Here is the tubular rear bumper I have made for the Vitara. I have incorperated a tow ball for offroad recovery. I did this by, Cutting a little length of box section, Cutting a notch out of the bottom rail and welding the box section in to create what is know as a crush tube.
The top rail was curved by cutting a slit and bending it, then re-welding back together to recreate the strength.
I then welded a set of towball bolts through the holes to make it easier to take on and off.
Then I painted it red to match the soft top...(and that was the only paint i had ;))
Hello,
I have made quite a lot of progress on the project. I have made a Straight through exhaust, Tubular rear bumper, Painted it yellow!!! among other things...
I have also fitted some flashing lights for when we go off roading...
I have fitted a 1.5 Inch lift kit from http://www.bits4vits.co.uk/store/index.php consisting of : 4x 1.5 spring spacers and 2x 1.5 front strut spacers... Thanks Dave!!!
I needed to get some longer rear dampers, I was told to find a set of MK2 astra rears, as they are longer than standard. But next door (Mark) had a brand new set of dampers that i could have. Only problem with them was that they were a Pin - Pin fitment whereas Standard are Pin - Ring... Out came my friend Mr Angry Grinder and Mr Welder to change them around... 
