Front hitch/winch bumper build
02-16-2012, 09:42 PM
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Front hitch/winch bumper build
Work in progress. I took a hitch that went to a 1998 S-10 and cut it to 33" and tacked to front. Then took the ends and used them as the plates for a secure weld to the frame. There is enough clearance for a plate for the eventual winch. I will use the stubs for a bull bar and unsure what I'm going to do for the ends right now but will eventually add more. I don't this in about 2 hours at the cost of 0$ since I had the hitch already. My plan is to make a winch that can go in the hitch that can be moved to the front or the back.
02-17-2012, 08:31 AM
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Hmm, I have an old hidden hitch from my TJ that I no longer use. This just may be the foundation for a similar project. Thanks for the simple but clever idea.
02-17-2012, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 90XJkid
Neat idea. Seeing some more pics of how it mounts would be sweet.
02-17-2012, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 90XJkid
Neat idea. Seeing some more pics of how it mounts would be sweet.
02-17-2012, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 1ABrian
cool idea man. Looking forward to more pics
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Worked on the bumper some more. Still have a ways to go but this is the first project that I have ever welded on so taking me some time. Next step will be to put factory corner pieces on and wire up the quick disconnects for the Hitch witch to the front and back.
02-24-2012, 01:15 AM
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Seems like what i did but my front hitch is a factory xj hitch but for mine i cut 1/4 plate and welded it to the front of the unibody for strength then welded the hitch to the 1/4 plate welded to the frame
02-24-2012, 01:38 AM
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i did the same thing with one i had laying around except i didnt like how far the receiver stuck out. so i cut mine and brought it close to the body. something to think about cuz with the winch on there it stuck way to far out IMO. heres mine now...
02-24-2012, 03:35 AM
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you should tie it to frame with some bolts for added insurance ,hafbour freight sells a winch mount that goes to a reese fyi
02-24-2012, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
you should tie it to frame with some bolts for added insurance ,hafbour freight sells a winch mount that goes to a reese fyi
