PreRunner Bumper Build! Winch Bumper Metal Fabrication How To

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4 жыл бұрын

Who doesn't want a sweet PreRunner style winch bumper? Not only does it give you a place to mount your winch but these style bumpers look soooo off road. Something like this can be added to any 4x4 with the right metal fabrication skills and creativity. Like I say in the video, good ideas and designs take time to develop. I know I could have slapped this bumper together but I don't want to leave any good ideas on the table. After some time to think it over, I plan on polishing off the finer details and finishing this one of a kind bumper!
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@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Go! Build! Be creative! You don't need to be an experienced fabricator to make great parts and peices for your project! Thank you for watching guys! And if you are looking for some great builder parts visit Barnes 4WD. Click the link and use the coupon code "dirtlifestyle" to save 10% 🤘 Link 👇 www.barnes4wd.com/?ApplyPromo=dirtlifestyle

@douglassmith8494 4 жыл бұрын

How much for detailed plans for that bumper?I have a 2005 liberty with 3inch lift can't afford the arb bumper($1400)yours looks just as good as theirs

@JustAnotherGuyInTheComments 4 жыл бұрын

I like this motivation. Thank you. Just finished cleaning up the shop, maybe I’ll get into it this summer.

@alex79buckland 4 жыл бұрын

Hiya bud recently subscribed to your channel I'm from the UK SuperWinch is well was a UK based company and brand iv got a couple of their winches but the winch that you are using in this episode doesn't look like any of the winches they have on the market here I was wondering if it's a case of it's similar to the warn as you said in construction and then sold under a different licence or something similar also do you know what motor is in it because over here the EP9 or EP9.5 you can get a bigger motor for not that much called a Bow motor there are 3 models 1, 2, and 2+ they used to do a 3 but have stopped using it now but the Bow 2+ turns the EP9 and similar into a hell of a setup and quite fast aswell

@davidpaterson2643 4 жыл бұрын

I'm in AU and loving these from scratch Fab eps dude... the hoop looks really good as you did it (super neat) - but one thing I noticed, you cant get the winch out to service it without pulling the whole bar off. The method to my madness is the harder to get to it, equals less likely to happen and with service parts thats not a good thing.

@TheDanielxtr 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been waiting months for this video. Thanks a lot for sharing this.. Where is the blueprint? Cheers.

@EvanMoon 4 жыл бұрын

How to be awesome 1 - Weld as good as Nate 2 - Design cool things like him 3 - Be organized like him I think I have a chance on number two

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Lol awesome

@pappaclutch3266 4 жыл бұрын

Also have a tube bender like him lol

@aydanangus 4 жыл бұрын

15:50 ish. The bumper is done My eye looking at the single tac on the top bar: are you sure about that

@austinseela3071 4 жыл бұрын

exactly my thoughts

@gdazey1 4 жыл бұрын

Love that you’re tackling IFS stuff too - 4Runner owner

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

I like IFS! It is way under rated! I might custom fab my own center section and lift. Time will tell 👍

@paullydca 4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtLifestyle Do it :) I'd love to see that!!!!!

@nothingtoseaheardammit 4 жыл бұрын

Next thing you know he'll be working on fully independent rigs :P

@drtytech2181 4 жыл бұрын

I belive Jaguars had dana 44 rear diffs with flanged outputs instead of tubes if your going to do a rear independent

@trubkir 4 жыл бұрын

After watching the KOH Ultra4 trucks tear it up I am really interested in IFS stuff too.

@DragoWerx 4 жыл бұрын

Nice message about energy transfer...too many bumpers get built that will transfer a high amount of energy to the passenger compartment. Looks good, can't wait to see the next one on this build!

@SteveN-American-tin 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. 👍

@triot2127 4 жыл бұрын

Came here to post this. Bumpers are supposed to sacrifice themselves.

@jamescockerham2309 3 жыл бұрын

Scrolls down, looking for comment about energy absorption... ah, here we are. This. 100% this. It's a safety feature, not a battering ram.

@cdodge2996 3 жыл бұрын

When I worked in the body industry, they were referred to as "damage multipliers."

@JaredRoso 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite part about your videos is the fact that you set the example that it’s okay to take a step back and give your thoughts time to form. You go into a project partially blind and let it take shape on its own. Your breakdown of the basic fabricating principles is what I’m learning the most of from you.. Huge Thank you from me to you.

@ianmburke 4 жыл бұрын

I love that you're doing this to a liberty Also bender on the bender for the win 👊

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro 👊

@dhjet2000 3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say that also -Bender on the bender

@hawkie333 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, 8 days. I always love your videos but man, that’s something else. I appreciate how you pushed pause on the build; that only comes with the experience of pushing too hard and screwing something up.

@jacobstevens4526 2 жыл бұрын

This dude is an artist. And crazy knowable.

