06 Front Bumper Build

Landcruisin60 · 12-21-2012, 10:30 PM

Hey, been lurking here for a while, but finally decided to make a post. I just finished up building a front bumper for my 06 CCSB. I started it back in August and just got it painted and on the truck last week. I need to take some better "finished" pictures.

The center "main" piece is made from 1/4 wall 2x6 square tubing, the rest is 3/16 mild. The D-ring mounts are solid 1x4 bar stock and the bumper to frame mounts are 1/2x2 bar. I just realized I don't have any good pictures of the mounts...I'll have to get some.

I'm planning to mount a 21.5in LED light bar and 2 driving lights inside the hoop. Along with some flush mounted fog lights when I find some that fit what I'm looking for. I'd also like to at some point mount a winch. Not that there's really much of a reason to have a winch, but there are times where it could come in handy.

Anyway... Here are a bunch of pictures from cardboard templates to (mostly) finished product. Pay no attention to the dented fender and messed up hood. They were like that when I bought it...I swear.

45Colt45 · 12-21-2012, 10:43 PM

Looks great man!

Koolaid · 12-25-2012, 12:44 PM

How much metal did you use? What was the final cost of it all?

blitzin247 · 12-25-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by koolaid

how much metal did you use? What was the final cost of it all?

x2^^^

**mparker** · 12-25-2012, 02:38 PM

U might want to open up the front for air flow it u are planning on towing in hot weather. I installed a road armor bumper on my truck awhile ago. it run a little hotter now. the trany cooler sits right behined the air vents in the factory bumper.

Landcruisin60 · 12-25-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 45Colt45

Looks great man!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koolaid

How much metal did you use? What was the final cost of it all?

Off the top of my head I dont know the exact count for materials used. I probably have $150-200 into materials. I have about 30 hours from starting the cardboard templates to finished product.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mparker

U might want to open up the front for air flow it u are planning on towing in hot weather. I installed a road armor bumper on my truck awhile ago. it run a little hotter now. the trany cooler sits right behined the air vents in the factory bumper.

Hmm thanks for the heads up. I want to say it doesnt block it, I think most of the trans cooler sits behind the plastic filler piece under the grille. Trans temps havent increased since the install, but I havent had this on in summer heat yet. I also plan to get the soft trans lines and flip my trans cooler so its behind the grille.

Sorry I havent gotten better pics...been busy with the holidays.

I also want to add, the D-ring mounts are welded on both faces of the 2x6 .250 tubing. So they're super beefy, not just welded to the front face of the bumper.

Landcruisin60 · 01-03-2013, 10:27 PM

Still working on getting some better pictures. Its been snowy and cold since my last post. So my whole truck, including the bumper is coated with a nice thick layer of frozen slop and salt. If we get a day warm enough that I can wash my truck I'll post up some pictures!

**rms** · 01-04-2013, 06:42 AM

Nice build

Avionhauler · 01-04-2013, 08:22 AM

Very Nice....... I really like your design!

bigjohn · 01-04-2013, 09:35 AM

Great job. Looks good

12-21-2012, 10:30 PM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
Landcruisin60 DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: May 2012 Location: VT Posts: 12	06 Front Bumper Build Hey, been lurking here for a while, but finally decided to make a post. I just finished up building a front bumper for my 06 CCSB. I started it back in August and just got it painted and on the truck last week. I need to take some better "finished" pictures. The center "main" piece is made from 1/4 wall 2x6 square tubing, the rest is 3/16 mild. The D-ring mounts are solid 1x4 bar stock and the bumper to frame mounts are 1/2x2 bar. I just realized I don't have any good pictures of the mounts...I'll have to get some. I'm planning to mount a 21.5in LED light bar and 2 driving lights inside the hoop. Along with some flush mounted fog lights when I find some that fit what I'm looking for. I'd also like to at some point mount a winch. Not that there's really much of a reason to have a winch, but there are times where it could come in handy. Anyway... Here are a bunch of pictures from cardboard templates to (mostly) finished product. Pay no attention to the dented fender and messed up hood. They were like that when I bought it...I swear.

12-21-2012, 10:43 PM	eBay Motors #2 (permalink)
45Colt45 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From Idaho, Stationed in SoCal Posts: 252	Looks great man! __________________ -Colt- 2002 CCSB LT, 4X4 - Fully synthetic fluids throughout- PPE Excelerator HOT, 90 HP Tune- PPE Boost Valve- Turbo MP MOD- HID Conversion... But, none of that matters anymore BECAUSE I HAVE TO FIND A RED 06-07 CCLB "with medium grey leather interior". IF YOU HAVE ONE YOU CAN SELL ME PLEASE CONTACT ME, I NEED TO BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!

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Landcruisin60 DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: May 2012 Location: VT Posts: 12	Still working on getting some better pictures. Its been snowy and cold since my last post. So my whole truck, including the bumper is coated with a nice thick layer of frozen slop and salt. If we get a day warm enough that I can wash my truck I'll post up some pictures! __________________ LBZ Sierra CCSB: 4in Diamond Eye, PPE programmer, H2 wheels with 285s and a custom front bumper 95 Nissan S14: 4.8, T56 and a small snail...

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rms Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,400	Nice build __________________ 2007 LBZ 4x4 regular cab S & B Intake - Diablo Predator 285/75/16 Cooper ATP's - 8' Bedslide Amp Steps - Bilsteins - Fumoto

12-25-2012, 02:38 PM	eBay Motors #5 (permalink)
mparker Duramax Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent. WA Posts: 23	U might want to open up the front for air flow it u are planning on towing in hot weather. I installed a road armor bumper on my truck awhile ago. it run a little hotter now. the trany cooler sits right behined the air vents in the factory bumper.

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Avionhauler DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 16	Very Nice....... I really like your design! __________________ 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD Classic:. 6" Full Traction Suspension,Weld Evo 18" Rims w/ 325/65 R18 BFG TA/KO,Amp Research Power Steps _________________________________________ 2004 GMC Yukon SLT _________________________________________ 1982 Avion 9.1m

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bigjohn DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 2,315	Great job. Looks good __________________ 2006 2500 HD SLT ECLB, LBZ, Bilstein shocks,Banks 4inch exhaust, Alligator Adp Cat filter. And S&B air intake good to be driving a diesel again. 2002 Chevy silverado 2500 HD, LB7, traded it on a gasser and then traded it in for LBZ.

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