Non ARB winch bumper converted to winch bumper

[BamaPaul]

Thank you for the update. Your bumper looks great and this is definitely something I'll be doing.

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[Expolander]

Thank you for the update. Your bumper looks great and this is definitely something I'll be doing.

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BTW>... I don't even think you would need to go with 3/8 backing. The ARBs are only 3/16" thick to begin with if I recall. I've had a half dozen or more pulls and I have no concerns about bending it. If I were to do it again I would just plate the inside and plasma cut the holes and you're good to go.

PM me if you need/want more info or want to chat via phone.

Cheers! Tim

 

[Expolander]

The aux lights in the bumper are here:

Pilot Performance Lighting PL-1058M Pilot 5" x 2" Rectangular Driving Light w/ 7 Color L.E.D. Accent Light

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GUPB0I/?tag=ihco-20

I just wired them up to a separate switch. I did not use the switch that they came with.

 

[thebus]

Bump if OP is still around i can't seem to see any pictures.. Or if anyone's got another link to doing something like this! Thanks!

 

[Expolander]

Reposting pics. Hope these help.

 

[Expolander]

One more.

 

[etarasoff]

Anyone else who has done this care to post up some additional pictures/details? I'm on the fence about doing this to the non-winch ARB on the truck now vs. a winch ARB or Slee shortbus.

 

[psingam]

Hello Expolander. I plan doing the same thing, and was hoping to get some insite before i chop up the ARB bumper. It looks like you cut the top of the bumper to make room for the winch. I cant quite make out the plate in the pictures either. What is the measurement of the 3/8" plate used. Did it cover just the foot print of the winch, or was it larger to offer more bracing?
I also cant make out the 3/16" plate on the outside. Can you advise if that actually necessary in your opinion.

Thanks for the write up on this.