DIY OEM Steel Bumper End-Caps

[DocMcStuffins]

I couldn't stand the gaping holes behind the OEM Steel bumper in "shorty" configuration. There is one company out there selling a pair for $300 (which I didn't want to spend), and I also needed an area to mount my air-brake line and towing wiring connectors for flat-towing behind my motorhome.

A few pieces of cardboard for templates, a scrap piece of aluminum, and about FOUR HOURS LATER , I'm pretty happy with how it came out. I tried to hammer in the ends so that the piece could be flush but that was a lot of hammering, and not-so-flush. The ones available for purchase look to have some weatherstripping on the edges to cover the gap. I may put some on and drill out some more mounting points to the OEM bumper on the inside.

I am definitely keeping my day-job.

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[Gren71]

those look fantastic!

stuff like this is what I love about jeeps.

 

[DocMcStuffins]

those look fantastic!

stuff like this is what I love about jeeps.

Thank you!

 

[Phishs]

Are you going to make any to sell?

 

[JohnQ]

looks good

 

[Vtur]

I just made a set. Mocking up, just need to paint it now.

 

[Vtur]

Added a hole to clear the fog connector and help with blending to the surrounding metals it bit better.

 

[DocMcStuffins]

Added a hole to clear the fog connector and help with blending to the surrounding metals it bit better.

Looks great! Still has the space between which I tried to eliminate, but maybe it is actually better to let water/mud out and not rust.

 

[DocMcStuffins]

Are you going to make any to sell?

Honestly bud- I think either buy the premade ones or just DIY.

Even though I have a set/template now that I could reproduce easier- it isn't for everyone as I needed the 90> bends for my motorhome wire/brake attachments.

Not trying to toot my own horn, but my normal hourly work rate is cost prohibitive to making these to sell. It was really just a labor of love and for my own specific needs.

I could ask my brother-in-law whose fabrication shop I used to make mine if he is interested and how much it would possibly cost if you want though?

 

[SteveInOrlando]

Cut send isn't horribly priced. I used them to cut my pieces to delete the crush can bumps and close up the front of mine. I should have had the pieces powder coated before I installed them though.

 

[OHJeeper]

Added a hole to clear the fog connector and help with blending to the surrounding metals it bit better.

Those look great! What gauge did you use? Looks almost 1/8" to my untrained eye...

 

[Vtur]

Those look great! What gauge did you use? Looks almost 1/8" to my untrained eye...

Good eyes, yes it's 1/8". Simlilar thickness to the bumper so it don't looks out of place lol. Lmk, i can pm the template and you can tweek it to your liking.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Looks like I need to make another run to town for some aluminum stock.
I've been wanting to close that area off a bit for months seeing how the tires kick crap like snow and ice and sand and mud up there.

 

[gecko_rubi]

Added a hole to clear the fog connector and help with blending to the surrounding metals it bit better.

Looks good! If you’re willing to share the template I’d greatly appreciate it

 

[pm4045]

I have been debating to make some with Kydex but waiting for spring those all look great . I need to draw out a template

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