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10-7-2014
If I place the guard parallel to the top of the bumper then I will have interference issues with the trail vice. My standard drop hitch shouldn't be a problem, but I'm going to take that with me this evening to confirm.
I'm thinking that i will angle the guard up about 20º to clear the trail vice.
Oh, and that tubing is 1"OD x 5/16" wall cold drawn seamless. I think it'll take a hit.
Think I'm gonna leave it like this. Time to start welding.
The bumper is finished! I finished building the crash bar and welded out the bumper tonight. My welds are getting better, not perfect by any means, but I'm happy with them.
I'm thinking I'll be able to paint the bumper Friday, and maybe get started on the lower rails of the bed tomorrow.
10-8-2014
Thanks!
Finally starting on the bed, and the first step seems to be the most critical.
The frame rails are tapered, but I want a square bed. The current plan is to drill out the middle hole for the sleeve and then place the two end sleeves.
The end sleeves will have to be cut into the side of the tube as they are not under the tube. The sleeve material I chose is 3/4" sch 80 pipe. The bed bolts have a nice tight tolerance with that pipe.
Once the sleeves are in place I will reinforce them, but I have to get them in the right place first.
So.... Does anyone see any issues with the plan?