Bought a front bib from Topnault. They put a hole in the top corner, passenger side.

[DKM]

A smaller hole on each side of that hole, I guess for mounting screws. The hole is only on that corner, not on the other corner (I was thinking maybe turn lights, but they'd be on bogh sides). I've been looking for pics of cruisers to identify what it is for, but can't seem to find anything. Anyone know? If not, I could weld it up, but maybe there's something cool I could use it for? I'm sick of welding. Any ideas? What would you guys do?

 

[JohnnyC]

It’s a mistake… it’s from china

Should not be there … weld-um up

 

[B y r o n]

At the price they charge, I would contact them and have a replacement sent. There is no reason you should have to fix their mistake.

 

[Living in the Past]

Maybe it was a cold weather option. Install a plug so you don't have open the hood to plug in your block heater. Those Chinese think of everything LOL

 

[ryanwk628]

Something on the rig they scanned. May have been for other markets, or something aftermarket like an antenna or connector.

 

[brian]

Unless you're handy with the spark box, that could easily turn into a warped mess if you try to weld if up.

 

[3_puppies]

spend the money on a new part and then have to weld on it to make it correct
there is just something wrong with this scenario

 

[Dragos80]

Use it for an onboard air compressor hose or an Anderson plug.
Or for when you're just sick of it and say F-it.

 

[Unimogguy]

I’m pretty sure that’s the optional Warn 8274 winch controller plug in for when you want to upgrade to an Albright solenoid and mount it remotely.

All kidding aside I’d contact Topnault and get a replacement!

 

[timmyisinthewell]

Or drill a matching hole on the other side, add a couple quick disconnects, some plumbing to the underhood heat exchanger, and now you have a camp/trail hot shower. A variation on my old pal's @scrapdaddy set up on his Pig.

 

[JohnnyC]

Imho looks like a winch controller socket port … the older metal ones

 

[Dragos80]

There are limitless options for what you can do it.
What's your budget for improving your rig?

 

[pb4ugo]

I think it looks like crap and should be returned or replaced with a good one. Have you talked to the vendor?

 

[bhsdriller]

If this one has it they all probably do, not an easy swap for them to re-tool it

I'd just get my money back and look for a good used part

 

[timmyisinthewell]

Imho looks like a winch controller socket port … the older metal ones

Nope, hot water through the heat exchanger. Ron and his wife Jeri have used the portable shower multiple times. Maybe he will get out of the pig sty check in here to elaborate. @scrapdaddy

 

[SteveH]

I would find a nice disk of mild steel (or cut one to fit) and weld it up carefully/slowly with a wire-feed welder, and grind smooth. Because this hole is surrounded by metal, warping shouldn't be a big problem. Tack it in place, and then tack between the tacks, and so on, until it's fully welded. Grind smooth and shine a light behind it to be SURE no light shows through.

By the time they ship you another one and (presumably) charge you a mysterious un-deserved restocking fee, you'll be ahead in time and hassle.