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Bronco Bumper

2024-4-30
Project
Capability
Fabrication
Summary:
  • Fabricated custom front and rear steel bumpers with integrated shackle mounts and receiver hitch for a Bronco
  • Built a custom grill panel using dedicated jigs and fixtures to ensure repeatable alignment and fitment
  • Iterated through multiple fit checks and metal bender passes to achieve precise clearance around shift knobs, lights, and body panels
  • Designed and machined mounting hardware including shift-knob bores, enlarged access holes, and light cutouts with structural reinforcement

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