keelhaul Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) I just wanted to thank everybody for all the information. I have been feverishly using the search button and have found everything I needed to know when it came to tire size, rock rails, lift springs, skidplates and much more. I have recently installed a winch and at first I had planned on a front receiver hitch mount. Well I lifted that winch twice and figured it was going to be a big pain in the butt(not to mention the loss of approach angle). So at the last minute I decided to permanently mount it. here are some pics (I hope links work!!) Edited November 4, 2007 by keelhaul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhaul Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 lookin good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 That is sweet! Looks like it was supposed to come that way. Nice to see people doing custom stuff to R50s every once and awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarsiff Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 pretty smooth man, that looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpup Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 (edited) I dont know.....I woulda put the winch on the ruf*^% Kidding. Very nice wirk. Big 'ol backpat Edited November 4, 2007 by daftpup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeS Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 very nice workmanship! nice and clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Cool. Did you remove the brace that holds up the hood latch? I had to modify mine to fit around the winch I installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhaul Posted November 4, 2007 Author Share Posted November 4, 2007 Cool. Did you remove the brace that holds up the hood latch? I had to modify mine to fit around the winch I installed. no I put the winch plate all the way back just so it was touching that hood latch brace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Right on. I've only got about 3/4" of clearance between the solenoid box on the winch and the AC Condenser. I've knocked down a few good sized dead trees with the ARB and it hasn't moved back enough to touch the condenser. Your setup is probably just as rigid by the looks of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhaul Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 Right on. I've only got about 3/4" of clearance between the solenoid box on the winch and the AC Condenser. I've knocked down a few good sized dead trees with the ARB and it hasn't moved back enough to touch the condenser. Your setup is probably just as rigid by the looks of it. I sure hope it takes a little abuse it has yet to be tested. I might go and try pull myself up some hills tonight. As for knocking down dead trees I am still contemplating on whether to add some sort of bull bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Nice work... looks clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWC5S2 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Very nice job. I guess I really do need to take that welding class. Amazing how it flows right into the OEM design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhaul Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 (edited) Very nice job. I guess I really do need to take that welding class. Amazing how it flows right into the OEM design. Thanks I am pretty happy with how it turned out. I only tacked a few parts for proper fit than took it to the professionals. It cost about $250 to weld and $125 for material. And the flow was largely fluke as I had no idea what it was going to look like. I was a little nervous while cutting the bumper in half. Edited November 5, 2007 by keelhaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitTheTrails Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Wow, that looks so clean. Nice work!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Nicely done man! Nice to see some innovation, and sharing of ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Nice shoehorn job man! Makes it look almost factory with the emblem still intact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projekz Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 You should start producing them...I'd buy one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Slick install man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman2989 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Man! Thats quite the slick setup youve made there! Ive mounted a 3" tube bumper on my 97 pathy, and now im racking my brain trying to figure out how to mount a winch on the front... any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrow Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Neat work Chapeau bas As you mentioned the only negative point is the approach angle Edited January 10, 2011 by TheCrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhaul Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Man! Thats quite the slick setup youve made there! Ive mounted a 3" tube bumper on my 97 pathy, and now im racking my brain trying to figure out how to mount a winch on the front... any ideas? I tried to make sure I used every bolt i could on the front. I used all bolts where the tow hooks mount and all the bolts that the bumper was mounted with. I believe the strongest spot for pulling would be the lower part where the tow hooks bolt on. i think I have 12 bolts securing the winch mount to the truck. I would try to put your winch as low as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModiFinder Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 That was an awesome job. I am ready to buy it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Man! Thats quite the slick setup youve made there! Ive mounted a 3" tube bumper on my 97 pathy, and now im racking my brain trying to figure out how to mount a winch on the front... any ideas? usually on a double tube bumper that was designed to mount a winch the upper tube in the middle under the "hoop" would be cut out and a winch plate would have been attached to the lower tube, at least that is how the old Smittybilt bumpers used to be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quaintbucket Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 wouldn't that affect the airflow to the radiator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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