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My turn for a dumb question: what is the purpose of that front bumper?
Well, I'm sure we'll get more seasoned replies, but it does encase / protect the PTO winch.
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My turn for a dumb question: what is the purpose of that front bumper?
My turn for a dumb question: what is the purpose of that front bumper?
It's great for sitting on or strapping a cooler of beer on top
Most 70 series have the front chassis x-member quite far forward, and the PTO winch assembly is quite deep front-back. So it looks like Toyota just plonked in the winch in the easiest way possible & filled in the gaps with steel. I've seen a few 70's that have been modded with a custom bumper to have the winch a little further back & chamfered off the corners which looks way more practical for offroad use. The LJ7* has the x-member a lot further back so my custom PTO install has it mostly under the grill.
Cheers
Clint
But you get a 5 minute warning that you are about to hit something.The factory winch bumper sticks out a mile.
Spring-time in the PNW
I see what you did there
Glad to hear they arrived safe and sound. Did you get them installed yet?
I wish I had a lift in my garage