Did Warn sell winch bumpers for the FJ40's? (1 Viewer)

[PIP]

Warn sold 3 piece bolt together front bumpers for fullsize pickups starting in the 1960's. These bumpers were designed for the 5687, 8200 and 8274 model winches. Did they make a version of those bumpers for the 40 series?

 

[ginmtb]

Warn sold 3 piece bolt together front bumpers for fullsize pickups starting in the 1960's. These bumpers were designed for the 5687, 8200 and 8274 model winches. Did they make a version of those bumpers for the 40 series?

They did! I have that bumper pictured to the middle right.

I also have this one that came with my divorce cruiser - it is slightly different in that it has a "W" on it but looks otherwise the same - just a straight channel.

 

[volklflip88]

I think I have that one pictured above, with the W on it. Sticks out wider than the stock OEM bumper but a great standing point when getting into the engine bay..

 

[405]

Does anyone make a bumper that is similar to the OEM Warn one? I've seen a couple options, but they have the shackles on them. I like the one posted in the marketing material. Planning to do an 8274 in the future.

 

[PIP]

That's really simple.

I'm currently building the stamping press tooling to reproduce the 1960's fullsize pickup front bumpers. With some slight changes like thicker material. I've seen similar bumpers on International Scouts that shared a similar curved shape to the pickup bumpers, but were narrower. I was just curious if they made them for the Cruisers as well. If they did I would have liked to find one to reproduce it.

This is an example of the bumper style I am building tooling to reproduce. These were produced to carry the Belleview winches before the 8274 existed.

 

[PIP]

Here is a late 1960's Belleview bumper on a late 70's Scout carrying an 8274

I take it this style was never offered for FJ40's.

 

[3_puppies]

Here is a late 1960's Belleview bumper on a late 70's Scout carrying an 8274
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I take it this style was never offered for FJ40's.

I aquired a similar one to the above and was told it came off a 40 series. the angle top plates on both sides bolted to the bumper, it had an old Warn 8274 on it, IIRC the date code was 1985 on the winch.

 

[red66toy]

@OPMACHINE makes a fantastic Warn winch bumper

 

[PIP]

@OPMACHINE makes a fantastic Warn winch bumper

40 SERIES FRONT BUMPER

We have a few 40 series front bumpers for sale. These were designed to emulate the original OEM bumpers with a provision to hold a M8274 Warn winch and synthetic fairlead. Made here in America with domestic 1/4'' and 1/2'' cold rolled steel. Black or Vegas Gold (pewter) powder coat. Please email...

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That's a great looking bumper!

I am only interested in filling holes in a market like this and that bumper looks well made and supported.

I am a little surprised OPmachine appears to be forming the end curvature with welded in sections instead of forming that radius into the channel. It looks good, just lots of labor to make it that way.

 

[lhoboy]

CCOT offers an in-house bumper for the 8274 that's virtually identical to the Warn bumper, but does indeed have the shackles on it.

 

[3_puppies]

there are some pics in this old thread of mine

8274 warn winch?

any help on what warn winch this is? I thought it was an 8274 but looking at this thread https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj40-bumper-mounted-warn-8403-how-to-remove-bottom-bolts.1131867/ he says his is an 8403? tag is un readable

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[PIP]

there are some pics in this old thread of mine

8274 warn winch?

any help on what warn winch this is? I thought it was an 8274 but looking at this thread https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/fj40-bumper-mounted-warn-8403-how-to-remove-bottom-bolts.1131867/ he says his is an 8403? tag is un readable

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Well that's sure interesting. It looks a little strange- Almost like the wings of the bumper were bent back to form a steeper angle than they normally would. It kind of looks like a fullsize pickup bumper that somebody modified to fit a narrower vehicle.

Do you still have this bumper?

 

[3_puppies]

Do you still have this bumper?

I sold it a few years ago

 

[pbgbottle]

I have a warn winch mount that mounted on top of the frame rails you had to remove the tow hooks to mount it to the crusier
not sure if it was fj40 specific or for a Jeep CJ. Fit perfect
I have since cut it up a bit and dropped it down in between the frame rails very similar to post #5 with the rolled lip and the warn sticker. the plate was bent back under the winch to protect the bottom cable and such from junk.

 

[PIP]

I have a warn winch mount that mounted on top of the frame rails you had to remove the tow hooks to mount it to the crusier
not sure if it was fj40 specific or for a Jeep CJ. Fit perfect
I have since cut it up a bit and dropped it down in between the frame rails very similar to post #5 with the rolled lip and the warn sticker. the plate was bent back under the winch to protect the bottom cable and such from junk.

I'd like to see a picture if you have a chance.

 

[405]

@OPMACHINE makes a fantastic Warn winch bumper

Exactly what I was looking for

 

[Oregon LC]

My 81. Looks like winch was produced in 1985. I'm guessing the Warn bumper is probably from right around that time as well.