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Here is the setup I had on my old suburban: http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/matapalo/Luv/Mustang/Suburban/DSCN0880.jpg Am using the same basket on my pathfinder: http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/matapalo/Pathfinder/21430018.jpg Here's a link to the tire carrier hardware I used for the basket when it was on my suburban: http://www.yakima.com/shop/cargo/gear-basket-accessories/spare-tire-carrier

Sounds like the consensus is to find a local fabricator and have them build a custom bumper. A little intimidating though considering the unknown factor. What you'll get is entirely determined by the skill and knowledge of the builder and if you don't know of anyone offhand you've got to go out and find someone. Any recommendations on what type of businesses to approach? Precise1 mentioned an exhaust shop. I imagine word of mouth is probably the best way to find someone you can trust. Any Bay Area recommendations? Hey Precise1, I grew up in Fairfax. That means we probably went to the same High School. In fact, judging from your birthdate, my wife was probably in your graduating class ... classic! This could lead to some VERY interesting stories ...

Yeah, that KMA story sounds like a freakin' nightmare. That's why these forums are such a value though. Saved a lot of other people from taking the same path. Those would be 80-90 taco/4-runner or s10/blazer bumper's made by ARB? Would you just have to mod the mounting points only or would you have to get into the main bumper part to make it work?

Been researching winch bumper possibilities for my 1995 pathfinder. Are the following options correct? 1 - ARB has discontinued production of their winch bumpers for the 87-95 pathfinder. I've called around a bit and it seems they are probably difficult, if not impossible, to find now (new or used). Question > They still make a winch bumper for the hardbody pickup. Will this bolt directly on to a pathfinder with a 2 inch body lift? Or is it more complicated than that. 2 - Kennesaw Mountain Accessories makes a winch bumper, but after reading the following thread, I'm not sure if I want to go there: http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=24379 Anyone know if they have improved their manufacturing processes? That would be a lot of money to drop & not know what you're getting ... 3 - Fab your own or have your local metal fab shop build you one. Am I missing any options?