@bobjackson7516 4 жыл бұрын

Rock on dude. Yea, I wanted this video to be an hour long. You are how I chill from a bad day at work. So thank you for that. But I realize a lot of your audience has "A.D.D.", and can't watch a video that long. Looking forward to the final product.

@brandonwallet885 4 жыл бұрын

Can we take a minute to appreciate wives/ girlfriends that support this kinda stuff. Super rare. Super underrated.

@jameskeegan 4 жыл бұрын

That bumper looks fantastic, the tube on top really brings it together. Keep up the awesome work mate.

@tylerw4593 4 жыл бұрын

No need at all to apologize for not being able to finish the bumper in one video. Most youtubers would take 5 to 10 videos to get done what you did in this one video. Keep up the good work.

@Jimbocker 4 жыл бұрын

It wouldn't be a Dirt Lifestyle fab project without dimple dies.

@chrisconley8105 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you, putting your creativity and end product quality over satisfying some viewers. Who you are, what you do, is very unique and much appreciated. Thank you for setting a good example, going the extra mile to create something you'll be proud of every time you see, instead of regretful. Great channel, keep it up!

@raytobin3309 4 жыл бұрын

Great job love the look of it great video content and I hope you know how many of us are out there that love to build from what in our head and some time you have to just take a step back and recharge and clear your head so we can get a fresh start at it . Thanks again Keep up with the great content !!

@ronthompson2366 4 жыл бұрын

Looking good so far... totally agree and it's why I enjoy your buids. Looking forward to seeing the progress of the project.

@eltonhigginbotttomii6586 4 жыл бұрын

This is probably one of my favorite bumpers you have made.. love the prerunner look! Cracked me up how you said sorry for having to cut it short.. a 20 min video with good content. I once again appreciate the good content and love what your doing.. But now you gotta make a rear tire carrier bumper.. lmao

@ilemjohn 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see it finished

@danfrankhouser6579 4 жыл бұрын

Great job bro! As a fellow fabricator DYI guy taking time to do it right is the way to go... especially with multiple projects!

@sentencj4x4 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Beautiful look with the skid plate. Cant wait to see this project done.

@nathanwheeler3645 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to see you finally getting started on the liberty!!

@Aoxmodeus 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Nate, you got some skills man, in building, and in filmmaking. Love watching you fabricate. Also, the Bender on the bender, that's fantastic.

@jeepinmofo 4 жыл бұрын

As always, it’s so enjoyable watching someone that genuinely enjoys creating something from nothing! I can’t wait to see how the bumper turns out. Keep the awesome videos coming Nate!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 🤘

@lucianoil 4 жыл бұрын

Very , very nice Bumper .... can wait to see the final product .

@georgeeads8689 4 жыл бұрын

And yet another excellent fabrication. Way to go Nate.

@farmer-jon 4 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing it finished, but do what you have to do man. Quality craftsmanship and a well thought out design take time.

@canamcarpenter8768 4 жыл бұрын

That look awesome! I need to build an off-road bumper for my Ranger. Might take a couple dealing ideas here. Glad your being honest with yourself in the finish of this one, makes for a not rushed finish. Look forward to the next vid.

@Jake_IBS 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Great video, as always. Looking forward to the next

@emeryrowand2903 4 жыл бұрын

Nate, I love your builds and the fact that you want to do it right, which takes time. Be sure to show us the final bumper when completed!

@sevensenseification 4 жыл бұрын

I think you are the best fabricator and video maker here on youtube. I love your videos and builds.

@bobbymulwee7641 4 жыл бұрын

Glad Barnes is on board with you

@blakej4452 4 жыл бұрын

YOU ARE AMAZING! I think you fab videos are my favorite. You make it look "Do-able" for vehicle that there is not a cool option out there. Thank you.

@omarbazua7321 4 жыл бұрын

This looks amazing really excited for you to tackle the kJ platform

@frankjacoby9460 4 жыл бұрын

Take your time; your work is spot on! Alert us when you resume! Thanks

@wjsj69 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet build! you're lucky to have the time to stay true to yourself/your ideas. If you can make a Liberty look and function well, you can make anything!

@robpedrow9293 4 жыл бұрын

Fabulous job, Nate! I love how it just came together piece by piece. Two thumbs up man!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man 👍

@mattbarrett41 3 жыл бұрын

Just became a Patreon supporter. Should have done it months ago. Thank you for the channel.

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the support!

@mattbarrett41 3 жыл бұрын

Nate- Don’t mention it. I need to buy/build a new winch bumper. The one I have is bent. Seeing your process, I may just build a bumper that will hold up vs spending absurd money on a replacement

@perrymahnke886 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking bumper and great ideas behind the build. I like your comment about not being a drawer, my son and I do a lot of projects together. He is a drawer and I am not a drawer, so he hates it when I say "Trust me, It will turn out great". Nate, you are definitely one of the people on my, Bucket list of people to meet in person.

