loafer
1/2 ton status
I say that because I have had to winch with the cable at a 90-deg angle to the truck to pull it sideways
Bumper looks good though.
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Here comes my bumper!
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I say that because I have had to winch with the cable at a 90-deg angle to the truck to pull it sideways
Bumper looks good though.
I say that because I have had to winch with the cable at a 90-deg angle to the truck to pull it sideways
I will not be able to pull at 90-degrees. close, but not 90. Isn't the cable separating and flattening out when you pull like that? What size/type cable do you have? Or was it just one of those, "what the hell" moments?
O.K. Done with lunch - BACK TO GRINDING!
I VOW TO FINISH THIS DAMN THING TODAY!
I VOW TO FINISH THIS DAMN THING TODAY!
O.K. I think it's done, but it's dark so I'll have to wait to paint it. Threw it back on to snap a couple pics.
And heres what the cable angle is going to be like when it starts to rub on the bumper...
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moneypit_K5
1/2 ton status
I think you are good to go there man...nice work too.
Im interested to see how that winch is actually mounted, got any pics of that?
It so happens I started my bumper build today, and Ive come to a stop until i figure out a way to mount my winch in the frame rails.
Im doing a low profile bumper too, just cant seem to find a happy place for Mr. winch to sit where the gear engage will be accessible.
It might be slim profile, but it aint light weight!
Just stuck it on the scale. With both shackles and the fairlead (but no winch) - 100lbs exactly.
I was wondering why my back is sore...
Just stuck it on the scale. With both shackles and the fairlead (but no winch) - 100lbs exactly.
I was wondering why my back is sore...
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Thank you.
I have a few pics of what it started out as. I'll see if I can find them. I'll also get a few better pics once it's painted and the winch goes in.
My winch is actually upside down, and I will have to reach under the bumper on the passenger side to get to the freespool lever. I played around with it in various configurations and I don't think it will be too bad. Not as nice as having the winch exposed and the lever up on top, but I didn't want my winch hanging out there.
K5dreamer
1/2 ton status
it is threads like this that remind me how frail and underdeveloped my fabrication skills are, seriously bad ass work. even unpainted that thing looks like a factory piece.... but better. 
