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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Kermit on November 26, 2010, 10:09:35 PM

Title: Front bumper d ring brackets
Post by: Kermit on November 26, 2010, 10:09:35 PM
I see all the awesome front bumpers for my JK avaailable.... many have D-Ring brackets mounted at the 4 bolt mounting area. My truck already had the bumper type I wanted on it when I bought it but no recovery points.  Anyone found a local supplier or manufacturer for just these brackets?? 
Title: Re: Front bumper d ring brackets
Post by: vantagetes on November 26, 2010, 10:34:25 PM
The problem with just adding brackets is...what are you pulling on?

Bumpers are made to taking pushing force (metal is forced against frame end) and when you get into pulling most are not properly secured to take that load.
Title: Re: Front bumper d ring brackets
Post by: Kermit on November 27, 2010, 09:14:33 AM
The 4 bolt mounting area on each side goes directly to the frame
Title: Re: Front bumper d ring brackets
Post by: yyc_tbird_sc on November 27, 2010, 10:53:23 AM
If you want, princess auto has clevis tabs originally designed for mounting hydraulic cylinders. It's what I used, and I think Clay used them as well when he made his bumpers. They're long enough that you can cut a hole and weld them from both sides. I think I got the 1" thick ones and they fit a 3/4" or 7/8" shackle really well.

(http://www.princessauto.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/8001476.jpg)
Title: Re: Front bumper d ring brackets
Post by: Kermit on November 27, 2010, 11:19:44 AM
Bingo! Gotta love Princes auto. Thanks, good idea
Title: Re: Front bumper d ring brackets
Post by: cLAY on November 27, 2010, 12:48:50 PM
Yep I used those on my rear bumper build, worked great. I welded both sides AND welded it directly to the brackets that bolts onto the unibody. I would not weld these to a stock bumper.
Title: Re: Front bumper d ring brackets
Post by: Kermit on December 27, 2010, 06:07:21 PM
Xmas break... good time to get stuff done... Ta da
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v618/RRJR/recovery002.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v618/RRJR/recovery004.jpg)