winch bumper build insight

[PaleBlue90]

ok so im gonna be building a bumper for my exploder. it will need to hold my 9K warn winch. should i buy a plate and tie it into my bumper? or make my own. i was thinking of bolting it to the frame with gread 8 hardware then welding around the plate thats beaing bolted to the frame.

 

[Destroyer000]

dont weld to the frame.. grade 8 hardware will be PLENTY. i have 3 1/2 grade 8 bolts holding my bumper to the frame an ive pulled off it plenty of times.. if anything id build a custom bumper.. their awesome because YOU made it nothing factory about it.

 

[rangerbum]

If you have the materials and equipment at hand, do the cusom bumper. Everything the way you want it, "sturdy and purdy"
I agree with Destroyer000, dont weld to the frame, It's not necessary. Typically, under stress, a weld will break before a bolt would shear anyway. Plus, if you want to modify the bumper later on, you'll be glad you dont have to take a grinder to the frame to get it off.

 

[PaleBlue90]

ok thanks destroyer.

i was thinking of makeing one like my dad helped me build for my 90

OR

i could make this work
http://www.rokmen.com/products/diy_...nch_front_bumpers/diy_4inch_front_bumper.html

 

[wahlstrom1]

I used a winch plate that came with the winch when I built one for a fullsize bronco, but when i built my own I used a piece of channel iron. My bumper's held to my truck via 4 5/8" grade 8 bolts and I haven't had an issue yet.

-andrew

 

[crawlin91]

Im doing the same thing. Got a winch plate and will be welding dom tube to form the bumper/stinger. Cut the mounting plates off and use them as a template for your new frame attachements. I wouldnt tie anything in to the stock bumper as it is weak and will bend or break when it hits something out on the trail.