Rear Bumper - (continued)
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The ends of the 3/8" plates were trimmed at an angle, and then tripled in width, to be used as attachement points for D-ring shackles. |
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The shackle mounts after being ground to a smooth finish. |
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Tapped gussets were added for strength, and to fasten an aluminum diamond-plate top deck to the bumper. |
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Like my front bumper, 1/8" aluminum diamond-plate was used to skin over the tubing and also provide a finished surface to stand on. I skinned my hoop, whereas Brittan chose to leave his hoop tubing exposed. |
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And finally, the skin was painted black to match the black powder-coat on the bumper. |
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A view from under the truck with the rear bumper installed. |