@saltymethods2637 4 жыл бұрын

How much you wanna bet this Jeep Liberty is going to go from, "small bumper upgrade" to a full blown "rock crawler" in about 6-months?

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@kg2995 4 жыл бұрын

Put some Dana 44s under this thing.

@Bigjobrob 3 жыл бұрын

Your prediction came true!

@NikkiTheOtter 3 жыл бұрын

I would DEFINITELY not put money on that kind of bet.

@4570levergun 4 жыл бұрын

Slick work. I love your creativity. I am no where near as good as you but I fabbed up my own battery tray from my old 79 K20 last weekend. I look halfway decent and is solid and a rock so that make me happy. I was definitely inspired by you.

@robertguffey1453 4 жыл бұрын

Dude Nate! That turned out so nice! I can't wait to see the finished product. I envy you and your talent. I hope eventually I will get to play with my welder and start making stuff for my jeeps. Thanks for the channel and the inspiration.

@njrx7t2 3 жыл бұрын

I know nothing of welding, fabrication, or even off roading(yet) but I can't stop watching your videos.. Keep them videos comin'! 👍

@johnnymula2305 3 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that you take impact into consideration when designing your bumper. This is my issue with most of the aftermarket ones. They’re so heavy, they’ll end up bending the frame.

@richardtramell5574 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Im building bumpers and repeatedly referring back to your bumper builds. Thank you.

@eric1200942 4 жыл бұрын

This bumper looks awesome

@jonasfreitag1344 3 жыл бұрын

Man, these sliding slomo shots with the sparks flying... awesome!

@letsdosomething806 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this is coming together really well. An awesome job as always.

@richardbrind3108 4 жыл бұрын

watching your vids from BC, I'm a firm believer in fabricating projects properly, if it takes a little longer, who cares, the satisfactory result is all that matters.

@kyleb5518 4 жыл бұрын

The liberty is an interesting vehicle, a GREAT Mercedes German made engine which is bullet proof and the basic hardware of a great 4wd

@Verticalpedalgarage 4 жыл бұрын

I have to admit, I was skeptical you were going to be able to make that look good. But once again it looks bad ass. Bravo sir!

@LJ_Jeff 4 жыл бұрын

Bumper is looking great! Looking forward to the next video.

@mikemorgan4670 2 жыл бұрын

That was outstanding. Skid was perfect. Love watching you exersize your skills. Cheers.

@androsborsato 3 жыл бұрын

Best build video I've seen in a bit

@stevenrodriguez3982 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! Love it!

@pacific4x444 4 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome that cars going to get a lot of looks when your driving that's for sure

@MrLangleylad 4 жыл бұрын

You are one clever dude , your design is spot on and the skid plate looks killer . The dimple dies add a real baja look . Looking forward to the finished product . Keep the sparks flying !

@benaston007 4 жыл бұрын

First car I ever owned 2003 Jeep Cherokee (Liberty) ltd 3.7L V6 petrol, absolutely loved this car! Exited to see how yours turns out.

@dennisfreebairn8754 4 жыл бұрын

Second video I’ve watched, second video I’ve really enjoyed, the right mix of informative and well presented, more than happy to subscribe and hit the bell. I’m somewhat of a fabricator in the sense I can weld some things up and enjoy the design of things. With the help of this video I’ll be tackling the front bumper of my little Holden Cruze project here in Australia. Thanks for a great video

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Great! I'm happy to have you aboard!

@paullydca 4 жыл бұрын

I am beyond stoked to see this video! As a liberty owner (and lover) this is really giving me great ideas for bumper. Can't wait to see whats next. And yea I agree about the chrome. That was the first thing I did when I bought mine, got ride of all the chrome changed it to black. These are such capable jeeps, the places I've taken mine so far blow my mine. Thanks for inspiring me! Washer fluid container - common solution most of use do is pull it out, cut the neck off, plastic weld it to be way shorter and shove it in the engine bay. It fits nicely (at least on the 3.7L engine model)

@sonofkronos1 4 жыл бұрын

This looks awsome! Kinda wanna do one for my escape, but that's supposed to be my grocery getter. Just a quick thing I noticed was the bar is only tacked even once the rest of the bumper is welded. It's an awsome project just did want anything missed. Take your time, love watching these videos because it reminds gives me motivation to get back into off roading and truck stuff, thank you so much.

@dominiccox8294 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing it completed, keep up the excellent work 👍

@DirtLifestyle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@benbutcher86 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you mentioned the bumper absorbing energy in a crash. I know it’s rare, but it’s smart. Manufactures have made leaps and bounds in crash test standards over just the last 20-30 years so it’s good to acknowledge that for ones safety. Definitely makes me reconsider the Liberty.

