308holes
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- 1996
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I getting ready to build a new front and rear bumper.
Just wondering what size channel, square tube, rectangle tube, or tubing you guys have used for your bumpers, mounting brackets, winch mounts, ring/tow point attachments.
I would like to make this thing strong, but I would also like the bumpers to bend/brake before the frame. So I don't really want them crazy strong.
I was thinking about 4"x6"x.12" steel tubing for the main part. No idea what to make the mounting brackets, light tabs, and winch mount out of.
Also wondering how to attach a receiver hitch.
Has anyone ever tried to use the inside of the tubing for storage of parts, tools, or anything else???
Where's a good source for d-rings, clevis, receiver hitchs, tow hooks, and stuff like that?
Just wondering what size channel, square tube, rectangle tube, or tubing you guys have used for your bumpers, mounting brackets, winch mounts, ring/tow point attachments.
I would like to make this thing strong, but I would also like the bumpers to bend/brake before the frame. So I don't really want them crazy strong.
I was thinking about 4"x6"x.12" steel tubing for the main part. No idea what to make the mounting brackets, light tabs, and winch mount out of.
Also wondering how to attach a receiver hitch.
Has anyone ever tried to use the inside of the tubing for storage of parts, tools, or anything else???
Where's a good source for d-rings, clevis, receiver hitchs, tow hooks, and stuff like that?