FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Anyone like this

I am trying to make my own bumper. I like the old school FJ40 and the new FJ. I want to blend old with new. I was wondering what other people think. Thanks

The winch is the winch I have.

I photoshoped what I think I am looking for. See link below.

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Permalink Reply by FJ4 Tahoe on September 22, 2010 at 2:54am

IT's very different, I think it looks a little too boxy. Perhaps, if you round it off a little.

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Permalink Reply by Estysalinas on September 22, 2010 at 7:12am

Looks like it is really low as well...I would question it's impact on approach angle.

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Permalink Reply by Mr.FJT on September 22, 2010 at 10:26am

I was trying for that stuck out old FJ40 bumper look. I think I would have the tubing bent. Insted of the box. Yep I might need to raise the bar a bit. I am trying to keep the bull bar low. I am going to try again. Back to the drawing board.

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Permalink Reply by happyeds on September 22, 2010 at 5:16pm

nice idea - with the classic grill of the FJC a straight bumper like the 40's does go together - your on the right track if you get the portions right - the rounding of the tubing is a must because of the smooth lines of the FJC and the roof rack - but I'm not a designer sooooooo - anyway keep trying

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Permalink Reply by opg4759 on September 22, 2010 at 6:12pm

The other issue you need to look at is that there is a lot of fragile cooling systems that this style of bumper will not protect.

If you look at almost all the bumpers out there they have to wrap around too keep the radiator,trans cooler, a/c condenser protected.

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Permalink Reply by Mr.FJT on September 22, 2010 at 6:25pm

Yep you are right. I put exspanded metal across the front of the radiator. Not sure if you can see it. I used the stamp tool on photoshop to make the exspanded metal look.This should keep the big stuff out of the radiator and the A/C line.

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Permalink Reply by Mr.FJT on September 22, 2010 at 7:44pm

Ok I posted the second drawing or photo shoped what ever. The bar at the bottom is the real bar that is behind the plastics. All I did was make it wider, from driver side to pass. So I do not think clearance is going to be an issue. I rounded the bull bar part as you can see. I am going to make a few before I go to a shop and have them make one. I put exspanded metal across the radiator and most of the parts you do not want to see and keep from breaking. What do you all think? I want to know the good the bad and what I forgot. Thank you to everyone that has replyed it really helps.

http://norcalfjs.com/forum/attachment/download?id=2131553%3AUploade...

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Permalink Reply by happyeds on September 23, 2010 at 3:09am

it’s getting there - have you tried it (the design) without clipping the look of the grill - not having the bull bar in front of the light rims and the grill at least lower to show the entire grill as in the 40's - really how many bull's do we need to push out of the way? - i like the black grating in the background - really most of the 40's just had everything "out there" for easy access when needed - if the grating is stout enough maybe two thicknesses of 1/8" - for brush driving you won't have any problems - no fluff -

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Permalink Reply by DWH on September 22, 2010 at 7:59pm

I think OPG means they need to be protected from underneath, like when you are approaching a large rock.

The radiator and the A/C radiator hang pretty low in the front.

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Permalink Reply by Mr.FJT on September 22, 2010 at 8:08pm

OIC...Ok..... Maybe a skid under to tie in with a Bud Built Skid? I need to make differnt side drawings. To make the perspective look right.

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Permalink Reply by Mr.FJT on September 22, 2010 at 10:25pm

I also added the photo I started with. I have a Yellow FJ. I do not know who's Blue FJ this is.
http://norcalfjs.com/forum/attachment/download?id=2131553%3AUploade...

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Permalink Reply by Suecyde on September 22, 2010 at 11:38pm

I think you need to answer a few questions before anyone can give you advice.. Majority of ppl here look at function and style... but function first.

You need to let everyone know how you use your FJ..

Rock Crawling
Trail Exploring
Expedition
Desert/ Baja
Mall Crawling/ No Off Roading

.... this will help in your decision. If you do any type of off road activities, approach angle is always an issue. So keep this in mind. While the FJ40 bumpers are simple and functional they work well with the departure angle that the FJ40 provides... but the FJC, unfortunately has a terrible departure angle. Good luck on your search.