Pics of my DIY4X Bumper Center and XRC12 ( For CK5 Member raymos )

[munepit]

Here you go raymos. Hope these work for you. I love the bumper center. It is very beefy and a work of art! I have not used the winch yet. But, For the price, It was a no brainer. I do have a 2" body lift. If you don't, Be planning to do some cutting. You can also check out (nvrenuf), He has the same bumper with a different winch. His thread is here. http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217030

On to the pics. If you have any questions, Just ask.

 

[Smokinthehippies]

that setup is on my list. only i think i'll be going with the waterproof 10k version

 

[Z71paramedic]

GOOOO I like it!

 

[raymos]

Awesome setup! Thanks for the pics.

 

[sweetk30]

need a hardend washer under the 1 bolt in the slot hole per side as that head on the current bolt might pull threw . otherwise

 

[muddysub]

Daaaaammmnnn that's pretty. Bumper/winch cradle/b52s all in one. I want one.

 

[DrkZide]

Is their Gauntlet bumper built like that? I'm digging it.

 

[cybrfire]

Is their Gauntlet bumper built like that? I'm digging it.

Same construction techniques but overall a different design. Not saying that this couldn't be turned into a full bumper. I hope that isn't opening a can of worms.

 

[sweetk30]

here ya go

 

[DrkZide]

Same construction techniques but overall a different design. Not saying that this couldn't be turned into a full bumper. I hope that isn't opening a can of worms.

Well I love the design of the Gauntlet (reminds me of a Buckstop), but I like how the B52's are built into this bumper which I would assume adds sturdiness to both the suspension and the winch. Is there any danger of damaging the suspension geometry if you should hit something?

 

[cybrfire]

Well I love the design of the Gauntlet (reminds me of a Buckstop), but I like how the B52's are built into this bumper which I would assume adds sturdiness to both the suspension and the winch. Is there any danger of damaging the suspension geometry if you should hit something?

Yes but no. If you hit something hard enough you could move the suspension. It'd be damaging the frame as well so the suspension would be a moot point.

There are something like 22 bolts holding the "abomb" to the frame. The center is incredibly strong. Definitely overbuilt. The wings on the gauntlet are scaled back a bit both for weight conservation and at the same time so there can be some give rather than just crumpling the frame. A straight on shot the frame is at less risk of twist.

 

[munepit]

Is there any danger of damaging the suspension geometry if you should hit something?

I will find out and report back. I intend to find out this winter.

 

[Big Ray]

That bumper gives me wood.....

 

[Smokinthehippies]

Is there any one out there running this with no body lift that could give some pictures?

 

[mrdrinksalil]

the original ABOMB is holding up well. I have bent the bottom of it a little.

 

[Smokinthehippies]

the original ABOMB is holding up well. I have bent the bottom of it a little.

Cool. Do you have any more pictures showing the clearance between winch / grill / core support? I want to get one and push it back as far as possible. But all the ones I've seen were body lift or a 8274 instead of a normal set winch.

 

[mrdrinksalil]

mine is 3" body lift

 

[Smokinthehippies]

mine is 3" body lift

Yeah i figured that out after i just read thru your entire build....


(finish the doubler btw)

 

[mrdrinksalil]

(finish the doubler btw)

Doubler is done. Just need to find time to put it in the truck.

 

[TheBeast_88K5]

NICE bumper!!!