ARB Bumper repair and mods

[jrowell]

We actually discussed doing extactly that. The problem is that the stock mounts are right there, and are an integral part of the bumper. I'll take a picture of the back showing this. Basically the extended mount is right up against, and now welded to, the stock mount--the bolts will go through both the extended and the stock mounts. Also, for a side pull, the stock mount is directly behind outter angle iron for extra backing.

The back side of the extended mount is also welded to the back face of the bumper. So, 1/4" steel straight through, then another 1/2 of angle iron on each side. We used a 400 amp welder at my buddies work (railroad--every tool they have is super HD) for good penetration.

I ASSumed you had a reason for your design. Good to know!

 

[mecompco]

Almost done!

The bumper is on, and what a PITA it was. Making all the bolt holes line up was extrodinarily time consuming, as was lifting and positioning the now 170 or so pound bumper. Then, running all the winch wiring was another time eater--I've lost track of how many hours we've spent on this. Anyway, here it is on the truck. I think it looks pretty good. I've still got to drill the holes in the shackle mounts and wire the marker lights.

Just for comparison, here it was bone stock not quite three years ago: