Custom winch bumper !FINISHED!

[Sporttracdora]

Here stands my 03 ST with its almost done front winch bumper, it’s completely cut, fabricated, and welded by myself. And it has been a blast to build, I took heavy inspiration from a long out of production c4 fabrication bumper for the 1st gen Tacoma. This is my second large fabrication, prior I custom built a high clearance rear bumper and swing out for the truck which turned out amazing as well. Drop a comment, ask questions, or point out any concerns you may see! Happy explorations!

 

[dvdswan]

Nicely done. Any in-process build pics of both? How did you do the anchor points, etc.

 

[410Fortune]

*****in truck!

I love it

 

[Sporttracdora]

Nicely done. Any in-process build pics of both? How did you do the anchor points, etc.

Yes a few I will attach some photos and descriptions on the mounts for the frame!

Here is the frame pickup, I tied into the stock recovery mount point as well as chopped off the front bumpers original mounting solution to accommodate a winch that sat farther inside the frame. Mate a small plate with nuts welded to the backside and hot metal glued to to the frame!

Here is the mounting points on the bumper itself, it comprises of 4 bolts per side. I actually started off with a harbor freight winch plate as a base and biult off it!

Some photos of the front bumper as just the center and in biuld progress!

looked pretty grim at this point I was a little scared!

Just the winch plate mounted up, where it all started!

I will have to dig around for some photos of the rear bumper in biulding stages as it was about a year ago this month! Thanks for the interest you all rock!

 

[Sporttracdora]

Yes a few I will attach some photos and descriptions on the mounts for the frame!

Here is the frame pickup, I tied into the stock recovery mount point as well as chopped off the front bumpers original mounting solution to accommodate a winch that sat farther inside the frame. Mate a small plate with nuts welded to the backside and hot metal glued to to the frame!
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Here is the mounting points on the bumper itself, it comprises of 4 bolts per side. I actually started off with a harbor freight winch plate as a base and biult off it! View attachment 449099
Some photos of the front bumper as just the center and in biuld progress!View attachment 449103
looked pretty grim at this point I was a little scared!
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Just the winch plate mounted up, where it all started!
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I will have to dig around for some photos of the rear bumper in biulding stages as it was about a year ago this month! Thanks for the interest you all rock!

 

[Rick]

Nice work!

 

[Sporttracdora]

Nice work!

Cheers much appreciated!

 

[Sporttracdora]

*****in truck!

I love it

Means alot! Thanks!

 

[BKennedy]

I like low profile plate bumpers. Looks solidly mounted. Came out pretty good. The only question I have is what is the purpose of the large triangle shaped holes? If they are for a Hi-Lift, they should be smaller. Those jacks don't need any help slipping. My plate bumper is for a XJ, modified to fit my 1st Gen. It has small cut outs for a Hi-Lift. I've used them before and even that small the jack moves.

 

[dvdswan]

The only question I have is what is the purpose of the large triangle shaped holes? If they are for a Hi-Lift, they should be smaller.

I never thought of putting triangles in the bumper for the high lift jack. Awesome idea.



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Is that a specific winch plate?

 

[Flounder]

Clean! Very nice.

Question -- in the background of a couple photos, is that an aircraft tail section?

 

[Sporttracdora]

I like low profile plate bumpers. Looks solidly mounted. Came out pretty good. The only question I have is what is the purpose of the large triangle shaped holes? If they are for a Hi-Lift, they should be smaller. Those jacks don't need any help slipping. My plate bumper is for a XJ, modified to fit my 1st Gen. It has small cut outs for a Hi-Lift. I've used them before and even that small the jack moves.
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The cutouts in the front are too access the winch clutch which I will modify to be on a lever out of one of these holes, the other reason is I just thought it looked bad*ss!

 

[Sporttracdora]

Ok let’s make in controversial! Some people love them some people hate them, for one I am a HUGE fan! What are your guys opinions on the brush bars!

 

[Sporttracdora]

Clean! Very nice.

Question -- in the background of a couple photos, is that an aircraft tail section?

Thanks! Yes it is I am working in a hangar!

 

[Sporttracdora]

I never thought of putting triangles in the bumper for the high lift jack. Awesome idea.



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Is that a specific winch plate?

It is the harbor freight winch plate!! I thought highlight jack in the bumper was genius as well never heard of a hole specifically for it!

 

[410Fortune]

I Like it! Should help stop a deer from going into the front clip of needed

The real questions is are you keeping the bug shield? Lol

 

[Sporttracdora]

I Like it! Should help stop a deer from going into the front clip of needed

The real questions is are you keeping the bug shield? Lol

That’s the idea! I have never thought about taking the bug shield off, maybe I will pop it off and see what it looks like! I’m thinking it will make it look a little cleaner, more cohesive!

 

[dvdswan]

Awesome work. Gets better in every picture.

 

[410Fortune]

How did you make the cut on the white plastic bits? It looks very straight and well done

 

[dvdswan]

How did you make the cut on the white plastic bits? It looks very straight and well done

Good catch. My guess would be a tape line and Dremel/cutoff wheel. But let's hear from the expert. @Sporttracdora