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Custom Winch Bumper(write up)

Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Well here is what I started thought I would share and I can do a full measurement write up if there is interest but if not here are some pictures.





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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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nice welds. i cant wait to see it finished with a winch in it
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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I like it so far, the winch will be nicely tucked out of the way. lol and nice diff!
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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VERY interested in the measurements! Keep up the good work. This is just the write up I have been looking for.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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looks to be a good start.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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is it only bolted on by the three stock bolt locations?
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by xjoffroad
is it only bolted on by the three stock bolt locations?
x2!!!!!!!!


i hope there is ALTEAST 6 BOLTS PER SIDE


i would use ALL 7 holes perside

like this:

that is the template that i used to make my mounts (out of 1/4" steel)
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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That is sweet. Looks strong, great weld, and excellent design.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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great start hope to get mine goin when vacation is over...
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Those are aj's offroad bumper brackets so they tie in with more than three bolts but since i have to take off the bumper to finish weld and put it back on to make sure stuff lines up so i only bolted it in three bolts right now to make things easier.....Also I will do an in depth write up after I get my notebook back I left it over at a friends so I will do an total write up when I am all finished up....Thanks for the compliments.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Nice lookin welds.
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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heres mine
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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Well I got a little more work done and added the start of the side pieces hope you enjoy. I also added a mini skid to the bottom to give it a more finished look and act as a mini skid lol will show how i did this a little better later on.






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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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That's a pretty cool lookin bumper brother. Nice work
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 06:13 AM
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that is exactly how I want mine to look when done. Small and strong. Looks great
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