4x4 Bumper mods! Great Beginner Welding Project? Ultimate Land Rover Discovery Build Episode 15

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3 жыл бұрын

This could be the perfect beginner fabrication project. Taking an existing off-road bumper, adding and changing some basic elements, then polishing it up. This very simple and cost effective project mirrors what many of us off-roaders consider when deciding to buy, build or fix. Today I'm doing something that I don't normally film, which is working out the finer details and making a used part look new again.
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@fireemscraftsman2016 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing the safety precautions, not only is it good for your health but it’s setting a great example for others. Great job!

@waltermila 3 жыл бұрын

Dang thought this was the rear bumper tire carrier build got me all excited, but still good non the less!!! LOL

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

I wish! Lol very soon! I'm waiting on some parts

@waltermila 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait!

@dwizl7213 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure majority of folks are here primarily for the fabrication & wheeling content & rightfully so but what I gravitate towards more is the production value side of things...what's going on behind the cam. For me, Post production is the unsung hero of this channel. There's no amount of comprehensive fabrication videos that'd make me pick up a welder & attempt to build my own bumper...not my lane & I'm cool with that but what your content does inspire me to do is grab my Canon & Ronin, film & edit....fyi if you haven't checked out the new Ronin RS/RSC yet...Game Changers! Keep grinding em out!

@apexpredator_jku 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Production value is top tier. It's made me want to step up my A/V game. I wouldn't be subbed to Make. Art. Now. & Potato Jet if it wasn't for Nate's high caliber production. Ronin gimbals are way out of my league but I'm trying to see what I can make happen with a Pocket 2, Mavic mini, a couple of Osmo Actions & Polar Pro ND filters lol

@dwizl7213 3 жыл бұрын

@@apexpredator_jku dude, you don't need the latest & greatest camera/ronin. You'd be surprised what you can do with a mobile phone & a gimbal. I have edits with footage from a Rebel SL3, Pocket & Samsung Note 10 & I bet you couldn't tell which was which.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I'm happy to see someone appreciates the time I spend in story telling. The shooting and editing is something that I truly enjoy. The rsc is definitely on the list! That raven eye is a game changer so I could use my cin lenses in combination with active track. The active track alone would be worth it IMO but for now I'm going to keep using my ronnin s. This thing is still a beast just a little outdated I suppose lol.

@jeepwrecognizejeep1391 3 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle OMG... I thought tech nerds that wheel such as myself were far & few in between lol. So stoked to see that there's others that share my enthusiasm with wheeling just as much as something as epic as Raveneye...the luxury of being able to frame your shot without having to get up from under your rig is a game changer & active track 3.0 has gotten so intuitive it's almost spooky. I've tried to fake it out & it just locks on. Don't even get me started with the 3D focus....any camera, any lens.

@ronzacharias1674 3 жыл бұрын

NICE JOB ON FRONT BUMPER

@ThatRcThing 3 жыл бұрын

Those headlights look like the perfect candidate for a projector retrofit

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

You read my mind lol. I am working on that in the future 👍

@paulezk 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't build it, but you are right, the work you did to fine tune it was worth it! It looks great!

@georgeeads8689 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Nate. Bumper looks great.

@chopperchuck 3 жыл бұрын

as a welder i never thought of using spot putty to fill low spots i just add more weld , so i learned something new , right on good job

@AttwoodsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I've learned with using the bed liner paint is after primer, paint with regular paint let set then layer up the bedliner paint. No matter how much bedliner you use, it will still have "pores" from the sand and will eventually allow moisture in, and rust to start. Been there, made this mistake several times before a bodyman buddy pointed out the obvious. Great video as always. Cheers!

@jdenmark1287 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great advice that I never thought of.

@sasq_overland3967 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very important step I learned this as well from many builds and rust coming through my bed liner

@captainswampy9501 3 жыл бұрын

You could use a 2K epoxy primer, it seals the surface.

@Klamath1970 3 жыл бұрын

Powder coat is the only way to go for me. I used to rattle can everything and it didn't hold up. I finally found a good powder coat guy who doesn't rape me like most of them do. As I got better at fabrication I had to step up my finish game. You do need to get good at metal finishing or all your mistakes will show up in the powder coat. That is just my opinion so save you stupid comments for somebody who cares. Nice video. I think you are a good inspiration to most guys who can't build their rigs out of a catalog.

@markw365 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'm not the only one that uses spot putty to smooth out a bumper and fill in the low spots.

@Scavs_Inc 3 жыл бұрын

You always take the time to put on your PPE. I find that during the hot summer days it’s harder to use since I sweat so much. Even on the small stuff you use it. I think it’s important for fabricator to show that taking care of your body in the long run is important. Thanks for the great content.

