Found a couple of sawzall blades that still were good so decides to trim a little bit off the trekker...too bad anyweight savings is temporary . I was going to cut off the trackbar mount so I could get the gusset fitted but now I know why everyone takes off the axle and does it when they rebuild the axle...not much room to work under there.
Finally getting the Trekker over to my welding buddy's house to redo the front springs/mounts/high steer/u-bolt flip..
Started with this:

Chopped for a little while and had this pile left over:

The bumper is crap but if someone needs the stock mounts,they appear to be amazingly straight--free to a good home, just pay shipping.

Clamped up the Trail Gear winch mount so see how it would fit. Fit is pretty good, can't bolt it on (sold of 84+). It will be welded permanently. I will have to pull the radiator to weld to the rear of the mount. When I get a winch I will have to modify the body under the radiator for winch clearance, but unless I win the lottery that is a ways off

Played with paintshop (i suck at it) to see what I might end up with, I have got some 2x3x1/4 wall box and 2x2 tubing that I am planning on using. thinking about having a 2x2 tube on either side of the bumper to allow a high lift jack point similar to the ARB bumper on my Tacoma.
Couple of ideas, let me know what you think...


I do have access to a bender, so I might just go with a simple stinger to protect the hood/radiator...plus keep the weight down (like a little weight at this point really matters )...

Fire away...

 

cool.

here's what i done on mine





mtm