my bumper build

After getting a deal on a winch I couldn't put it off any longer. So the tools came out and I went to work. I was inspired by Twisted cab's build so you may see some simularitys. Started by stripping down the nose

From there took alot of measurements and built a couple brackets to tie it in the frame. Each side is 1'6'' long so I have quite a few mounting points.(no pics) I decided I wanted this recessed in as much as possible. I ended up with the bumper out past the grill 2 1/2''.
set the winch on top to give myself an idea of how far out it will be when finished
Removed the bumper and started cutting and installing the winch plate

just to show you how much of the front crossmember needed to be cut.


After a little tweeking here and there I got it all back on the jeep and set the winch on it to cut the grill and after a little paint to seal whats there so far
Thats all for now but the plan is to add an apron to the bottom.

With the winch in its resting spot I have 3/4'' between the closest part of the winch and the radiator. Oh and here is a pic winch installed with grill from the top to give you an idea of how tight it is

So tell me what you think

i like it! gonna add a tube on top? a great place to attach the cable...

looks good man, glad i could help a little

That looks good.

John

Havn't been able to do anything lately, not sure how soon I'll be able to finish so I went ahead and put some color on it and mounted the winch

Like the monster $50 dollar winch:greensmok

Looks good. What thinkness of plate did you use? How many mounting holes?

Everything is made from 1/4''.(wanted the main structure to be solid) As of right now the passenger side has 6 bolts and the drivers side has 7. 3 being the gearbox. When I get back to it I'll lighten up up the skirt to help keep the weight down.
Surprising enough the bumper is no where near as heavy as I expected.(I think the winch is heavier)

Looks good Robert, I wouldn't expect anything less.! :cheers:

looks real good

dang i think that little tiny winch should pull the xj just fine:roflmao:if youre tryin to pull it in half bumper looks good though

how do you like those tires so far? i just put a set on my rig havent really had a chance to test em out alot what size are yours?

Thanks Aaron

nismo5 said:

dang i think that little tiny winch should pull the xj just fine:roflmao:if youre tryin to pull it in half bumper looks good though

how do you like those tires so far? i just put a set on my rig havent really had a chance to test em out alot what size are yours?

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I love the tires, Run out real nice on the road and off road they are great. I'm running the 33's. Looking at the 35's for the next set

nice good to hear im thinkin the same thing movin up to 35's next rig looks great good job dude

Nice job.

Looks good