@CardocVunJustin 3 жыл бұрын

Creat your own bumper! Cant wait for that.. Make it match the side step and roofrack, and dont forget tyre carrier and gallon rack at the back. Would be great if you put in fender guard. Mine is on the way, ofcourse dimple themed offroad style. Rock on🤘🏼

@CardocVunJustin 3 жыл бұрын

Btw, the bumper now is nice too.. 👍🏼

@krishampton8163 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good Nate, love your videos! A quick test for your concrete is to just drop some water on it! If it's sealed it'll bead up and sit on top instead of soaking in and making a wet spot. While concrete has different ratios of rock/sand/cement, cement itself is pretty consistent across the range of products it's used in being made mostly of limestone and silica.

@82werk72 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect video for a sunday evening!

@kellycj3b609 3 жыл бұрын

really love the design. very clean lines. not too many details but enough to pop just right. nice work as always. tuck those lights back up under the bull bar, sticking way out there they look bug eyed. right size and shape just too far out. still better than any marketed bumper out there. keep the vids coming. look forward to the next one.

@mattryan9376 3 жыл бұрын

Nice attention to detail. I admire your high standard for quality. Also I’m a union man myself, started out local 1977 carpenters union in Vegas. Very cool to see that hoodie!

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm a member of local 26 in Tacoma Washington but I have union shirts and stickers from all over. Thanks for watching brother 👊

@woodcrafter76 3 жыл бұрын

When you make your new bumper, some bar work down the fenders and tied into the sliders would look sweet.

@boostdtalon 3 жыл бұрын

Your build makes me want a Disco. Great work!

@erichughes9098 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😎👍

@ameyers67 3 жыл бұрын

Use a bright grazing low angle light to be able to see any imperfections before paint.

@HAUNTS360 3 жыл бұрын

That bumper cam out looking sweet. I just got a steal one for my Disco. Still need to replace the cheap plastic rear bumper. Thanks for the update.

@ianmburke 3 жыл бұрын

'if I should build a new one'... Coming from the guy who just BUILDS.... EVERYTHING haha keep building brother 👌👊

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I'm definitely going to build another one. But for now this bumper looks really good IMO 👍

@that68lifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Turned out great.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@shawnvergilia1609 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as usually. I was hoping for a full fab video but this showed alternative option and showed more of your skills.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

You will still get one eventually 👍

@shawnvergilia1609 3 жыл бұрын

It's a win win situation

@IanGoegebuer 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nate. As others have said, I really appreciate the amount of personal safety you take. You're showing new fabricators precautions to take. Now for a question: You previously mentioned an overland/offroad trailer. Is that a project you plan to document and start in the near future? That's a project I'm really interested in.

@marcuspaul6635 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job as always. Not sure on your US laws but put the reg plate on the bonnet with sticker reg plate.

@adjake1 3 жыл бұрын

I dig it. The design is pretty cool.

@foihdzas 3 жыл бұрын

That bumper looks great, but a triple hoop bull bar would look killer.

@peterwatson8295 3 жыл бұрын

I like it, stoked to see your rear tire carrier build! I think that's going to complete the look

@maddmaxx6705 3 жыл бұрын

Love your attention to detail!! Its hard as hell to teach, its in your DNA. Great videos.

@fomocoloco7172 3 жыл бұрын

This was just the inspiration I needed. I just bought and old 1970 highboy and they welded a bumper to the frame both in the front and the rear lol so I'm gonna have fun time trying to get it off and refurbish it

@KevinHalliburton 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! As a fairly new fabricator it's very helpful seeing how to fix the messes I sometimes give myself.

@ivanperkes6006 3 жыл бұрын

You need to have more kids so you can build a yukon xl or suburban 2500 with more vehicle specific projects for me. I want to do the rear side window project on my Yukon. Great content and keep up the high level craftsmanship.

@richarddumas4944 3 жыл бұрын

i like the bumper as is, just needs paint turned out really great

@michaelsfabwork2985 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work as always. Im going to be building a bumper soon for my h3. Take care.

@MyShadowblue 3 жыл бұрын

I have found that a riding mower lift works great for installing heavy bumpers and sliders solo.

@meanrigs4x483 3 жыл бұрын

Love just watching you tinker away! Gives me so much inspiration and makes me keen to get back to my fabrication 👌

@Thomzombie303 3 жыл бұрын

dude, you're freaking awesome. love your craftmanship and creativity.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@LuckyWill311 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the same winch for my cousin. My first winch, came with the Warn Steel fairlead. You should look into that if your keeping the cable, a lot less in the way on that approach angle. I also found out if you have the grey drum Superwinch states it's compatible with syn rope if you want.

@RoamLyfe 3 жыл бұрын

keen to try this for one of my videos! cheers mate!

