Winch bumper plate

#1 by McK , Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:29 pm

This weeks Bodge, I have had this on the list for a couple of months as a speacial design request. It's as close to the 4x4 innovations bumper as I could make out from the pictures the lad sent.
Title a little misleading as this one is not getting a winch plate.

You can see I had to buthcher my normal pre bent sections in order to get the angle he was after and keep it tight to the side light { no bars going on this one}

A couple of hours to finish it, cap the ends as requested and make the mount adjustable between standard and +2"








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RE: Winch bumper plate

#2 by diggermandan , Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:37 pm

NIIICE discreet(ish) and solid. I like it


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#3 by woody13 , Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:45 pm

See,now I like that one as well...............


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#4 by Yoda , Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:46 pm

Brian you're a master with the metal fella.


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#5 by woody13 , Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:47 pm

What are the big holes for..?


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#6 by birdie , Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:21 pm

Like that, very subtle


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#7 by 123hotchef , Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:36 pm

I like that one Brian can you make one like that for the L200 mate?


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#8 by McK , Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:33 pm

Quote: woody13 wrote in post #5
What are the big holes for..?


3" driving lamps


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#9 by McK , Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:37 pm

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #7
I like that one Brian can you make one like that for the L200 mate?




Probably but they take a lot of hours and steel, I also have to pay for some folding as its 3mm sheet as I don't have a hydraulic press brake. All that means they cost about 30% more than tube ones.


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#10 by robert3040 , Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:14 am

Brian you are spoiling us


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#11 by krutly , Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:10 am

I like the look of that one bud, even more than the tubular one


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#12 by 123hotchef , Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:55 am

Quote: McK wrote in post #9
Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #7
I like that one Brian can you make one like that for the L200 mate?




Probably but they take a lot of hours and steel, I also have to pay for some folding as its 3mm sheet as I don't have a hydraulic press brake. All that means they cost about 30% more than tube ones.



that is exspensive would it be more economical if you were to make a few up?


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#13 by McK , Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:50 am

Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #12
Quote: McK wrote in post #9
Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #7
I like that one Brian can you make one like that for the L200 mate?




Probably but they take a lot of hours and steel, I also have to pay for some folding as its 3mm sheet as I don't have a hydraulic press brake. All that means they cost about 30% more than tube ones.



that is exspensive would it be more economical if you were to make a few up?




Not really mate, its 180 to buy and bend the sheet steel. I then have materials and 8hrs approx of fabricating for mounts, winch tray, and putting the bumper together its self. Plus the cost of gas, wire, electric, cutting disks, flapper disk. Most people don't appreciate all the hidden costs. You could build it yourself for half what I would take if you were happy to cut all sections flat and spend a long time welding and dressing.

Add in I would rather build my own projects and I couldn't/wouldn't do it for less than 400.


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#14 by Alan G , Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:16 pm

How much are the tube ones Brian ??


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#15 by woody13 , Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:59 pm

Well I'm happy with the tubular bumper Brian....


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#16 by 123hotchef , Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:14 pm

Quote: McK wrote in post #13
Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #12
Quote: McK wrote in post #9
Quote: 123hotchef wrote in post #7
I like that one Brian can you make one like that for the L200 mate?




Probably but they take a lot of hours and steel, I also have to pay for some folding as its 3mm sheet as I don't have a hydraulic press brake. All that means they cost about 30% more than tube ones.



that is exspensive would it be more economical if you were to make a few up?




Not really mate, its 180 to buy and bend the sheet steel. I then have materials and 8hrs approx of fabricating for mounts, winch tray, and putting the bumper together its self. Plus the cost of gas, wire, electric, cutting disks, flapper disk. Most people don't appreciate all the hidden costs. You could build it yourself for half what I would take if you were happy to cut all sections flat and spend a long time welding and dressing.

Add in I would rather build my own projects and I couldn't/wouldn't do it for less than 400.


cant blame you mate fair do's I am waiting to see how the tublar one looks on the truck mate.


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#17 by McK , Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:04 pm

Change of plan this is now getting a winch plate just in case.

Gives some idea of the hidden structure required to fit heavy duty bumpers, all in 6mm plate.




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RE: Winch bumper plate

#18 by woody13 , Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:13 pm

A serious piece of kit there Brian,are ya planning to drag oil tankers in to the docks....


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#19 by robert3040 , Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:19 pm

Was over a Brian's today and the new bumper goes on in 4 weeks,Brian is going on holiday then I'm off to the Algarve so 4 weeks is the set date and the usual pics right away Can't wait it is really going to change the front of the truck.


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#20 by woody13 , Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:22 pm

It should look really good.....


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#21 by Yoda , Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:25 pm

Quote: robert3040 wrote in post #19
Was over a Brian's today and the new bumper goes on in 4 weeks,Brian is going on holiday then I'm off to the Algarve so 4 weeks is the set date and the usual pics right away Can't wait it is really going to change the front of the truck.



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#22 by robert3040 , Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:27 pm

The winch plate in the pics above is solid and a fair weight so will defo do the job.


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#23 by woody13 , Sat Apr 26, 2014 7:31 pm

It looks pretty strong.


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RE: Winch bumper plate

#24 by McK , Sun May 04, 2014 1:40 pm

Finished, I gave it a first black coat then remembered it was to stay in primer
Not to pretty from the back as I had to slice up my pre bent sections to get the look the fella was after. It is strong and funtional thou. Clearly dependant on body lift height you will need to cut access in the bumper top for winch and controls if you ever go down that road, I have left it closed as requested but proveded a fully functional winch mount should you ever change your mind.
Faitled slot cut to be hidden by number plate as discussed.








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RE: Winch bumper plate

#25 by woody13 , Sun May 04, 2014 1:42 pm

A really tidy piece o kit that Brian.....


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