well apparently the world didnt end...well i guess it still could today, but hopefully i get my christmas bonus first.
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Originally Posted by TomsBeast
I need to start my Rear Bumper/Hitch/Swingaway Build thread, so you guys can see what I'm up to...
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most definitly! custom builds are my favorite kinda threads.
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Originally Posted by Gooseberry
I was told by a pretty trust worthy source that to use my winch to its potential I need to weld up those crumple zones with a couple plates and was told I could bring it by but have not done so yet.
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i was thinking about that too. would you really have to weld it up, or could you just bolt some good sturdy flatbrackets the length of the corigated crumple zone area so it was reversable instead? that would really suck to jack up your frame pulling someone or yourself out of a mess.
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Originally Posted by carringb
It won't matter for straight pulls but it can matter for side pulls. My buckstop came with a couple stout brackets to add some triangulation between the frame and bumper. QuadVan has a skidplate they install when the mount winches in stock bumpers.
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were the brackets your bumper came with a bolt on kinda deal? and do I assume that the quadvan skidplate bolts on in a way that would keep the crumplezones from being compressed in a tough pull?
and speaking of winches, what size/brand do you guys use/recommend? I had a 8k warn on my toyota for a while and had really good luck with it, but havent shopped around for anything like that in 10+ years.
appreciate all the info gents