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1993 Splash in SC


Yeah... they don't give them away. But they sure do a nice job.

It's gonna be awhile... but I've been eyeballing a set for my Bronco II. I just can't help but look at goodies for it.
 
Ever thought about a front receiver hitch as a winch mount? You could then transfer it to front or rear as needed or just completely remove it easily if not needed, even have a receiver mount of some sort on your trailer if you ever had the need to winch something on to that.
 
Ever thought about a front receiver hitch as a winch mount? You could then transfer it to front or rear as needed or just completely remove it easily if not needed, even have a receiver mount of some sort on your trailer if you ever had the need to winch something on to that.
That was actually my first thought. I have what I need to make that happen, too, even with a receiver tube to put it on the front of my car trailer to assist with loading inanimate vehicles. But I would have to store it somewhere when not in use. Because leaving it in the front or rear receiver would destroy my horrible approach or departure angles even further. I don't like that idea.
 
good point, if your spare had a 2x2 center tube welded in that would work but it would be a bit awkward getting it in / out.
 
"Bumper Mod 2021" has begun.

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Cant wait to see it finished up.
 
Cant wait to see it finished up.
Neither can I. There is progress in progress right now.

Sawzall time
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Test fit mounting plate
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Test fit winch. Still a long way to go.
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Well, that much is almost completely welded up. I also got the winch mounting holes drilled. I didn't even have to do any "precision wallerin" with the drill to make them fit properly. Still have to make a mount for the fairlead, a couple small gussets and some "Pretty pieces" to close up the bumper tubes where I cut into them and maybe a couple other small details.
 
Looking good. Now you can pull yourself up that hill at wildcat haha
 
Looks good, but I hope you are adding some strength back into the bumper since you removed 3/4 or so of the strength between the mounts...
 
Looks good, but I hope you are adding some strength back into the bumper since you removed 3/4 or so of the strength between the mounts...
Yup. It'll be fine. The lower bumper tube has a piece of 2" x 3/16" angle welded across the bottom in the back side. It's also completely welded to the 1/4" winch plate all along the back. And the front of the winch plate has a 1" angle welded to the winch plate and the lower bumper tube. The upper bumper tube will be tied in and reinforced also. Running from front to rear, I reinforced my bumper mounts with 1 1/2" angle on each side and 2 pieces of 1"square tubing running between the front and rear 2"angles.

+ about 500lbs of mig wire melted in all over the place. I'm a proud graduate of the Overkill School of Engineering.
 
Another rainy day in the garage. I better test fit all this on the truck before I get much further.

Fairlead mounts finished.

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Everything will be tucked in close.
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Hmm. Trim a little bit of fiberglass and I think we'll have a fit.

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