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#63
It's hard to say without seeing it on the truck, but the bars might be too tall.
Here are three design ideas for the bars you might consider and combine in any way:
1. User larger diameter tube for the center hoop like TJM
2. Use I-beam type verticals like ARB
3. Make center hoop flush with out bars like the camel trophy Mantec brush guards
I don't understand your recovery points. Is there a pin mean to go across? Weld on mounts seem more simple: OKoffroad.com Recovery Gear - Weld-on Bumper Shackle Mounts
I'd add some cut-outs for amber running or turn signal lights to the face of the outer wings.
Here are three design ideas for the bars you might consider and combine in any way:
1. User larger diameter tube for the center hoop like TJM
2. Use I-beam type verticals like ARB
3. Make center hoop flush with out bars like the camel trophy Mantec brush guards
I don't understand your recovery points. Is there a pin mean to go across? Weld on mounts seem more simple: OKoffroad.com Recovery Gear - Weld-on Bumper Shackle Mounts
I'd add some cut-outs for amber running or turn signal lights to the face of the outer wings.
#64
I don't understand your recovery points. Is there a pin mean to go across? Weld on mounts seem more simple: OKoffroad.com Recovery Gear - Weld-on Bumper Shackle Mounts
I'd add some cut-outs for amber running or turn signal lights to the face of the outer wings.
I'd add some cut-outs for amber running or turn signal lights to the face of the outer wings.
#67
Update
Iv been re-working the winch and frame mount. To show everyone why this process takes a while these are screen shots of the environmental stress and failure analysis. The loads simulate a 12000 pound winch pull, linear, offset and vertical. The welds don't fail but the material deflection is noticeable and excessive.
The design of the brush guard was simply following the lines of the grill. It is made from 1" x .120dia DOM. It was free and readily available in the shop. It is also very heavy so for future builds I would recommend 063. ERW. I live in northern Wisconsin and I need a stout brush guard to protect from suicidal deer. The brush guard plans are a guide and can be built however you want.
Welding the shackle mount to the bumper is risky. You would have to ensure you have excellent fit up with a decent sized weld and complete joint penetration. Incorporating the shackle anchor into the frame mount ensures a solid pulling point with out the worry of the weld failing.
Thank you for your patience. I'm working as fast as I can to get this out before wheeling season.
Respectfully
GIJoe
The design of the brush guard was simply following the lines of the grill. It is made from 1" x .120dia DOM. It was free and readily available in the shop. It is also very heavy so for future builds I would recommend 063. ERW. I live in northern Wisconsin and I need a stout brush guard to protect from suicidal deer. The brush guard plans are a guide and can be built however you want.
Welding the shackle mount to the bumper is risky. You would have to ensure you have excellent fit up with a decent sized weld and complete joint penetration. Incorporating the shackle anchor into the frame mount ensures a solid pulling point with out the worry of the weld failing.
Thank you for your patience. I'm working as fast as I can to get this out before wheeling season.
Respectfully
GIJoe
#69
Iv been re-working the winch and frame mount. To show everyone why this process takes a while these are screen shots of the environmental stress and failure analysis. The loads simulate a 12000 pound winch pull, linear, offset and vertical. The welds don't fail but the material deflection is noticeable and excessive.
The design of the brush guard was simply following the lines of the grill. It is made from 1" x .120dia DOM. It was free and readily available in the shop. It is also very heavy so for future builds I would recommend 063. ERW. I live in northern Wisconsin and I need a stout brush guard to protect from suicidal deer. The brush guard plans are a guide and can be built however you want.
Welding the shackle mount to the bumper is risky. You would have to ensure you have excellent fit up with a decent sized weld and complete joint penetration. Incorporating the shackle anchor into the frame mount ensures a solid pulling point with out the worry of the weld failing.
Thank you for your patience. I'm working as fast as I can to get this out before wheeling season.
Respectfully
GIJoe
The design of the brush guard was simply following the lines of the grill. It is made from 1" x .120dia DOM. It was free and readily available in the shop. It is also very heavy so for future builds I would recommend 063. ERW. I live in northern Wisconsin and I need a stout brush guard to protect from suicidal deer. The brush guard plans are a guide and can be built however you want.
Welding the shackle mount to the bumper is risky. You would have to ensure you have excellent fit up with a decent sized weld and complete joint penetration. Incorporating the shackle anchor into the frame mount ensures a solid pulling point with out the worry of the weld failing.
Thank you for your patience. I'm working as fast as I can to get this out before wheeling season.
Respectfully
GIJoe
Me and some guys from the Chicago Land Rover Club drove up to Bayfield, took the ice road out to Madeline Island, and then ran the Trans Wisconsin Adventure Trail from the end at Point Detour Campground south over Friday/Saturday/Sunday.