HS00XJ

Anyone built a bumper like this? I like the skinny look so it will match my rear. It looks like great approach angle also. But I want to tuck in the winch close to the front as possible. I took out my condenser so maybe cut the grill out for it? I don't have a winch yet so I don't know how much space the winch will need. Any advice on tucking winches or how much room I need? Any advice? Im mocking up the brackets this weekend. thanks

MikeT2

Here is a link to my bumper build:
http://www.cherokeetalk.com/forum/f6...r-build-22737/
It is not as small of a profile like the one that you show but maybe it will give you some idea of what I did that might help.
I didn't want to disturb the air flow to the radiator so I tucked the winch in a little lower than what you show.
Good luck

xjzaped

2x2, maybe 3x3 tubing perhaps?

Lowrange2

Put the winch behind the bumper between the frame rails. You'll get a better approach angle by keeping the front of the bumper closer to the grill than you will by making it not as tall.

Mine looks like this:



I haven't mounted the winch yet but you get the point.

It sticks out this far.

HS00XJ

yeah i like the look but the winch will be too tall.got any pics of yours started between the frame rails?did you cut your crossmember?

HS00XJ

thank alot of info and pics.i saved it under favs.its sticking out alittle to far for me.but good work

HS00XJ

i also like these..probably be easier to hide the winch

HS00XJ

thanks guys for talking me out of the original bumper idea. Im going to end up building something like this. Im just wondering if i need to cut any of the crossmember?

XJmike0122

That looks like an ORS bumper. Yeah you will have to.

Lowrange2

No, I haven't installed the winch yet. Yes, I'll have to cut the cross member. What do you mean the winch will be too tall? You have to relocate the solenoid box to under the hood.

HS00XJ

I meant the original bumper picture the winch would be sitting high and blocking the radiator. I'm going to copy your hidden design minus the tube. I like N20jeeps bumper.thanks for the idea..

Lowrange2

Cool, that works.

I did tube on this one since I have tube sliders.

On my trail rig I'll be making the same concept out of rectangle tubing since I have rectangle sliders and rear bumper.

It's all about the looks, ya know.

HS00XJ

that's my problem I try to make it look good but I need to be functional..haha you're tube looks sweet I just don't have a bender or access to one.

HS00XJ

that didnt sound right...your tube bumper is nice..my rear bumper is sqaure

Lowrange2

Neither do I. I had a friend bend the tube for me.