Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap) (5 Viewers)

[aztoyman]

I looked up a few available bolt on bumper options for various trucks and many were a lot heavier than mine.

Most of mine is only 1/8". IDK if I could have been okay with 3/16" instead of 1/4" on the winch mount part of it.

I'm ok with my outer ends bending if I abuse it. No way I want my winch tearing off though.

 

[gnob]

you still didn't add any go fast holes
you could probably shave 2lbs

 

[aztoyman]

@gnob I can cut the go fast "notch" above the fairlead and I can cut a pretty good chunk elsewhere to get under a hundred. I'm too tired of working on this bumper and I just spooled on the synthetic line.

Besides, all the holes will just attract packrats and get even heavier with all their junk inside. Probably whistle going down the road too.

 

[Broski]

I looked up a few available bolt on bumper options for various trucks and many were a lot heavier than mine.

Most of mine is only 1/8". IDK if I could have been okay with 3/16" instead of 1/4" on the winch mount part of it.

I'm ok with my outer ends bending if I abuse it. No way I want my winch tearing off though.

My bumper is 1/4” center and 3/16” wings and is in the 100 lb range.
I don’t think you would want to go thinner for the center/winch mount.
Like you said you want the winch to stay put.

I did dent the bumper for the first time on the last trip in the center no less.
I was surprised to dent that quarter inch plate.