blazin_blazer
1/2 ton status
so the piece that sticks thru the bumper is just sticking out level from the wider piece that bolts to the frame? if so, i can make a template out of cardboard.
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Bumper build
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Yes, the bracket bolts to the frame and then where the bracket goes through the tube that is about 6* down slope from the top of the frame bracket. Here is used paint to try and put some dimension to it for you.
Ok, here are some new pics with more to follow over the weekend.
Ok, here's this afternoons progress.
StevoandaRedK5
1/2 ton status
awesome! I really like those brackets/mounts you made, and the winch is in a good spot, not too close, not too far out
Yeah, the winch actually sits 5" closer to the grill than it did with the stock bumper and the Warn transformer winch mount.
I was a little worried that i was going to have to rotate the clutch side so that the lever for the spool was point up but i didn't want to do that since that would have made the lever stick up higher than the tube and ruin my plans for a flat plate to cover the winch when not in use.
Looks good. What did you use/how did you cut the slots for the D - ring to pass throughs? Sawzall again?
Everything on the center tube was cut on a CNC mill at my buddies work. The end pieces of tube which i will be working on tomorrow will be cut by hand with a die grinder.
Those pieces will be about 22" or 23" long with an 18* angle cut so that they will angle back towards the fenders, they will also be cut at an angle from the bottom side so they are 8" tall at the center tube and 4.5" at the ends. That's going to be alot of work. I guess i can't always take the easy way out.
Sound like you need a bandsaw. I've cut 1/4" plate with a jigsaw. Wasn't the fastest process, but it worked.
I really like the brackets.
Bandsaw, hell my next purchase is a Hypertherm Powermax 45 plasma cutter.
If anybody wants a template for the brackets i kept it and can make copies.
Bandsaw, hell my next purchase is a Hypertherm Powermax 45 plasma cutter.
If anybody wants a template for the brackets i kept it and can make copies.
Hell ya, I'd love one. Sending pm now.
That's a great idea, I would like a copy too! Thanks!
Desert Rat
Fetch the comfy chair
Is the plate the winch is bolted to going to be thick enough to withstand a good tug? Or are you going to reinforce that area somehow?
saweet! Looks grt. cnt wait til you finish my bumper. Thanks again Scottie.
That tube is .250" wall and will be just fine. The Warn winch plates are only .250" thick as well (i have one in my possession). Also being that it's tube it is alot stronger than a standard winch plate being flat with only one 90* edge. I am making some filler plates that will get welded to the inside of the tube on either side of the winch opening which will strengthen the tube even more.
Desert Rat
Fetch the comfy chair
Can't wait to see the finished product.
Ok, update on my progress. I'm at the point where it takes lots of time. I've been at this since 10:00am this morning and only am about 90% done with the driver side of the bumper. These pics will give you a good idea on what the finished bumper will look like though.
Good job, keep'um coming.
Desert Rat
Fetch the comfy chair
It is going to be similar in style to my 4x4 Iron front bumper but lighter which is a good thing.
