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Old 12-02-2011, 01:11 PM
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Well let start with a newer progress post. Just want to share my hard work with you hard workers. will have more pics soon

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With the smitty bilt xrc8000 going with a pair of PIAA 2100 driving lights.





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definitely an interesting design, but that makes it pretty cool. The tow hooks on the sides are a nice touch.
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Welcome to the Thunderdome, lol. Love the design, and looking great so far. Keep us posted. That thing is nice.
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Thats a diesel bumper you built there i want one
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thanks guys that really makes my day
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any photo's on how its tied into the frame?
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I think a plate on top of the tube to kinda blend it all together would look pretty slick. i like how you got the winch almost fully enclosed also. i like it
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I think a plate on top of the tube to kinda blend it all together would look pretty slick. i like how you got the winch almost fully enclosed also. i like it

haha yeah i have a peices of diamond plate for top of the tubes.. going to work on it now
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Did you tie it into the frame rails at all?
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Did you tie it into the frame rails at all?
what frame!!!! yes the bumper is tied in with the uni-body. the mounting plates go about 15" back and are plated on the other side of the unibody and bolted in. also there steel streeing spacer behind the steering box
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Originally Posted by gobbs_stopper
what frame!!!! yes the bumper is tied in with the uni-body. the mounting plates go about 15" back and are plated on the other side of the unibody and bolted in. also there steel streeing spacer behind the steering box

Good stuff. and the uni-body, is the frame. lol
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rugged, love it
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Its installed and works well. I have to knotch a small part of the bumper next to the winch motor.

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Needs more tow hooks
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