Finally, the last part of the rock slider build! Lets finish them up and see what they look like completed. The goal is to have some beefy nerf bars we can use to rub against rocks and still be able to open the doors after a long day of wheeling!
MIG
Today we cap the giant hole we just made from cutting off the rocker panels and reinforce the rock sliders. Then we reattach the fenders using some race car parts.
Part 2 – Mini Boatside and Rock Sliders on Vitara ...
1 Time to remove PJ’s rusty rocker panels and build some rock sliders from scratch. Rock sliders are great for protecting your doors offroad and providing a pivot point around trees and rocks.
Part 1 – Mini Boatside and Rock Sliders on Vitara ...
Finally, the last part of the front bumper build for PJ. Today we tie it all together by adding reinforced tubes to finish out the sides of the bumper. Be sure to check the completed pics at the end!
Part 7 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
Today we bend up a bull bar / hood protector for the bumper and wire up the winch with a quick disconnect safety switch.
Part 6 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
1 Check this post out for the ultimate guide to selecting and purchasing an auto darkening welding helmet. Welding helmets are critical for the safety of any DIY metal work, whether you are welding or plasma cutting. Without a good welding helmet, you can cause eye stress, skin burns or even […]
The Ultimate Guide to Auto Darkening Welding Helmets
2 Time to add more reinforcement and an aluminum skidplate to our custom DIY winch bumper build! We also discuss lot of tips and tricks along the way.
Part 5 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
This ain’t no bolt on bumper so the madness continues! Time to reinforce the winch mount and start making a skid plate.
Part 4 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
1 Time to weld the winch plate together, make some mounts for the winch solenoid, and get everything permanently attached to PJ our Suzuki Vitara offroad truck!
Part 3 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
1 Time to whip out the plasma cutter and finish reinforcing the winch mount! In this post we add two additional attachment points and cut out the winch plate and fairlead mount.
Part 2 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
2 We have been on 3 wheeling trips with PJ (our long term Suzuki Vitara) so far and haven’t gotten stuck… yet. However it is only a matter of time before it will happen or something breaks and we need to be extracted. Check out the winch we bought and Part […]
Part 1 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
1 It is tough when you have a mower that still runs good but is starting to rust out. This mower was still working fine, but the deck had a couple of large holes in the front due to rust. Read more to see how we got it fixed and back […]
DIY Mower Deck Repair – Fixing Rust and Patching Holes
5 Welding pliers are a must-have for anybody with a MIG welder. Read more for lots of pictures and explanation on how they work.