[jecaper]

I Fabricated a custom front Bumper from a 48" long piece of 10x3x3/8" Steel Channel and 1/4" bent plate for the winch mount/ anchor.

It is extremely stout but is not much heavier than the rock crusher bumpers some of my buddies have. I was a little worried about the weight, but the strength made me less apprehensive.

I was able to attach it to the bumper at 4 places so it is extremely solid and I have no fears using it to winch or pull people from the mud.

Let me know what you think.

 

[dwdrums801]

its HUGE!

 

[Vector6]

looks heavy....

 

[dwdrums801]

paint those flares! haha

 

[Redrubicon2004]

Sorry, cant say I would put it on my heep, and the shackle points dont look very safe IMO

 

[Texapple]

cudos to you for getting out there and fabbing something for your Jeep

 

[debruins]

looks beefy

 

[jecaper]

I was a little worried about the possible weight, but it is less than 90 Lbs. I cut as much out as possible without sacrificing structure.

 

[dwdrums801]

the whole thingand the winch is 90 Lbs?!!?

 

[debruins]

im guessing without the winch

 

[GrnTJ]

Its a bit wide compared to what Im going to build but I do like it. I can deff. say that Im sure its gonna hold well. You did a nice job of fabin it up though, its pretty clean.

 

[lost]

big!

 

[GrnTJ]

^^^ ^^^
That is big, lol.

 

[Scout]

Looks good and kudos for getting out there and doing your own fab work.

I would like to know a little more about those shackle mounts though. If you really plan on using those as a recovery point then it needs to be the strongest point of the bumper. From the pictures it appers that the shackle is basically being held to the bumper by a strip of metal and the ends of the shackle bolt. I would think that you might have some interferance issues with the bolt swiveling up and down under load.