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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 06:27 AM
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So I had some time this weekend so i thought i would fab up my front bumper. what do you guys think? Sill need to do some clean up work on it and paint


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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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Winch mount?
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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yes i have a XRC 8000 on order
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:10 AM
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i will take pics when i take it back off tonight and clean it up and paint it
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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how far back do the mounting plates (on the outside of the frame), go? Are you incorporating some sort of steering box brace?

lookin GOOD!!
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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The mounts are 14" long and yes the tie into the steering box on the driver side. with a total of 8 mounting bolts on both sides but it will eventully be welded to the frame also
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looks great man
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Judging by the hood emblem you either own a GMC or you've done a GM Engine swap??
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TUFF!!!! great job!!!
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Judging by the hood emblem you either own a GMC or you've done a GM Engine swap??
Both, my tow rig is GMC 2500, 8.1L, 8" lift pro comp rolling on 37s. The jeep has a 3.4L out of a camero
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Originally Posted by 86xjtinkster
Both, my tow rig is GMC 2500, 8.1L, 8" lift pro comp rolling on 37s. The jeep has a 3.4L out of a camero
Nice double points for me lol
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ok got it all done last night. went with rattle can bed linner.

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ok got it all done last night. went with rattle can bed linner.

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Looks good! Almost like one of the Rusty's bumpers
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Default keepin the stock look
removable winch mount(front or back)winch still to come,
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