Bj73/74 pto custom bumper/etc question

[NGray]

Does anyone have photos of a custom bumper, brush/bull guard that they have had done without moving the actual pto back? I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that any bumper or guard will have a decent approach angle with how far the pto sticks out....but then again I know nothing. Looking at a 73 with a pto and possibility of getting a custom bumper made.

Cheers

 

[peterb]

Check out a build thread by ducattiman. Proffit's custom fit an ARB around a PTO. Very slick and non-obtrusive.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

Are you back from the land of the leprechauns?

 

[stayalert]

Check out a build thread by ducattiman. Proffit's custom fit an ARB around a PTO. Very slick and non-obtrusive.

I now own this truck and can take some photos etc. if you need. The bumper has been great. I've added a couple of 2" receivers to it and use them for rigging my tree work., pushing trailers, ladder rack, etc. No troubles with the bumper yet, its been great!

 

[NGray]

Home sweet home, missing is already. Some of the best food I've ever eaten between the fresh lamb, beef, pork and fish. Perfect weather. Came home with a tan....from Ireland...and I live in Florida....figure that one out.

Thanks Peter and stayalert. Photos would be much appreciated. I checked out the build and looks like the pto was not moved back (so I don't understand how it looks so tight). Browsing photos others still have the big front porch. The ARB doesn't seem that much more angled to compensate and sticks out less. Did he move the pto back or just fabricate the bumper?

Couple photos of another bumper https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/304009-i-want-put-arb-bullbar-bj74-my-pto-possible.html

 

[stayalert]

here's a few of mine.....

 

[stayalert]

couple more

 

[stayalert]

sorry dupe here's another.....

 

[Glenn-BJ74]

I cut the 3" channel and roller fairlead off the front and installed a 3/8" plate with hawse fairlead, Amsteel and some tubing and deck - kept the SS bullbar.
The finished job starts post #22

https://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-bc-coastal-cruisers/578280-front-porch-renovation.html

 

[NGray]

Thanks a lot Stayalert. Photos have helped a lot.

Glenn - Very much appreciated. Looks great what you did and using the SS bullbar as well.

 

[Phil in BC]

I'm going to be replacing my front bumper this winter. Nice timing on starting this thread, need some ideas as well.

 

[NGray]

I've been looking at these guys via Young Blood, since I'm not the most capable at welding or creating one. http://perkinsperformance.com/

 

[peterb]

While the above pictures don't show it very well, the front brace of the PTO winch is removed and the bumper is now bolted in as the front PTO crossmember. This allows the bumper to get closer to the front of the truck.

 

[stayalert]

While the above pictures don't show it very well, the front brace of the PTO winch is removed and the bumper is now bolted in as the front PTO crossmember. This allows the bumper to get closer to the front of the truck.

Agreed.

 

[stayalert]

Also...If you need specific photo or measurement feel free to ask. I'll see what I can do. This truck has worked great for me so far. There are many ways to skin a cat and I don't know that my front bumper is the strongest, shortest, fastest, lightest, cheapest, shiniest, or whatever-est, but it seems so far to be working great.

Best,

Rob "stayalert" M

 

[Shes Mad]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/70-series-tech/614933-mounting-arb-bumper-bj74-pto-winch.html

Here is my post on putting an ARB on the 74. Some pictures are gone, but I could find them if you need. The directions are all there

 

[NGray]

Much appreciated. When I talk to the shop I'll be relaying all this information to see what can be done. Thanks again.

 

[77cruiser77]

Deleted due to irrelevance to a 70 series bumper