@kevinbates5760 3 жыл бұрын

Bumper looks great!!! Nice tip on bed liner spray I dont use enough coats on my rock sliders

@remo9309 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great

@916wetcustoms 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff brother. Just started a very similar project on a rear bumper i cutoff one of my old trucks to throw on the new project. Keep kickin ass bud.

@willb3018 3 жыл бұрын

Bumper looks great ...like everything you do. As far as getting rid of sharpie marks, agree that acetone is great. I have had success with WD40 when acetone wasn't available.

@zachwalt9246 3 жыл бұрын

Some metal flares would be sweet

@Aaronferguson31 3 жыл бұрын

Put your spray cleaners in a high quantity spray bottle-saves product. You have air tools, get a spray gun. lay down some epoxy primer then go with Raptor Liner.

@brianpardee1281 3 жыл бұрын

That clean strip denatures alcohol has the best smell lol

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@wvjeepguy8178 3 жыл бұрын

Rust Bullet is the best basecoat I have ever used for steel, and I've tried most of the most commonly used brands on the market. Their topcoat works extremely well with it and spray-on bedliner had good results also.

@gdazey1 3 жыл бұрын

I would love a full size bumper like that on my 4Runner, but I will go with a midsize one just to shave weight.

@IbericaOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nat, crank the iso up a bit so you can use smaller aperture for more depth of field, those closeups are hard to focus and don’t show well the details. Good job though, always learning here

@explore_off_road 3 жыл бұрын

That looks really good. I love that bumper, the guy did a nice design. Do the rear first though, before you do the front. Really curious as to what you come up with ... something super cool I'm sure.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Finishing the material list for the rear today 👍

@johngordon2929 3 жыл бұрын

It was fine and i liked the chrome. Exponentially picky

@forreststrong797 3 жыл бұрын

I think it needs some headlight protection that would protect the front corners too.

@jacobstein7179 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video dude

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@williamanderson4793 3 жыл бұрын

Would love a bumper like that for my 87 Bricknose Bronco

@Night-Owl- 3 жыл бұрын

I've always found the full grill guards with side fender protection to look really nice.

@jdenmark1287 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, remind me to never let you see any of my metal work. It’s great having picky buggers like you to do my jobs for me, but not so much to see my own work. Great job on your fit and finish.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks

@rhyswilliams695 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Nate. Now go smash it on some rocks ;)

@kbalcerzak 3 жыл бұрын

I like the bumper refresh. I think the lights stick out a bit to far. I would try to mount them behind the bull bar

@bradywilliams2666 3 жыл бұрын

I think the bumper is pretty decent. Not too bulky. But I rather see the welds. Don't like the smoothed out look. That way I know the welds are good and not junk.

@Johnny_pisteo 3 жыл бұрын

You should try !steel it! Looks like powder coat

@tiredofinsanity 3 жыл бұрын

These days I use raptor liner. Way tougher and surprisingly cheaper if you are using tons of rattle cans.

@VictorVectorJKU 3 жыл бұрын

Perfectionist 😒 JK I love it man! Love how detailed you are!

@brokencarbuilders1957 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nate! love the videos. I'm new to axle swaps and im planning to put a later set of leaf sprung axles on one of my 4x4s. Im wondering how i would fit different springs/hangars etc while swapping the axles (wider track) and would love for you to do a video going over this sort of stuff. Keeping leafsprings, not a 3 or 4 link.

@schmidtsgarage1114 3 жыл бұрын

That is a lot of work for a bumper I will smash into a rock on day one.

@stevenk805 3 жыл бұрын

I’m secretly hoping you have to re-center the rear diff to match up the T-case. I’ve always wondered how people make custom axle housings and get custom axles made

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Lol it's definitely possible. Time will tell

@ratkillaummuguma420 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. Thanks and keep em coming. Please post a link to that floor jack you used in this video.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The floor jack is the tallest transmission jack I could buy from harbor freight. Amazon sells the same version of under the a different name. Both are expensive but worth it. I will like it now 👍

@jameshall4385 3 жыл бұрын

if it was me, i would keep the bumper. if i were you, i would sell it and recoup some money and build a bad ass bumper. it will be great content for the channel

@WeekendWrenchTurner 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!! Just started doing some fabrication stuff of my own, and wonder what kind of ventilation you use in your shop? Dust and fumes, as you know can get crazy 😷

@slzbuildz 3 жыл бұрын

Do a giveaway on the bumper.

