landsmasher
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I've got a 78 Blazer K5 and want a nice strong, affordable, bolt on bumper with winch system for the front. Any suggestions?
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Looking For A Good Affordable Bolt On Front Bumper With Winch
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Something already assembled, or some assembly required?
landsmasher
1/2 ton status
Already assembled as far as the bumper is concerned. And a winch that will just bolt in. Electric winch, not too expensive. I did have a PTO winch but the drive shaft got in the way of installing a steering brace. So I removed it and want all new up there now. I've only had to use my winch twice in the last 25 years and both times it was for extracting others. So I really have little use for a winch at all. My shovel and highlift have served me well.
Most that sell require assembly. Off Road Design or DIY4X sell complete bumpers for our trucks that are fully assembled. They will accept a winch.
This one I put on my truck. Only need to paint it and install.
Custom Winch Bumper for Chevy GMC Trucks 1973-1987 FREE SHIPPING
Custom Winch Bumper for 1973- 1987 Chevy Trucks Also fits K5 Blazers and Suburbans to 1991 3/16" thick steel construction, except for the mounting brackets, which are 1/4" thick. Fully Welded Mounting: Mounts are made for width of frame. 28". Varying holes were used through the years by GM. I...
www.rlcweldfab.com
On a budget and rarely ever using a winch, I'd shop Craigslist etc for a bumper or brush guard that accepts a winch. There are a couple of companies (can't remember) that offer winch mounts that go behind the bumper between the frame rails.
For winches I always suggest at least a used Warn over any new chinese product but they are still expensive so a Horror Freight special may serve you well enough.
For winches I always suggest at least a used Warn over any new chinese product but they are still expensive so a Horror Freight special may serve you well enough.
My buddy Ben's company Engineered Vintage has behind the bumper winch mounts, but I think that the 2nd gen blazer is in development. (My truck is on his website haha). https://engineeredvintage.com/produ...-crew-suburban-behind-bumper-winch-mount-bbwm
I have one of those, still waiting to put it on.This one I put on my truck. Only need to paint it and install.
Custom Winch Bumper for Chevy GMC Trucks 1973-1987 FREE SHIPPING
Custom Winch Bumper for 1973- 1987 Chevy Trucks Also fits K5 Blazers and Suburbans to 1991 3/16" thick steel construction, except for the mounting brackets, which are 1/4" thick. Fully Welded Mounting: Mounts are made for width of frame. 28". Varying holes were used through the years by GM. I...www.rlcweldfab.com
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This is the year now I'm retired!!! Woo hoo
One of these for both my first Gen and my 84 K30 are on my shopping list
MEMO43
1/2 ton status
Is he a member here?
the book of face says he is a member here,
the gentleman that makes the BBWM
the book of face says he is a member here,
the gentleman that makes the BBWM
That's a tough list - probably need to cross one off. Of course it depends on your definition of affordable, but nobody is mass producing like for Jeeps. If Walmart.com had killer bumpers for $150, wouldn't everybody here already have one?
Yes, his handle is @IGOR
I have the front and rear bumpers from RLC Fab. James is the fabricator that built them. He does great work and will make the bumpers to fit your needs.
Mine arrived the other day. I'm gonna try and install it tomorrow.
Lots of pictures pls @obijuank5
Bigb55
1/2 ton status
The engineered vintage behind bumper kit is on my list for my '74. I already bought the shackle kit and it's great.
It's hard to find a good looking winch bumper that doesn't stick out 10"+. The stock bumper looks best
It's hard to find a good looking winch bumper that doesn't stick out 10"+. The stock bumper looks best
I've got a bunch of photos of how mine went together, if you're interested.
I am but right now I not changing my bumper. I would like to see
