Teraflop front bumper rebuild

[Strike Force Zebra]

I've had this Teraflop front bumper for a few years now. I bought it because I liked that my winch would sit low, down in between the frame to not restrict airflow and I could keep my "fog" lights. The powder coating has "powdered"- gone white and looks faded. I want to run a stinger and thought why not rebuild it.

I like the purpose of the stinger but am adding a "loop" to protect the top ends of the radiator (hopefully the whole radiator) as well as the stinger. How many others have had this concern or have wanted this with the other features they got with their bumper?

Oh ya, and one of the things I am most excited about is cutting out the Teraflop logo!!!!

 

[RockyJk]

Awesome, you goin to gusset the stinger and hoop?

 

[GCM 2]

I ran the same TF front bumper for a few years, and I actually like it a lot, ended up passing it on to another forum member here when I went to the EVO 1/4 pounder with stinger. But your idea of adding the stinger and hoop is really pretty cool and looks great. It is a lot like the GenRight bumper that has those same features. Very nice work :thumb:

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

Awesome, you goin to gusset the stinger and hoop?

Yep. These were just the shots so far. I was excited to see it this far. I wish I could take the credit for the tube work and fabrication but I am having it done in a local shop. I'll post more pictures when it's done and powder coated.

 

[jmatta33]

I really need to learn to weld... looks like it will be a pretty sick bumper!


RLTW!!!

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

I ran the same TF front bumper for a few years, and I actually like it a lot, ended up passing it on to another forum member here when I went to the EVO 1/4 pounder with stinger. But your idea of adding the stinger and hoop is really pretty cool and looks great. It is a lot like the GenRight bumper that has those same features. Very nice work :thumb:

I thought I remember seeing pictures of one on your rig. Glad to hear it went to a good home.

I searched a lot of designs in the thought process and yes liked the GenRight design. Obviously it is not my idea and will give all the credit to their look.

I am not doing the fab work, I'm leaving that to a skilled shop. My welds don't turn out that Purdy and want to rely on it for function and not looks. Thanks, I'll post up more pictures along the way!

 

[GCM 2]

I thought I remember seeing pictures of one on your rig.....

Yep, here it is on my rig about four years. Definitely looking forward to seeing the finished bumper on your JK :rock:

 

[hinrichs]

Nice that's gonna look good, and its cool to make it your own, even if its inspired by something on the market already :thumb:

 

[sean112280]

Yep, here it is on my rig about four years. Definitely looking forward to seeing the finished bumper on your JK :rock:


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Nice rig:thumb: Is that the new shoes or old shoes in the back?

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

Yep, here it is on my rig about four years. Definitely looking forward to seeing the finished bumper on your JK :rock:


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I need to put a new winch on my rig. I wondered how the power plant would sit down in it. Thanks for the answer. Someday when my rig grows up, it wants to be just like yours!

 

[catahoula]

Looking nice so far can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

I really need to learn to weld...

Me too! I upgraded last year to EVO bolt on coilovers. I added their DD long arm upgrade kit at the same time. I had done some welding(stick) when I was a kid with my dad and brothers, but hadn't picked anything up for 20+ years. I broke down and bought a Lincoln 140 and did the install and reinforced it all the bolt on with welds from the 140. It's been fun to come up with other projects along the way! I was going to tackle this job too but just happened to see a guy on a one of our local FB pages offering to do Powdercoating for basically cost. I had wanted my bumper redone and for $125, I had to jump quick.... Long story short, when I dropped it off to him I told him what I really wanted to do and he said he could do it all for 250! No brainier......

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

Nice that's gonna look good, and its cool to make it your own, even if its inspired by something on the market already :thumb:

Totally agree!!! Some may say I am a fan boy for EVO but I really love their products!!! What I will never be is a Teraflop fan boy..... Personal experiences. I hope this one turns out as good as I have seen it in my head for a couple months.

 

[catahoula]

BTW, nice rig as well!

 

[catahoula]

Yep, here it is on my rig about four years. Definitely looking forward to seeing the finished bumper on your JK :rock:


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LOL! I just noticed you had some tires in the back of your rig in that photo....what did you fit in that thing?

 

[cozdude]

Very cool! Looks good man! Can't wait to see what it looks like finished on your rig

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

BTW, nice rig as well!

Thanks! I think I have found a name for her.... Doc! She has been the best therapist!!!

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

Very cool! Looks good man! Can't wait to see what it looks like finished on your rig

Thanks.... I know it's a little thing but I think I'm most excited to cut that Damn Teraflop logo off! Since some really crappy CS(twice actually) with them and how they responded to my dad's issue with his "what if" scenario, I have done everything I can to get rid of their cheap a$& crap off my Jeep. This is the last part I have and will never have another!!!!!

 

[cozdude]

Thanks.... I know it's a little thing but I think I'm most excited to cut that Damn Teraflop logo off! Since some really crappy CS(twice actually) with them and how they responded to my dad's issue with his "what if" scenario, I have done everything I can to get rid of their cheap a$& crap off my Jeep. This is the last part I have and will never have another!!!!!

LOL! Yea I would be really excited about that as well. I am slowly trying to get rid of my teraflex lift. Can't wait till I do and get some plush rides

 

[sean.m.adams33]

Bumper is gonna be awesome! Are you going to run the tubing from the hoop to the stinger for support also?