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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 07:15 AM
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Have tacked together my front bumper and want any input before I weld it up. The front hoop/stinger is done - so don't change that... :-)

Please let me know your thoughts/changes so i may consider them.





Thanks for any input.

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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 07:48 AM
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winch mount... In my ignorance, what are 4 holes for on the top of the bumper?
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by rubiroo
winch mount... In my ignorance, what are 4 holes for on the top of the bumper?
They are fishing pole holders for surf fishing rods. They tend to be very large and heavier than typical freshwater poles and easiest to tranport on to the beach in this type of holder.

I was thinking the same about a winch. May just cut and weld a recess inthe pure jeep bumper that I started with - would be easy to do.

Thanks!
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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x2 on the winch mount
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Like the look! I'd add a winch mount
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Man, that is freaking great! I wouldn't put in on my Jeep because I don't like to stand out that much but, that has got to be one of the most original (and MEAN) looking bumpers I've seen to date. Kuddos to ya for making it yourself too.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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Love the look of that thing. Nice touch with the rod holders. I only wish we could drive on the beach out here on the left coast. If we could I'd install a set on mine.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Love the look of that thing...X2!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Thanks all.

For those that have a winch area - how important is it that I get this in between the frame rails?

To keep the fogs I can only recess the winch plate a short amount.

I guess I could lose the fogs but that would be a shame...

I could simply reinforce the top of the bumper for a "bolt on top"...?

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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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that thing looks awesome...you put a winch on it and you have one mean bumper..
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