probably going to start building my own bumper monday

Looking great, wish I had the time ti get someting like this going. JOE>

 

thanks for all the props, what is the all-pro bumper made out of? i saw one today (first one up close) and it is very good looking but seemed to be a little thin. and i though it was just 4 parts that bolted together, seem like it was about 10? im not knocking the all-pro bumper or all-pro in any way.

 

Winch mount is 3/16, everything else is 1/8" or thinner. The old AP was 4 main pieces and some upright braces, the new style AP is like 10 pieces(too many IMO)!

 

what is the total weight of something like an ARB with winch and steel cable? im worried mine is too heavy. the winch im installing is heavy i think its about 95 lbs.

 

arb with a winch is almost 200lbs

 

just looked up my winch is about 85 lbs, thinking about using this http://www.4wheelparts.com/prodDetail.aspx?partno=S%2fB2809
but with steel cable, i know i will have to try my best to get the winch in a straight line out of the truck but i also have a rear winch that i can use for as many recoverys as possible. anyone done this?

 

i belive that should only be used with senthetic rope...
i have an xrc8 ...its fine for what i need it for...
what do you have and what are you getting

 

I want everyones opinion on these lights. im on the fence they are taped on and would be recessed if installed, they would stick out about 1/4th of an inch, maybe a little less. they are clear and have red leds in it so when lit up they should be red. i wanted yellow for the blinker but couldnt find it.

 

couple more pics


and here is one where i was trying to get a better idea so i taped on some paper circles where i am currently thinking the cutouts will go.




i didnt have the bolts for the fairlead so all the tape.

What do yall think about the side lights? they are tilted in the front pictures bc of the light hookup.

 

To me the side light are ugly. Why not stick with the turn signals you already have?

 

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im like 15 min from scottsboro.

 

The side lights are cool, but they stick out a little bit to much, once you have them recessed they might be better.... Otherwise, looks pretty good.

 

and not to sure if u can have red lights up front anyways. think its illegal. even if they are just turn signals

 

I didn't think about the red lights up front. Good call. Looks like I won't be using them honestly I think they would get broken. Seems like a shopping cart hit could even take those out. How long does it take per hole with the hole saw? I'm nervous about this I bought one today from lowes 30 bucks. Most expensive they had. Hope it will hold up to this. Thanks everyone

 

Yea they look a little out of place IMO. However the bumper looks awesome I have been checking the thread everyday to see the progress. If only I was capable of this

 

this is not as hard as it looks, it just takes practice. anyone can do it for real.

 

also I think my truck is driving better with the bumper, i think that this has to do with my truck was out of allignment and i think the bumper has pushed it down and more into spec. idk this is probably all in my head.

 

the extra weight might make it smoother riding too.

 

really like the bumper, great job!