is this strong enough?
08-17-2008, 02:21 PM
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is this strong enough?
is this strong enough to mount a 2inch reciever to by itself? i want to mount a reciever in the front for a tow point and be able to use it for the winch i plan on carrying. if not where would you brace it to make it strong enough.
08-17-2008, 02:32 PM
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Yes its strong enough, but not by itself. Best bet would be to fab up a plate that covers the front of the frame and bolts in multiple locations. So it can spread the load.
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NO the cross member is not strong enough like it is you have to box it with like a min of 1/4 inch steel plate at least thats what i did look at the winch bumpers to see how heavy they reinforce around the bumper mount.just my two cents
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yeah take a small nail hammer and hit that you think that will pull you out?
weld or bolt up a 1/4in plate to cover that part and make it like a c- shape peace
weld or bolt up a 1/4in plate to cover that part and make it like a c- shape peace
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allan's always so colorful...
@swaycleveland-
you could fab a bracket that attaches to the bolts where the bumper used to mount, gusset the receiver, and through bolt through the crossmember for a bit more strength, and should be okay.
@swaycleveland-
you could fab a bracket that attaches to the bolts where the bumper used to mount, gusset the receiver, and through bolt through the crossmember for a bit more strength, and should be okay.
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