Dissent offroad modular front bumper (9 Viewers)
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I want one like in the second pic, tube style, can you build one?
I got the Smittybilt 12000 x2o to go in my bumper. I don't like the placement of the control hook up on the solenoid when it's side mounted with the brackets that came with it.
Could some of you that have the same winch share how you mounted the solenoid box?
I've considered fabricating a bracket that will mount it with the control connection pointing forward instead of to the side but that will require removing the entire bumper.
Could some of you that have the same winch share how you mounted the solenoid box?
I've considered fabricating a bracket that will mount it with the control connection pointing forward instead of to the side but that will require removing the entire bumper.
For those of you wondering about how the bumper does with a winch pull, I got to try it out yesterday. Not a super tough pull, but the bumper handled it like a champ.
For those that are curious, I have a SuperWinch Talon 12.5k. Control box is mounted between the grill and radiator.
For those that are curious, I have a SuperWinch Talon 12.5k. Control box is mounted between the grill and radiator.
What is your issue with it? Just curious. Mine is mounted on the side with the supplied brackets. It's easy to get to, can still plug in the wired cable if your remote control batteries die.
Will take pic when I get home.
Will take pic when I get home.
With the Warn 9.5ti, it was a little tight in the bumper. But, I think mounting it behind the grille and higher, worked out well.
The guys at ACC moved the horn and fab'ed a bracket to hold the box.
The guys at ACC moved the horn and fab'ed a bracket to hold the box.
That looks like a pretty tough pull, actually - 12-18" of mud is sticky stuff.
My issue with my Smittybilt is the plug is pointing straight at my fog light opening. It was difficult getting it lined up and plugged in with no fog lights in. If I can spin it 90* so the plug is pointing forward it would be easily accessible through the main bumper's access hole.
Looking through the main access:
Looking through the fog hole sideways:
Agreed, but it was pretty much only the driver front that was really submerged. Passenger front semi.
Just a heads up to everyone running this bumper! I just looked at this pic and remember now I have to replace those 4 black oxide allen head bolts w stainless ones. Mine are pretty rusted after 1 year in place!
I'm not in any way bashing Ben's stuff! I just always knew those would not last and kept putting off on replacing them till the other day when doing something in there and noticed how things were! If it stays it will pass to the bumper steel!
This is for the guide bolts.
I'm not in any way bashing Ben's stuff! I just always knew those would not last and kept putting off on replacing them till the other day when doing something in there and noticed how things were! If it stays it will pass to the bumper steel!
This is for the guide bolts.
For the ones who had to powder coat their bumpers themselves, did you guys powder coat each piece individually or as one piece? I was going to get each piece painted individually but after putting it together, sliding those wings on without paint, it's a tight fit. So I plan on doing it as one piece. Is this how you guys did it?
I don't have the smitty built but I did fab a bracket to remote mount my solenoid box just behind the grill and hanging from the radiator brace the horns are attached to. It just fits with out hitting the grill.
@SALTY METHODS... my bumper was powder coated unassembled, right down to the nuts, bolts and washers (they were done in satin black)
