Front Bumper Winch Build

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STUART69

NAXJA Forum User

Location

LUBBOCK TX

• Sep 20, 2003

• #1

I'm building a winch bumper for the front and using 4x4 1/4" for the middle between the frame rails. Question is, do I weld the winch platform to the top or bottom of the 4X4, or run it through it. I think going through will make a stronger base. Comments?

 

Last edited: Sep 20, 2003

Ralph

NAXJA Member #149

Location

Lubbock, Texas

• Sep 20, 2003

• #2

I used 2x4 3/16 square tubing for my bumper. I welded the plate on top and added two 1/2" braces. I mounted it on top to increase my approach angle.

RR3

 

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vintagespeed

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Upland, CA

• Sep 20, 2003

• #3

You're best bet is to run it through the 4x4. The winch plate should be fully 1/4" to be Warn winch plate compliant. You can download the winch plate diagrams from their site. They've set a standard cause they know what they're doing. You want the winch as low as possible in the bumper so that it keeps your CG lower and airflow to the radiator at a maximum.

Enjoy.

 

Majo

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Watertown, NY

• Sep 22, 2003

• #4

Ralph, I like how your bumper looks. I'm wondering if you have the plans or measurements for it, and if you do if i could get them off you.

 

Ralph

NAXJA Member #149

Location

Lubbock, Texas

• Sep 22, 2003

• #5

CUXJ88,

You have mail.

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OT

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Jensen, UT

• Sep 22, 2003

• #6

Hey Ralph, if ya got time, me too please.

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Ralph

NAXJA Member #149

Location

Lubbock, Texas

• Sep 30, 2003

• #7

No plans available. We built it as we went. You can see more pics on my web site. (click on www) It is very simple in design.

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xjndmud

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Florence SC

• Sep 30, 2003

• #8

im currently working on one too, (will post pics when i get done), but im putting it on top for approach angle reasons