Bumper build for my 2002 ram 2500

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Started building a front bumper for my truck this past weekend. Here are some pictures of what I have so far, still got a lot of work to do but it's my first bumper build. Let me know what you think.
Reply:Lookin great for a first time to me! I would add a 2" Reciever front and center and some D-Rings to the sides... itll really make that thing look tough.You can get a reciever at HF for like 14 bucks and weld on D-Rings from northern tool for an additional 20.Miller Dynasty 300 DXMiller CST280Miller Maxstar 150 STH
Reply:Your going to need an opening to the front flat part as it blocks airflow over the intercooler.  If you don't, watch out for high EGT's on that Cummins.MarkI haven't always been a nurse........Craftsman 12"x36" LatheEnco G-30B MillHobart Handler 175Lincoln WeldandPower 225 AC/DC G-7 CV/CCAdd a Foot Pedal to a Harbor Freight Chicago Electric 165A DC TIG PapaLion's Gate Build
Reply:Originally Posted by MarkBall2Your going to need an opening to the front flat part as it blocks airflow over the intercooler.  If you don't, watch out for high EGT's on that Cummins.
Reply:Nice bumper. Bet ya see that comin up in your rear view mirror you'd get outta the left lane pretty darn quick.How come you ain't got no snow on the ground????AlA man is judged by what's between his legs...always ride a good horseMiller DialArc HFLincoln Classic 300DThermal Arc 181iPowermax 45Scotchman Ironworker(2) BridgeportsOkomota Surface GrinderAutoCAD 2010
Reply:Keep the pictures and updates coming.
Reply:looks good. I don't have any holes in the front of my of my bumper and haven't noticed and change in egt's. all though more air flow is good.
Reply:I do notice you are not currently putting a winch mount, but if you do you will need to add brace in the front for downward pull...  brace from bumper and bolt to frame or weld.  I had the same year model dodge and snapped the frame where you have it welded.
Reply:I am a GMC guy, formerly Ford, so first thing is the bumper looks good, but replace the one piece behind it called a dodge and slip a GM in there and you would really have something.Just kidding, looks good, and you have been given good advice, I actually tried to get a Dodge truck but the dealer was not willing to deal on it.
Reply:Finished the bumper today.
Reply:Looks good to me, is there bracing behind the front metal piece, in the top pic there is a gap between the front skin and the frame, is that for some give if it gets tapped.MAC WS1110 Mig WelderWoodworker HobbyistDelta 10" Table Saw, Delta Planer, Bosch and Craftsman Routers, 48" Craftsman Lathe, drill press, 1/2" hand and cordless drills, scroll saw, skill saws, jig saws, etc, and too many hand tools to list, lol
Reply:Looks good!  I have one on mine that was on it when I bought it.  I did not like it at first, but it has kind of grown on me and I really like it now!  Here are a couple of pics of mine[Here is what I have so Far:Miller:Shop Master 300 A A/C D/CS 22a Wire FeederRFC-14 Tig PedalHF-251D High Freq. UnitProfax 250 A Mig GunVictor RegulatorsHarris:63-2 torch Cutting Attachment 49-3making home built tig cooler
Reply:Originally Posted by 1NormyLooks good!  I have one on mine that was on it when I bought it.  I did not like it at first, but it has kind of grown on me and I really like it now!  Here are a couple of pics of mine[
Reply:Metallicious, I will take some pics tomorrow.  You will see how much the 2 and a half years of Canadian winters ate the paint off!  I hope to make some mods on mine then get it powder coated.Here is what I have so Far:Miller:Shop Master 300 A A/C D/CS 22a Wire FeederRFC-14 Tig PedalHF-251D High Freq. UnitProfax 250 A Mig GunVictor RegulatorsHarris:63-2 torch Cutting Attachment 49-3making home built tig cooler