Making a Pre-Runner Style, Tube Bumper

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DIY fabrication of a tube bumper on a 2013 F150 Ecoboost. I used a Harbor Freight Titanium MIG welder and their pipe bender. 2 inch DOM tubing.

[@michaelrasmussen426]

I would use a jack to pry the ends of the bar back up

[@NSQGarage]

So I tried to use a floor jack on the end of the bumper and it was lifting up the front end of the truck lol

[@momitch62]

This is awesome man I’ve been really discouraged trying to outfit my 12th gen lots of tacky parts on the market compared to other trucks, going to fabricate bumpers this design is super simple and functional and looks great.

[@NSQGarage]

Thanks! And it also saved me a ton of money!

[@fonz2318]

Great video! Extremely informative!

[@truckstuff126]

I’m gathering parts to swap my 2011. While doing research I ran across your channel. Good work man! That’s pretty much the style bumper I want to build for mine.

[@NSQGarage]

Thanks! Good luck on yours!

[@whunderwood]

Looks fantastic, well done. Used your video as a guide when I built mine, thank you sir.

[@NSQGarage]

Awesome! I'm glad you found it useful.

[@jeremysmall1471]

Few pumps every inch!That’s all it takes!

[@colbibaggett928]

I tried looking up different kinds of pipe that would be good for what you're doing and can't find anything. Where did you get yours at? All I can find is the threaded pipe that's only about 4 ft long. TIA

[@NSQGarage]

So I would look for tubing and you will need to go to a metal specific store. The one in my area is called Metal Mart. Off road shops my also sell tubing. ERW tubing will save you money over something called DOM. I think ERW would be fine on a street bumper.

[@colbibaggett928]

@@NSQGarage I'll definitely look around because I'm wanting to do something kinda like this for my 14. I appreciate it. Trucks lookin good BTW.

[@NSQGarage]

@@colbibaggett928 thanks! It's a labor of love haha

[@Mpreston89]

Looks good!

[@DavidWilliams-zc2dd]

Not related but seen your clip reviewing your truck but did you ever resolve your rear defrost? I am having that problem

[@NSQGarage]

Well my rear glass shattered in a windstorm. The replacement fixed the problem lol

[@nadakidd]

Have you bumped into anything to see if it sticks out enough to protect? I'm looking at doing a tubular for my tahoe and while I hate the look at the gigantic ranch/bull bumpers, yours looks like it might almost be too low profile for wheeling. Looks good though 👍

[@NSQGarage]

Thanks. No I haven't hit anything. But I think I have been in some situations where a bigger bumper would have hit. All that approach angle really keeps me out of trouble

[@kooperveldhuisen985]

What kind of mileage are you getting with the truck now? Curious what real world mpg looks like with 35" and a level w/ the 3.5L.

[@NSQGarage]

It really depends what I'm doing. On the highway in Utah I get like 15 mpg because it's 80 mph. If I'm going like 55/65 mph I can get like 18 or 19. If I am towing I get 10 mpg.

[@Tumi_n_Company]

LOVE IT!!

[@F150ownershipguy]

Great video. New sub

[@deltafox8795]

Holy cow 120 wall lol what are running into full army tank sch 80 with chrome molly in it would be great

[@tommybarclay5329]

DUDE!!!!!! That's bad ass!!!

[@jakewescoat4437]

Would this void a million mile warranty on my truck?

[@guyshred3949]

Buy once cry once 😢 😂

[@brennonsandefer7698]

Not sure if I missed it but where did you put the release for hood at ?

[@NSQGarage]

I screwed it to the crash bar in front of the passenger side tire

[@mestengo22]

Outstanding well done

[@chakradjuzeus9275]

👍

[@Ethan-es2pd]

Nice work! What was the length (before bending) of the tube for the main tube part of the bumper?

[@NSQGarage]

i think i started with a 10 or 12 ft section. but i think with trimming, it ended up around 8 ft. you have to leave some length on each end for the bending process

[@zacharykorpics6851]

Great work Jake!

[@Jdahmer04]

What size rims do you have on your truck, if you have 17s did you have any trouble with the outer tie rods rubbing on the rims when you turn?

[@NSQGarage]

they are 17x8.5s. they have 0 offset. i have never experienced any rubbing.

[@yoooitsanthony3620]

How much did all that cost you??

[@NSQGarage]

I don't remember specifically but probably less than a few hundred dollars.

[@FarnsworthChannel]

great build. keep up the fabrication!

[@Deodell314]

Shoulda used a heating torch

[@TheUnlimited001]

Came out really good! Nice job!

[@NSQGarage]

Thanks!

[@tempusfugit3635]

have you tried mounting a hitch winch in that front hitch? will it reach back?

[@NSQGarage]

Not yet. But I am planning on using an extension to get the reach I need.

[@robhall7192]

where did you get those "trick plates"

[@NSQGarage]

www.amazon.com/Trick-Tabs-Pack-Hole-Gussets/dp/B004EC1XGK

[@AnthonyS14]

Nicely done. Have you done the same for the rear bumper?

[@NSQGarage]

No, I was able to find an RPG bumper. That was such a good deal. I couldn't pass up. I was going to purchase their high clearance hitch anyway for liability reasons and basically got the bumper for free.

[@25slalom]

So great jake!!! So proud of you

[@matthewswearingen5042]

Did you put any clear coat on the aluminum plate?

[@NSQGarage]

I did not. I considered it. But it's relatively inexpensive so I figured I will replace it periodically

[@nickhawes2523]

What did you paint it with? Long term solution?

[@NSQGarage]

I'm assuming if a true professional did this right, it would cost more than the bolt on from various companies out there (ADD, RPG, ETC) because it would be a one off. So possibly over 2K if they do it the right way. Just a guess though.

[@NSQGarage]

I think I responded to your first question lol. But I used some Rust-Oleum. But I am going to repaint it with Steel-It Black. I didn't realize it came in black when I first made the bumper. But I will be making some changes to the bumper soon, so I figured it's the perfect time to put a new finish on.

[@nickhawes2523]

@@NSQGarage nice! Thanks for the response. I have a ‘16 XLT with a chrome bumper. It’s wrapped right now but I’m looking for a better solution. Either painting it or a new one, looking to spend no more than $800. I’ve heard painting chrome doesn’t last so idk what to do

[@NSQGarage]

@@nickhawes2523 dV8 makes a pre runner style bumper for about that price

[@NSQGarage]

At least before the pandemic lol

[@XxDopeBoyFr3shxX]

What welder did you use?

[@NSQGarage]

good ole harbor freight titanium 200 multiprocess