Pics of my new bumpers/OBA set up

[saburai]

Hi Gang!

I finally found a moment to snap and post up a few pics of some of my recent projects:sombrero:

First up are the most excellent bumpers that AJ built for me. I have to say that AJ is the best! Great communications, great price too! He really worked with me to give build me just what I wanted. The front bumper is a a enclosed winch design with a full guard and 4" driving lights integrated in to the design. I've got some Hella 500's for the guard on the way.

The rear is a tire/jerry can/hi-lift carrier, I had a local sail maker sew up a basic cover for the cans - outa sight, outa mind and all that.

Next up is the OBA set up I built out of a Puma pd1006 compressor. It's rated at 1 HP, 30amp draw, 100% Duty Cycle, 135psi. I'm using the passenger side rock rail as a tank. It holds about 3/4 of a gallon. I put it together with a Viair 85 - 105psi pressure switch with an integral relay and a manifold from Northern tool. Air chuck by the tail light.

 

[jeepmedic46]

Bumpers look awesome, Great job with the oba.:sombrero:

 

[ExpoMike]

Nice bumper. AJ's did a great job. Hope you don't mind if I take a couple ideas from yours when I do my winch bumper up.

Cool setup for the OBA. Hope you can get your fuse problem taken care of. I know you got a lot of ideas from your thread.

 

[teotwaki]

I really like the compressor set up!

 

[saburai]

Thanks Guys!

I got my inspiration for the OBA from Eric of Eric's XJ fame. Lots of great ideas and info on his site, here's the link:
http://www.ericsxj.com

I know some may disapprove, but I'm using the passenger side rock rail for air storage:Wow1:
It holds about 3/4 of a gallon. My pressure switch range is 85-105psi as that's what ARB lockers like, so I don't think I'm in any kind of danger:costumed-smiley-007

 

[dustboy]

Wow, I wouldn't want to be the deer who meets that bumper! That is a serious chunk of steel.

Good shoehorn job on the air compressor, that is the perfect spot. I like the idea of using your rock rails as a tank, I think I'm going to do the same with my rear bumper. It will be a nice surprise for the jerk who rear ends me!

 

[ex m38a1er]

WWWOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
More pics of the front and the rear swing out arm please!!!!!!!!

 

[OverlandZJ]

Looks great Rich. I had been awaiting pics.

Pic of how the hinge is connected on the swingout please, i think thats the one i'll go with.

 

[ExpoMike]

Looks great Rich. I had been awaiting pics.

Pic of how the hinge is connected on the swingout please, i think thats the one i'll go with.

I had seen this change regarding the hinge and FINALLY a manufacturer decided the laws of physics played a more important part the ease of building. I have been saying for years, the swing out pivot needed a top mount, so it took away the load from being placed where the spindle meets the bumper. Basically you place the spindle into a double shear mounting, which should eliminate all failures. Glad AJ's figured out a nice way to do it.

 

[02TahoeMD]

Your Jeep is looking great. Bumpers turned out sweet, I like unique design on the front. Great idea using the rock rail as a tank. Now, you can get an airhorn too! The only suggestion I would have would be to make sure you keep anything from leaning on the compressor when it is running. I know mine can get too hot to touch and could potentially melt / catch fire something leaning against it when running to inflate tires. Maybe put an open grate over the top of the opening?

Anyway, sweet looking rig. Well done!

 

[OverlandZJ]

Yeah Mike, i followed the design thread at NAXJA as well. Too bad the price ended up being twice projected retail... but those things happen. I also want a double shear design, but i'm not quite sold.. a bit leary of the two through bolts and spacers behind the machined "pivot" bolt.

Been waiting for someone to report their experience.

 

[XJINTX]

GREAT JOB... I like the setup very much! As a former New Yorker where are you located... I'm originally from Amsterdam

I have a question on your real leafs? I can't see from these pics but:

1. Are you running a lift and if so what rear pack?

2. With the additional extended rear end weight is there droop yet?

Once more LOOKS sweet!

 

[saburai]

Thanks Guys!

I'll try to take some more pics as time allows. I think that there are some hinge close ups on AJ site.

Thanks for the safety concerns! I did use a hose to jacket the 10 gauge wire and the compressor has air space on all sides.

Right now I'm on Long Island - untill Friday...

The rear leafs are a Rusty's 3" spring pack w/ 1.5" shackles. So far I've notice no droop. With the jerry cans full, I'm able to tell they are back there...

GREAT JOB... I like the setup very much! As a former New Yorker where are you located... I'm originally from Amsterdam

I have a question on your real leafs? I can't see from these pics but:

1. Are you running a lift and if so what rear pack?

2. With the additional extended rear end weight is there droop yet?

Once more LOOKS sweet!

 

[Funrover]

Looking good!

 

[getlost4x4]

looking good. nice cherocar!:coffeedrink: