What about running a flat plate between the two frame rail mounts and
bit past them laterally and mounting the finished bumper to that to
distribute the "load"?

On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 8:26 AM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
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> Yup, thought of that . But no, won’t do , at least not now.
>
> Because? Reasons :-)
>
> But thanks for the compliment
>
> Ab
>
> > On Aug 12, 2022, at 9:03 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
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> >     Mighty Nicely Done Mr Bell,,, Only additional custom bit I might request would be that the EndCaps
> >
> > extend all the way to the WheelWells & then possibly Turn 90º inward to provide a solid MudFlap Mount ~
> >
> >
> >
> >> On 12 Aug , 2022, at 9:45 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> >>
> >> Thanks Adam, but I just tried as much as I could, to copy the stock steel bumper. So design credit goes to VW.
> >>
> >> the endcaps were the hardest part to do.
> >>
> >> I’m in a bit of a quandary though. The stock bumper is held to the mounts coming out of the frame rails by 2 m8 bolts. I did same , but added some blocks ( look like rubber bumpers but they are aluminum) to spread the bolt load. The bumper is 1/4” aluminum with some gussets spaced along, so it’s pretty solid mount. But I’d like a stronger attachment to the mounts. I might have to add something behind there.
> >>
> >> But then again, it’s not meant to be a bruiser of a bumper. As is, it’s pretty stiff and goid for stepping on to get to roof rack, whatever.
> >>
> >> Cheers
> >>
> >> Alistair
> >>
> >>>> On Aug 12, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Adam Grove <roverini@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> 
> >>> What a great looking bumper.  I would argue that it is the best aftermarket version I have ever seen.  I like the syncro specific touch!
> >>>
> >>> Adam
> >>>
> >>>> On Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 7:23 AM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> >>>> I’m happy with this first go round. Lots of details to fix in the next one, I’ll admit to being a little sloppy on matching weld lines on the endcap to the main part, but overall I think it works.
> >>>> https://shufti.blog/2022/08/11/vanagon-rear-bumper-done/
> >>>>
> >>>> Alistair
> >