H3 Hidden Winch Bumper Build.. Pics!
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RE: H3 Hidden Winch Bumper Build.. Pics! - 4/16/2008 3:59:52 PM
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REDLYNER
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Next was getting the wires hooked up-
The box is mounted out of view once the stock upper bumper goes back on. I pulled the plug for the remote from the solenoid box and will be mounting that in the new front plate.
So after getting all of the cutting finished, I went over to my buddy EROCK's house for some late night welding. It took about two hours to prep and grind (oops) and then when we were ready to lay down some beads, the welder wouldn't work!
So I went back Saturday morning and helped with some of his killer YJ projects while he welded up my seams.
The welds looked great, just needed a little grinding to make them smooth. Now all sides are completely flush and smooth as glass.
Next up was measuring and cutting the slot for the winch line.
Slid the winch in for a quick test fit.
Then I cut the hole for the solenoid plug and wires. Then notched the top of the bumper for the line engagement knob.
Next up was a bolt in test fit. Everything fit perfectly!
So now I am priming and painting. Just shot the first coat of primer. I'll probably throw on two coats of primer and two coats of paint.
The only issue I have run into is the primer is the perfect color that I was going for, and the paint is a little light. My only real options are stick with the lighter (dark) grey, or go with a semi gloss black or something.
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RE: H3 Hidden Winch Bumper Build.. Pics! - 4/16/2008 4:00:42 PM
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REDLYNER
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Ok, took everything off and started priming-
Got it painted up and started the wiring-
All bolted in.. perfect fit!
That is one of the new 35"s on the roof rack, the rest were in the back. I got back from the tire shop like an hour ago, so no pics with the 35"s yet. I'll throw some up on the board tomorrow.
This was a fun build and did not take very long at all. :excited:
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RE: H3 Hidden Winch Bumper Build.. Pics! - 4/16/2008 4:01:54 PM
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REDLYNER
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I'm using an 8000lb winch for this.
The project time wasn't too bad at all. I went through a couple of designs before deciding on the one I built and the project went from idea to completion in 6 days. It would have been faster, but I had to wait two days before my buddy could help me weld.
Assuming I had direct access to the welder, it could probably be built in around three days (including getting the metal, cutting, welding, and grinding).
I went to the gas station yesterday and the tire shop and was receiving all kinds of questions and positive feedback about it!
Couple more shots now that the 35"s are mounted-
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RE: H3 Hidden Winch Bumper Build.. Pics! - 4/16/2008 4:03:10 PM
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HummerGuy
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That's awesome! Good job.
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not everyone can do work like this.
