Gen1 Winch mount - Design help

AndyL · 07-05-2007, 05:10 PM

For some odd reason... I need to replace my front bumper / winch mount...

Original (previous owner's not-so-handywork) inadequate bumper mounting:

Hated the original bumper anyway - so I stripped the useful parts off, and now we have:

Having a hard time seeing a good way to mount the winch - and lift it up ~5" to make it look "right", while still being able to adequately brace it to ensure it doesn't peel off again.

Anyone have some good ideas/recommendations (or pictures) of how they've done theirs?

Thanks in advance,

Andy

V8pickup · 07-05-2007, 08:51 PM

What i would do is first plate the frame where the bumper mounted and riped off. Next you can drill holes in plate and frame with pass though spacers so you can bolt a new bumper on with the original mounting holes, and weld some tube at a angle to the frame under radiator support with plates to for mounting the new bumper to. This makes it a triangle and a triangle is the strongest way to mount or brace something.

95RunnerSR5 · 07-05-2007, 09:11 PM

buy a winch mount from wabbit and build your own bumper off of that

***waskillywabbit*** · 07-06-2007, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95RunnerSR5

buy a winch mount from wabbit and build your own bumper off of that

Front Bumper Winch Mount (build your own bumper)
http://www.wabfab.org/products/bumpers/bumpers.htm

AndyL · 07-06-2007, 05:10 AM

I've looked at wabbits long and hard before posting - 2 problems...

1. Canada - Need winch mounted this weekend... Canada customs = slower than sin. Even if ups/fedex aren't

2. Holes it bolts into... are no longer there

(the ones at the front of the frame rails are - but appear to be stripped.

usmarinerecon · 07-06-2007, 05:25 AM

I have the winch mount from wabfab that I am selling. Parting out my truck. Or you can buy the whole thing.

4Hummer · 07-06-2007, 06:38 AM

You need to plate the Swiss Cheese Front Cross Member before doing anything else. It is VERY weak.

jagger_snitt · 07-06-2007, 12:55 PM

Maybe you could fab something like this.

minus the bumper....

92YotaV6 · 09-30-2007, 05:20 PM

I have a 92 toyota SR5 and I want a winch bumper for it but im not paying 600 bucks for a nice one and i ripped out my tow hooks, plus i would get more enjoyment out of making my own. I have some ideas drawn up but i dont know where to put the mounting holes besides the 8 that are there, 4 in the front and 2 on the sides.

camo31"10.50" · 09-30-2007, 05:26 PM

hey usmarinerecon...what kind of truck do you have....i might be interested in some of the parts

V8pickup · 09-30-2007, 05:29 PM

Look at mine in the for sale section. Even just for a idea.

07-05-2007, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
AndyL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Eh! Posts: 86	Gen1 Winch mount - Design help For some odd reason... I need to replace my front bumper / winch mount... Original (previous owner's not-so-handywork) inadequate bumper mounting: Hated the original bumper anyway - so I stripped the useful parts off, and now we have: Having a hard time seeing a good way to mount the winch - and lift it up ~5" to make it look "right", while still being able to adequately brace it to ensure it doesn't peel off again. Anyone have some good ideas/recommendations (or pictures) of how they've done theirs? Thanks in advance, Andy Last edited by AndyL : 07-05-2007 at 05:11 PM.

07-05-2007, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
V8pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton NC Posts: 103	What i would do is first plate the frame where the bumper mounted and riped off. Next you can drill holes in plate and frame with pass though spacers so you can bolt a new bumper on with the original mounting holes, and weld some tube at a angle to the frame under radiator support with plates to for mounting the new bumper to. This makes it a triangle and a triangle is the strongest way to mount or brace something. __________________ 92 ex-cab straight axle swap 9.5 suspension and 2 in body lift, 350 V8, V6 trans 4cyl transfer case with 4.71 crawl kit, 5.29 gears, 39.5 Irocks 99 Taco 2'' suspension 3'' body lift with 33's.

07-06-2007, 06:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	You need to plate the Swiss Cheese Front Cross Member before doing anything else. It is VERY weak. __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

07-06-2007, 12:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
jagger_snitt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cleveland,Tn Posts: 367	Maybe you could fab something like this. minus the bumper.... __________________ "The Black Death" (DD)1988 4Runner 22RE 5Spd,StreetRvHead,261c Crawler cam,hi-output alternator31x10.50 Dueler Revos,Optima Red Top. SAW 25mm Torsion Bars,4Crawler BJ spacers,Tuff country 3" add-a-leaves,Bilstein shocks all over,4.88 gears. "The Silver Death"1987 4Runner SR5,22RE 5spd,SAS,Dual Transfer cases,4.88s and detroits front and rear,All pro Tripple-X transfer case mount with drive train E-brake,trail gear rock sliders,3"suspension,3"body.35x12.50 Maxxis Big Horn M/Ts

09-30-2007, 05:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 608	hey usmarinerecon...what kind of truck do you have....i might be interested in some of the parts __________________ 1986 Toyota 4x4 extra cab pickup stock 22R 5spd with 35,000 miles on a complete rebuild pushin 200PSI in every cylinder...31x10.50 swamper TSL's (muddin shoes) Kelly Safari SUV (street shoes) 1980 Toyota 4x4 20R/L43 combo not in the best of shape...but gets me wherever the '86 wont.. :)...still not sure if i want to part with it just yet..(FOR SALE!)

07-06-2007, 05:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
AndyL Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Eh! Posts: 86	I've looked at wabbits long and hard before posting - 2 problems... 1. Canada - Need winch mounted this weekend... Canada customs = slower than sin. Even if ups/fedex aren't 2. Holes it bolts into... are no longer there (the ones at the front of the frame rails are - but appear to be stripped.

07-06-2007, 05:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
usmarinerecon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the dark side of the moon Posts: 147	I have the winch mount from wabfab that I am selling. Parting out my truck. Or you can buy the whole thing.

09-30-2007, 05:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
92YotaV6 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3	I have a 92 toyota SR5 and I want a winch bumper for it but im not paying 600 bucks for a nice one and i ripped out my tow hooks, plus i would get more enjoyment out of making my own. I have some ideas drawn up but i dont know where to put the mounting holes besides the 8 that are there, 4 in the front and 2 on the sides.

09-30-2007, 05:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
V8pickup Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton NC Posts: 103	bumper idea Look at mine in the for sale section. Even just for a idea. __________________ 92 ex-cab straight axle swap 9.5 suspension and 2 in body lift, 350 V8, V6 trans 4cyl transfer case with 4.71 crawl kit, 5.29 gears, 39.5 Irocks 99 Taco 2'' suspension 3'' body lift with 33's.

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