Thanks! a few strategic tool purchases have made a big difference. (portaband) hope to see you around too, Im on the PNW broncos FB page also and plan to make a few events.
This is my 4th project with my bender. the Rouge fab is excellent for repeatability
My main project was building my...
I very much considered that! The winch is touching the grill now. realistically could pick up 1-2 inches before you getting into the active grill shutters ( I wanted to keep those intact)
also I with as high as this mount is, its well out of the approach from most obstacles, I don't expect it...
I went with the wider one, and dove tailed the edges. It helps span the frame rails and provide more strength.
https://barnes4wd.com/products/dual-pull-winch-plate-33-inch-wide
Might be easy to make something work with the stock bumper, just might need some fiddling for the inner sensors if...
Looks great so far, do you have any interest in making/selling the center console mount for the Icom F5021. I have one sitting on my bench and I love the clean look with the trim plate you fabricated.
@billynup I just got done building a new front bumper for my rig: https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/my-solution-for-a-winch-bumper.50857/#post-1532861
Anyone interested in a brand new capable steel bumper?
Just pulled from my badlands. LED fog lights included. With less than 500 miles on it.
Does not include tow hooks or parking sensors.
I built a replacement bumper for the rig this weekend and don’t need the old one floating around...
thanks! Yep built it all myself (minus the winch plate from Barnes 4wd)
here’s some pictures of the process if you want to see
https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/my-solution-for-a-winch-bumper.50857/#post-1532897