eurosonic
Expedition Leader
Really enjoyed boo471 Lexus bumper build, so I figure Id share another common mod that can be done on many expo rigs on this site.
Im reposting this from my build thread. This is something Ive done few months back in preparation for a rear bumper build. I also later did a rear frame tuck along with a gas tank lift, you can check out my thread for pics and info on that.
Finally had a chance to get some work done on the Mitsubitchi. I banged the rear lower quarters few times on the trails so it was time for them to go.
This was a new experience for me because it was my first time welding. Always wanted to learn, figure this would be a nice simple project to get started with. After picking up a Lincoln 180 I practiced on some on scrap before jumping into this. My next-door neighbor is a certified welder with 30 years experience, so he showed me the ropes on what and how. Of course few hours on YouTube helped as well!
Over all this was a fun project, I recommend anyone on here to give this a try.
Plan was to chop the lowers up to the first ridge, which lines up well with the rear body line.
Ready to go
Beforehand I bought some 20-gauge plate from a local metal supply store for $3.
It was much easier to do this with the wheel off.
Masked the cut line
First used an angle grinder to cut, no going back now.
Finished it off with a sawzall
To trace the shape for the filler plate I used a piece of cardboard which I pressed against the chopped quarter.
Fits good
Traced it on to the plate
Some prep for welding
Tacked it onto place
Finished the rest and cleaned up the welds
Same on the other side
Used this stuff over the nastier welds behind the panel
For now I sprayed it over with primer, later will do the sides with bed liner.
Moved over the drain and plug
Im reposting this from my build thread. This is something Ive done few months back in preparation for a rear bumper build. I also later did a rear frame tuck along with a gas tank lift, you can check out my thread for pics and info on that.
Finally had a chance to get some work done on the Mitsubitchi. I banged the rear lower quarters few times on the trails so it was time for them to go.
This was a new experience for me because it was my first time welding. Always wanted to learn, figure this would be a nice simple project to get started with. After picking up a Lincoln 180 I practiced on some on scrap before jumping into this. My next-door neighbor is a certified welder with 30 years experience, so he showed me the ropes on what and how. Of course few hours on YouTube helped as well!
Over all this was a fun project, I recommend anyone on here to give this a try.
Plan was to chop the lowers up to the first ridge, which lines up well with the rear body line.
Ready to go
Beforehand I bought some 20-gauge plate from a local metal supply store for $3.
It was much easier to do this with the wheel off.
Masked the cut line
First used an angle grinder to cut, no going back now.
Finished it off with a sawzall
To trace the shape for the filler plate I used a piece of cardboard which I pressed against the chopped quarter.
Fits good
Traced it on to the plate
Some prep for welding
Tacked it onto place
Finished the rest and cleaned up the welds
Same on the other side
Used this stuff over the nastier welds behind the panel
For now I sprayed it over with primer, later will do the sides with bed liner.
Moved over the drain and plug
