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Strenght of Stock bumper

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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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Default Strenght of Stock bumper
Is the stock steel bumper strong enough to support winching at an angle? I'm thinking about taking off my Rugged Ridge bumper and modifying the stock bumper to accomodate the winch and fairlead.
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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its tin foil...

but you can buy a winch mount for the stocker
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The strength will come from the winch plate you'll bolt to the frame rails, no?
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by tslewisz
The strength will come from the winch plate you'll bolt to the frame rails, no?
right that was my point, winch mount and your good
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