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No problem. I should make it clear that this deflection shouldn't be considered a defect by any means, and it's definitely not from a single event: Needless to say, I wheel my truck. Damage is expected. This took a beating and absolutely served its purpose.

In lieu of the BIG bucks it would take to replace the bumper perhaps this is an option for me. I need to learn to weld...

This thing? I'm not sure it came on 01+ trucks, though I'm certain it fits. Nissan calls it an Engine Cradle Stay (54465-0W000, $15). When I got my truck, it only had fleurys' front and mid skids on it (the original style with the access ports), so it's possible the previous owner removed it if it came with the truck. Though, that brace is thin-walled tube and probably adds very little structurally, but I guess better than not having it.

The owner seemingly built it with his specific hitch in mind, but it'd undoubtedly be adaptable to any Class 3+ hitch. The weakest link on that swing arm might be the pivot shaft, which appears to be a 50mm rod turned down to 35mm or the teflon bushings he's using...and I wouldn't consider either of those weak for this application. I doubt it'd flinch at 350 lbs. In all honesty, this is probably one of the finest designs you'll find for something like this. The level of detail by the owner is amazing; there's almost nothing I would second guess on it.

Are those a direct bolt in swap or is there more too it? Where'd ya get them?