Mr Alford Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Just bought a 90 recently, its a non aircon model but im interested in making my own front winch bumper but want it slightly raised up seen a few on other sites ones you can buy but if someone could show me a few they have made theirselves, ill be using a goodwinch tds in it many thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Find Bishbosh's homemade winch bumper thread for inspiration. this thread http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=43200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Alford Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 nice one think im gonna raise it up a lil more than that one, like the design tho might steal some ideas more pics please of others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Alford Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 heres what i managed yesterday vwinch bumper........................done used 5mm steel the standard bumpers are very flimsy so re-inforced with box section on the inside taken me a fair few hours to get it uber strong :7 gonna modify the side but will post up pics once done but its sat there ready for my goodwinch tds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 The look of innocence!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'm confused...? You said you wanted your bumper to be raised higher than the one I just made yet your winch tray is between the chassis rails whereas mine is on top? Change of heart or did I misunderstand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesmuddy90 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'm confused...?You said you wanted your bumper to be raised higher than the one I just made yet your winch tray is between the chassis rails whereas mine is on top? Change of heart or did I misunderstand. hi james, looks like you could do with a bit more approch angle,put mine on top,and cut dumb irons off..... PS; are you coming sunday????? cheers steve.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Alford Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 hi james, looks like you could do with a bit more approch angle,put mine on top,and cut dumb irons off..... PS; are you coming sunday????? cheers steve.... i know i know lol i had a change of heart when making it, not gonna be able to make sunday gotta work on mates truck helping him put a 300 lump into a series! thanks very much for the info guys spot on defo gonna buy another bumper and put one on top get the better approach angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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