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Front bumper mounting bolt upgrade?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PBR Streetgang, Mar 5, 2014.

  1. Mar 5, 2014 at 5:07 AM
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    PBR Streetgang

    PBR Streetgang [OP] Well-Known Member

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    As soon as my Warn 9.5 xp-s arrives I'm going to fabricate a hidden winch mount for it. I plan on welding and bolting as much reinforcement as I can all around the front of the frame where it will be attached. As far as I can tell from all the pictures I've seen, it looks like most aftermarket bumpers keep the original 6 mounting studs that hold the aluminum "crush zone" piece. It seems like they are not designed for the stress of winching, so is it advisable to use different bolts there? Is that what most aftermarket bumper installations do?
     
  2. Mar 5, 2014 at 6:17 AM
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    Dangerdave

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    Subd for an answer.

    Just looking at the bumper I think they would hold up fine IMO but I'd like to hear others opinions.

    My bumper utilized the 6 bolts plus two under the frame. I'd trust it
     
  3. Mar 5, 2014 at 6:27 AM
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    TRSJimmy

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    I know vendors like BAMF, Pelfreybilt, Bruteforce, etc uses additional bumper brackets.

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