terrehautian (Offline)
#1
6/9/09 8:36 PM
I am thinking about making the Jeep I am getting this week into a push truck in couple years when I get something else. What kind of costs is there to make the push bar? I found a front bumper with hitch receiver built in (that way it is removable). I know this probably pertains more to Joe, but figure I would post it up to get input.
NEDAPSH (Offline)
#2
6/9/09 9:47 PM
I have a 07 Wrangler X that I push with. I welded 2 tow receivers to the front of my jeep. Built a frame for the wood slide it in and out use the receiver pins to lock it in. I have been pushing that way since I started pushing 5 years ago. You can find different mounting and bumper styles if you go to Jimmysjeep.com lots of good stuff. My jeep is under the Arizona push trucks. Hope that helps you out.
Pushtruck (Offline)
#3
6/10/09 1:12 AM
What model is your Jeep? It would vary from model to model. Stop by at THAT on Saturday and I will show you several different ways it can be done. Mine uses a front mount trailer hitch that has been customized and a custom bumper built for it that is removable for road trips... and believe me, I do a lot of road trips.
Don't plan on making any money at it. I have been doing it for 15 years and I do between 40 to 50 shows per year. At the end of last season my net losses since I started had exceded $50,000. If you stay local you won't incur near the travel expenses that I do.
It's not as simple as putting on a bumper and pushing race cars though. There is a lot to learn to do it right and do it safely. If you are serious about it, we will be happy to teach you some of the tricks of the trade.
Joe
terrehautian (Offline)
#4
6/10/09 8:24 AM
I won't be down there Saturday because I have to work OT, unless your down there by 2pm. It is a Cherokee with the inline 6. I don't plan to do anything with it for a few years (once I get it paid off {just got it} and get something else).
