Finally, the last part of the front bumper build for PJ. Today we tie it all together by adding reinforced tubes to finish out the sides of the bumper. Be sure to check the completed pics at the end!
Winch Mount
Today we bend up a bull bar / hood protector for the bumper and wire up the winch with a quick disconnect safety switch.
Part 6 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
2 Time to add more reinforcement and an aluminum skidplate to our custom DIY winch bumper build! We also discuss lot of tips and tricks along the way.
Part 5 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
This ain’t no bolt on bumper so the madness continues! Time to reinforce the winch mount and start making a skid plate.
Part 4 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
1 Time to weld the winch plate together, make some mounts for the winch solenoid, and get everything permanently attached to PJ our Suzuki Vitara offroad truck!
Part 3 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
1 Time to whip out the plasma cutter and finish reinforcing the winch mount! In this post we add two additional attachment points and cut out the winch plate and fairlead mount.
Part 2 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
2 We have been on 3 wheeling trips with PJ (our long term Suzuki Vitara) so far and haven’t gotten stuck… yet. However it is only a matter of time before it will happen or something breaks and we need to be extracted. Check out the winch we bought and Part […]
Part 1 – Front Winch Bumper Build with Receiver Hitch ...
This is part 2 of our build up of a tube bumper and winch mount for ‘Ol Blue. Today we Gusset the frame and add tube reinforcement, then mount and wire the winch!
Custom Tube Front Bumper with Winch Mount for ‘Ol Blue ...
10 Now that I have my LS Swap done and running. I am ready to start off-roading this bad boy. Check out this post for Part 1 of my custom front tube bumper with winch mount!