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01-13-2004, 09:48 PM
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At long last I've got some pics of our hidden winch bumper system. It just came back from the powdercoater, where it was coated with BK-01.
As soon as they're available to the public I'll let you guys know.
My next project is rockbar extenders.
ps. It holds a 12,000lbs winch.
pps. I'll have one on my rig for Moab. 
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01-13-2004, 09:48 PM
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At long last I've got some pics of our hidden winch bumper system. It just came back from the powdercoater, where it was coated with BK-01.
As soon as they're available to the public I'll let you guys know.
My next project is rockbar extenders.
ps. It holds a 12,000lbs winch.
pps. I'll have one on my rig for Moab.
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01-13-2004, 09:48 PM
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01-13-2004, 09:49 PM
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With our fairlead.
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01-13-2004, 09:50 PM
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It only extends out from the stock bumper about 2 1/2".
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01-13-2004, 09:51 PM
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01-13-2004, 10:17 PM
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Very nice. One of the better designs I've seen.
How do you work on it, if you get a cable bind?
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01-13-2004, 10:46 PM
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Like you do with any other winch- unwind it and start over.
I'm pushing for us to use synthetic rope so we can use the Haas(sp?) fairlead. I've found some 3/8" rope that's rated to 20,000lbs.
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01-14-2004, 12:23 AM
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Super-sweet Drty.....almost to the point of "where's the winch???"!!!!
Some nice under-belly sliders and extended rock-rails would be sweet too!
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01-14-2004, 01:19 AM
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How does it mount to the frame? Are you going to leave the quick disconnect or is that just for test fitting. Looks like you did an awsome job, congrats . |
01-14-2004, 01:48 AM
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I want to buy one NOW!!!!! That thing is AWSOME!!!!!! PLEASE HURRY UP WITH THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION!!!!!
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Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2
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01-14-2004, 02:00 AM
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Drtyfn, that is very professionally done, the best I've seen.
 What is it? what do you do with it? I can see some logic if you can push a button, it shoots out and attaches itself to the semi in front, then you just glide your way to Los Angeles, that will be the best energy saving contraption since sex. |
01-14-2004, 03:15 AM
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That kicks more ass than a barrel of monkeys hopped up on smack. I want one...
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01-14-2004, 05:24 PM
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It looks great! I would like one when they're ready. Is it designed for the Warn 12000lb winch? I think a 12000lb winch makes a lot more sense for a truck our size. Is the Haas piece a roller fairlead?
Keep up the quality custom fabrication.
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01-15-2004, 01:26 PM
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wow! I am very interested in this solution.
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01-15-2004, 02:41 PM
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Is seeing a winch on the front of your rig that much of a problem?
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01-15-2004, 03:12 PM
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I have the cradle with a Warn 9500Ti and it is sort of unsightly. From an offroading perspective, it's a major liability. Approach angle is seriously handicapped and I'm always worrying about damaging the fairlead rollers, winch or cradle extension when 4xing. On the Rubicon I passed on a few obstacles because of it.
This bumper will not only allow you to use a 12,000lbs winch without compromising the approach angle of the H2, but it looks good, too.
To be honest, when we first started the project I wasn't going to keep the bumper on my rig after we were done. But after seeing how great the final product turned out I can't wait to have one.
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01-15-2004, 03:28 PM
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I really like that bumper/winch setup. How does one get around the requirement of having a front license plate? Is there a frame for it or is there some regulatory loophole that I can use to get around it?
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01-15-2004, 03:48 PM
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Since I'm such a license plate scofflaw we didn't worry about that. We're going to come up with a bracket that slips over the front of the fairlead.
You could try telling the cop you're the Ambassador to Slovokia.
...damn front plates anyway...mumble mumble mumble...
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