@vincentsmalley3073 3 жыл бұрын

Bumper looks outstanding 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Do you need to have a front license plate ? Steals your eye from bumper

@jan-corottjes 3 жыл бұрын

Did you fabricate this bumper yourself? If so, do you have a video of it you're fabricating it? If not, which type and which brand is it? For me, it's the best bumper I've seen for a Discovery

@troydeck3017 3 жыл бұрын

put a magic heat on that stove buddy best 250 bucks i ever spent on mine hell of a lot of heat go up that flue put it in shop not outside

@sdechc_jku2900 3 жыл бұрын

Hey love the vids. Always like watching your projects, 1 question what’s with the 4 all terrain tires stacked up. 🤔

@joebrashears2290 3 жыл бұрын

Can you post a link on those lights? They are great!! Nice job on the bumper!!

@jkitchens71 3 жыл бұрын

I saw those awesome jack stands by your wood stove. Any way you could do a build on some screw style stands??? Want to start a trailer project but just need each corner to adjustable.

@johnparker3725 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nate, they make discs for the angle grinder that have a rounded edge for smoothing out the welds where you used the die grinder. Goes a lot quicker and leaves a nice finish. Might be worth checking out.

@johnparker3725 3 жыл бұрын

They are a version of the flap wheel discs.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

I have used them! They are really nice but sooooo expensive lol.

@florentkress5668 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video as usual! Small question where do your headlights come from on the roof rack or on the bumper? Thanks a lot

@davidloony6929 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to see some dimple dies in that bumper to lighten it and possibly strengthen it?

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

I was torn on this idea. I love dimples but I didn't want to invest the extra time in a bumper that I will be replacing. And I was under a serious time crunch on this one lol. I was in shop really late last night and back in there at 5am this morning. I didn't get Breakfast until the video went live at noon lol

@danielb3132 3 жыл бұрын

Build a new one. I'll watch the video now

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely building a new one

@travisjalbert1542 3 жыл бұрын

I know you've said it before but what's the standard wheelbase and in your opinion what is the ideal wheelbase now days, love your work and dedication to the channel, awesome content too can't wait for some snow Wheeling!

@anthonytrombley3964 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely should have color matched the bumper with the disco but that's just me

@reignrock_3 11 ай бұрын

Just came across this vid. Bumper looks good. Did you ever sell it? I might be in the market for one for my 04.

@frankfilippone9679 3 жыл бұрын

Are the disco axles the same width as the 1 tons? Freaking thing looks stock but way better! Beautiful work! Love how it’s coming out! Wish you were my neighbor

@4WheelingSA 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Also went through a bumper replacement excercise recently... See my videos on my Fortuner... Mine is from a South African perspective...

@hannykwesinuhu538 3 жыл бұрын

I love it. Discovered you on the TrailRecon video. Thanks for the video. I think the fender flare should meet the bumper and line up nice. What do you think?

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Unfortunately these flares fit like crap. I will be building my own in the future because there is very little aftermarket support for flares on D2s. Thanks for watching!

@TheParkingLotGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered doing a prerunner type build? Something like the Jeepspeed stuff or maybe a truck?

@SubversionGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Details are what separate “good” from “great”

@CBScale 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nate, with a channel calls Dirt Lifestyle, why don’t you run a set of Dirty Life wheels on one of your rigs? Haha seems rather fitting!

@westernwanderer8397 3 жыл бұрын

Great looking bumper! Love to have one on my Disco. Been wanting to fabricate one of my own. What brand of wheels do you have on your Rover. It's so hard to find aftermarket wheels.

@sebastianpedroza7134 3 жыл бұрын

Are you selling the lp4s nice build really motivates me to start filming my fab projects , also see your sweater nice ! I’m a local 433 ironworker !

@450rbronco 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nate always itching for the next video! That being said have a good recommendation on a decent carbide bit set for the die grinder? I bought a few from local hardware and they are worthless. It really is amazing what some cleanup work can do to a project.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! The bits you see in the video are from Amazon. I will add these exact ones into the cart right now 👍

@jakepeery1 3 жыл бұрын

What floor jack do you have? Seems super tall to reach your bumper and I’d love to get one too. Thanks for all the great content. Watch every video.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! The jack you saw in the video is a transmission jack from harbor freight. I believe it's the tallest one they sell and this is exactly why I bought it! I need a third hand sometimes and this helps alot 👍

@steyrulberg9082 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there I am building and old international scout into an off-road rig to get into the woods and mess around in. Nothing crazy. Just was wondering if when building my 4 link I have to use DOM or if I could get away with 1/4 wall square tube? Thoughts?

@AD-kq2nx 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta look good for those Instagram pics🤣

@tkskagen 3 жыл бұрын

Paint Hids alot of Mistakes & Mishaps!

@AdamWrightthegeek 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Are you worried that the spot lights sit out further than the bull bar? If you hit something (or something hit you) the expensive lights would get hit/damaged before the strong bull bar, right?