Bumper Fabrication

[Smitch320]

I am not sure if this is in the correct location, if not, mods please re-locate.

I have been pondering replacing an old Ramsey winch. I have a ramsey bumper, and I potentially have two different Warns that I could purchase from two separate individuals for good prices(almost to go to be true). I would need to modify my bumper so that one of the two Warns, a xd9000i and a 8274. I rather have the 8274 but I would be ok the other. I would have to drill my bumper to fit the 8274, overall it would be an easier option, I think.

My question is, if I am not able to get the 8274, and get the xd9000i (or any winch that has the feet on the bottom for that matter) would a 1/4 steel plate with 4 grade 8 bolts, and a lap weld across the bottom be enough?

Tomorrow in daylight I will try and get some pictures to show in greater detail what I am trying to determine.

Thanks for any input.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

1/4 plate is sufficient, although I'm afraid I'm not picturing how you are wanting to mount the plate?

You want to weld a new plate into your current bumper, drilled for your new winch, correct?

 

[Smitch320]

1/4 plate is sufficient, although I'm afraid I'm not picturing how you are wanting to mount the plate?

You want to weld a new plate into your current bumper, drilled for your new winch, correct?

Yep. A picture will help the image be more clear. The Ramsey has a lot more space for a winch, but only has about a 3.5 inch "plate" currently, and it has 4 holes that the tow hooks mount in, that I would remove and put 4 bolts through it and lap it on the underside of the plate. It was designed for the worm gear winch that mounts from the front of the bumper.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I'm pretty sure I understand, I don't see any reason that would not work. I would probably also weld to the underside some bracing as much as possible.

 

[Smitch320]

I'm pretty sure I understand, I don't see any reason that would not work. I would probably also weld to the underside some bracing as much as possible.

That is another idea I had. The way the bumper is mounted on my truck, I could weld some "straps".

I will still get some pictures to give a clearer image. I'm a visual guy haha.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Yeah, in my mind, I'm thinking at least some angle or something to shore it up. I've never had a winch go shooting off the front of one of my trucks, but I also don't ever want to have a winch go shooting off the front of one of my trucks lol.

 

[Smitch320]

Yeah, in my mind, I'm thinking at least some angle or something to shore it up. I've never had a winch go shooting off the front of one of my trucks, but I also don't ever want to have a winch go shooting off the front of one of my trucks lol.

Yes, that would not be good. haha