have on mine is the Warn sticker on my winch. I like it that way.

Same here. Other than that red W, there is nothing on mine. Since mine is older, the W is on the top instead the front. I have contemplated covering it with a sharpie! I also removed my Rubicon decal. What's the point? 🙂

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I hate decals


Same here. Other than that red W, there is nothing on mine. Since mine is older, the W is on the top instead the front. I have contemplated covering it with a sharpie! I also removed my Rubicon decal. What's the point? 🙂

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I don't mind a couple decals. I usually plop a mountain bike on my trucks, and I've got an idea for a new Rubicon hood sticker that I just gotta find someone to print.
 
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Very cool. I played until just a few years ago when they shut down my local rink. I miss it a lot.

I played at Southern Ice/ A-Game for a while. Torn ACL followed by closed rink retired me. I have been hearing rumors of new ice in Spring Hill for a coupe years.
 
Its not hard...just need to buy a welder, a grinder and a bunch of different wheels. You have 3 TJ's now...you're going to need to learn to weld and fabricate!
Ok, I’m in the game now! Welder, grinder, some steel and a forum full of good ideas. I like that rear bumper with the end extensions! Might have to do that for the Twins rig.