@charlestandy5941 3 жыл бұрын

this guy knows how to build

@jedmassey 4 жыл бұрын

Bumper looks good so far, and for me I appreciate taking your time in the videos and explaining where some of your thinking is coming from, my wife blames you for giving me the fab bug, but she does like the new truck bed safari rack I made, anyway good work man, great videos. Keep it up. 👍

@pinkcactuscraft2927 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your vids. Keep em comin!

@onetruebob_tj 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nate. Badass bumper. 👏👊👍

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy 🤘

@areaj8006 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos have really been motivating me to build things for my Jeep. Keep em going!

@falconhead2862 3 жыл бұрын

You have such great videos! I'm no fabricator but you make it look so easy. After watching a few of your videos I have the illusion I can do it too! Great content man def underrated content creator.

@theezeelife292 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, sometimes you just need time. There have been many times where I had to put a project to the side and work on something else because I hit the proverbial brick wall. Do what you gotta do, brother. We'll be here. Heck, consider this a cliffhanger. Lol. In the meantime, would love to see that tailgate build on the Dodge. Just a thought.

@wm.j.roscioli2976 4 жыл бұрын

You did a helluva job making this bumper even though it's not quite perfect in your opinion but I like what I saw .Thank you

@garrettwilson1150 4 жыл бұрын

Love the channel, and all the work you do. Can't wait to start learning to fab up some things on my 78 J10.

@yermoffroad 2 жыл бұрын

I'm digging this oddball stuff! And damn that paint looks nice on that thing

@TheDefenderSisu 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I was half as talented as you. You inspire me, thanks and keep building.

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the positive comment 🤘

@ebalmes 4 жыл бұрын

So good Nate!!!

@henrikm4657 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build! Looks great with the skid plate.

@josephrivera7379 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Nice job, sir.

@justingerometta6703 4 жыл бұрын

I have a d2 very similar to yours that I am currently building. Your videos are top notch!!

@2jeepsandadodge798 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Sir. Will be waiting on the next video on this.

@memodelatorre1303 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, I'm loving your vids and builds! Nice time to step back before moving on, done that a few times.

@mjenner89 4 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome Nate!

@freelandco6897 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you design as you go! As an engineer I always design my stuff in CAD before and it's interesting to see the other way around. Sweet looking bumper!

@DirtLifestyle 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@maracing6175 3 жыл бұрын

I have Hemi WK. It is the family rig. I do all the work on it and make as much custom parts as I can. I plan to build my own winch bumper and this was a great watch.

@bobbynate4271 4 жыл бұрын

If my opinion matters you're doing it right Nate. Much appreciation! Being a grown-up is so annoying 😒 sometimes lol.

@ZenNeoAzrael 4 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome build! I'm excited that you are working on a Liberty since there is not a lot people that work on these. I have an '05 also and can't wait to see the other awesome stuff you got in store for this rig. Keep up the great work!

@MikeCurtis7663 4 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736 2 жыл бұрын

the bumper turned out awesome! I wish I had the guts to do that to the front of my Chevy Silverado. Because I want to put a winch on the front, but i have no solid place to fasten it. I saw this after you gave it to your brother and finished the build pretty much recently. Which I thought turned out awesome! Glad I got to see this part.

@c4onmylip 4 жыл бұрын

I remember watching your early vid on trying to decide on making the liberty or the rover an overlander. I'm glad to see you didn't just get rid of the jeep and found a cool little project for it.

@dk12811 4 жыл бұрын

I had a 2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade in my past and it had a BDS suspension lift kit. Wish I found the channel when I had it. My Liberty needed to have a better bumper. I like the design and function of the bumper as well as the Skid plate. I took it off road at AOAA and Rausch Creek in PA. My tire choice was BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 and they worked great. Thank you for a great video.

@tannerroach1644 4 жыл бұрын

Good work man keep it up

@damecioyonh5554 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful boy!!!! Thank you so much

@tonyb2086 4 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for the solid front axle swap show👍 Uni Body Frame stiffener show is going to be good to!!! Good show.

@cincybrian5177 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent content, Nate. Thanks for the tips!

@madman432000 4 жыл бұрын

That looks really good. I'm thinking something similar but with a front reciever for a portable winch. My Liberty is a 2002 with OME lift

@jkmiddy2224 4 жыл бұрын

Love this been waiting for the liberty build to start

@rlowle1228 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@dannywright3128 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't think that it was possible to make a good looking bumper for one of those good job man Very clean

@jasontanner5656 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the follow up to this. Gives me ideas for my wife's

@davidtoth5626 4 жыл бұрын

That looks sweet!!!!👍

@SteveN-American-tin 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes projects need time to breathe, just rushing ahead often leads to more time wasted in the end. Looking good so far and I’m looking forward to the next instalment. 😎