Custom Bumper Build

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Mud-Nut

Discussion Starter · Dec 3, 2007

So... I've had a brand new Warn M12000 winch sitting in my basement for over a year now.... And, after a few situations where I was wishing I had my winch mounted, I finally got off my butt and built my bumper!!

Planning stages...

Get to work... Notches for bends.

Welding!

The ends cut to size with the end plates in position.

Top plate cut.

Top plate welding on.

Checking how it fits!!

Adding an extra crossmember!!! No more bending those front frame rails.

Very thick mounting brackets!!! Took forever to get these right.

YAY!! The bumper can be mounted!!! So far, so good.

Now... How do we mount this thing on here???

With a piece of cardboard!!! Hahaha! Just kidding... That's just a template.

Cutting the front plate.

Welded in place.

End caps done.

D-ring mounts!

Truss under where the winch sits.

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Mud-Nut

Discussion Starter · #2 · Dec 3, 2007

Mounted again.

My puppy checking out the bumper.... She's probably thinking "Serge, what the hell is that thing sticking way out off your truck???" HAHAHA!!! Seriously, it looks funny without a winch on it, especially from the side view.

And now the winch is bolted up and wired in.

What do you guys think??

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Smokefan

· #3 · Dec 3, 2007

Wow! That is some serious front end weight!

Time to do the deer test.....lol

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SCREWDRIVER

· #4 · Dec 3, 2007

i think thats a sick truck bud... the bumper looks good too

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98nascartruck

· #5 · Dec 3, 2007

Serge....that looks great and should be able to help you in the future!!!!!

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HEAVY METAL

· #6 · Dec 3, 2007

cool man.. im not a fan of square stuff myself but the workmanship looks great.

i wanna see pics of it in use now...

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Viper238

· #7 · Dec 3, 2007

Holy doodle..

That's some nice work!
I first thought that was solid stock..

Looks great dude!

edit:
forgot the license plate bracket..

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Mud-Nut

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 3, 2007

Thanks guys!!!

I did move the lights... Well, I took them off. I don't think I'm going to use them anywhere else though.

As for the license plate... I haven't decided about that one yet. I've been driving around all summer without a front license plate, so I'm not too worried about it yet. Hahaha!

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fordtough.ca

· #9 · Dec 3, 2007

Wow that looks amazing
well done.
I don't think they would bug you (about your plate) up there if you have it on the dash, or would they

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Mud-Nut

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 3, 2007

Yeah... It's in the dash right now. Which, is almost impossible to see the way it sits and how high it is.... HAHA! But, nobody has bugged me. I'm not going to mount the plate until they do.

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fordtough.ca

· #11 · Dec 3, 2007

Agree, I would do the same
just make sure you drill some holes for it just in case

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SKRWZ

· #12 · Dec 3, 2007

You know what would finish that thing off is if you got it sprayed with Line x

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Mud-Nut

Discussion Starter · #13 · Dec 3, 2007

Yeah... Right now, it's just got one coat of chassis saver. And, on the inside of the bumper, it's not even coated yet. When I repaint the truck in the springtime, I'll be spraying the bumper with some sort of bedliner most likely.

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fordtough.ca

· #14 · Jun 19, 2008

So how is the finish product, and have you tested the winch yet?

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Lilbigtrk

· #15 · Jun 20, 2008

man that looks ****ing amazing.. wanna build be one

lol j.k i need a small one for my 8000 lbs wentch

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tohi2care

· #16 · Jun 20, 2008

Lilbigtrk said:
man that looks ****ing amazing.. wanna build be one lol j.k i need a small one for my 8000 lbs wentch

She must be a heffer

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mitchbtu

· #17 · Jul 21, 2008

Thats among the most amazing mod jobs Ive ever seen... Great job!!!! I wanna see the pics of its trial run....

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Oreo

· #18 · Jul 21, 2008

I like it. You put some serious man hours in, you should enter the next MOTM?

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tohi2care

· #19 · Jul 21, 2008

This guy hasn't posted since December of 07 guys. lol

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mitchbtu

· #20 · Jul 22, 2008

Yep your right, we are answering a really old thread.... LOL

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