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4x4 Related Groups => Build Ups => Topic started by: Marco on March 05, 2013, 01:10:26 AM

Title: Bumper Build
Post by: Marco on March 05, 2013, 01:10:26 AM

Hey guys/gals, does anyone know of a local spot i can find some weld on tabs for my bumper? id like to include a couple of shackles hanging for recovery spots.thanks!

Title: Re: Bumper Build
Post by: Corbitto on March 05, 2013, 08:54:26 PM

i built my own and have some extras.  I have 4 - (3/4" thick 2x3 lugs with 7/8 holes) and I have 1" thick  pieces that are 2.75 x 3". just a pilot through the centre.  could whip you up some

Title: Re: Bumper Build
Post by: dubbleJs on March 06, 2013, 10:20:21 AM

Princess Auto sells 1" thick tabs as well

Title: Re: Bumper Build
Post by: esi on March 06, 2013, 04:15:54 PM

If you're going to cut some. I like to make a bit of a lip on the backside the tab. Then cut a hole in the bumper for the piece to slide through. Then weld it. That way you have the lip plus the weld taking the stress of the pull. Just my two cents

Title: Re: Bumper Build
Post by: Marco on March 06, 2013, 06:25:35 PM

awsome thanks. ill pm you corbitto and grab a couple when im back in town. cheers

Title: Re: Bumper Build
Post by: Corbitto on March 06, 2013, 07:46:20 PM

ok