RedPath88 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 My '88 only had one bolt per side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Yea i just looked at my truck and it only has one place on the frame to mount any type of bracket... I guess I'll have to figure out how to make another hole for additional support...... ugh what a pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 B any pics of how you mount yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Yea i just looked at my truck and it only has one place on the frame to mount any type of bracket... I guess I'll have to figure out how to make another hole for additional support...... ugh what a pain! I was worried about the same thing when I installed my ARB but after taking a Chevy HD head on, I am no longer concerned with it. The bottom mounts really do take the force and I do believe that the uppers are simply to stabilize the bumper. Now I am saying this based on a one piece ARB, so results may very with a two piece unit. But I would recommend that you seriously consider where you put additional holes if you do. The last thing you would want to do would be to actually weaken the frame welded mounts, while trying to strengthen the bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 You could have it real tough like me and have to pry the frame horns apart to get your bumper to fit.... The upper mounts just locate the bumper like everyone says. The lower 4 bolt mounts (and on my ARB it also bolts to the tow truck tie down points) bear all the load. I actually just had those and no upper mounts in for a while, still plenty strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Dropped the truck off at the shop they said they should be able to handle it.... I also ordered some Rigid Industries Dually floods 2x2 to mount on the bumper since the headlights are pretty much useless... cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 B any pics of how you mount yours? This shows the basic lay out, but I haven't been able to take any actual measurements yet. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/topic/37073-how-to-build-a-winch-bumper/?p=710636 Sounds like you have it at a shop now though... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Yea truck is in the shop to get a huge list of stuff fixed... new AC condenser, new brakes, new master cylinder, new UCA's and then the bumper... Hopefully it won't be too much trouble for them to fabricate a mounting bracket or modify my old OEM one's .... Edited August 22, 2014 by enkrypt3d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 What UCA's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 What UCA's? SUP-6065_a Nissan Pathfinder Upper Control Arms by Superlift, 1987 - 1995, 2.5" Lift Ordered these ... from rugged rocks I think. Hoping to get some better alignment and no more wandering around the highway at speed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 SL/RC are good arms and correct ball joint angles to allow proper alignment, good choice I have them as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Awesome! Yea cant wait to get her back... and oh yea putting on doug thorley headers with gordon catback exhaust... luckily the shop only broke 2 studs and they were able to get them out without too much trouble.... gonna be mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Gibson exhaust not gordon hah I wish this exhaust came with flanges to mount up to the rest of the system w/o welding but oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hoping the upper grill guard is not too tall ... I told them I wanted it to look like the ARB bar but it appears to be much higher than the ARB bar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I agree in that it does look taller and to verify I just measured mine and from the deck surface to the top of the tower (highest point of the bumper) it is 11.25in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 I wonder how much of a pain it'd be to shorten it.... just by cutting the top portions off and shorten it by 3-4"......... we'll see how it looks once its mounted up I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 That shoukld be an easy modification; more of a pain to redo the powdercoating. I'd just see how it all mounts and go from there... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Yea its not powder coated its just painted so yea makes it a bit easier.. but yea im sure ill be able to see the top of it over the hood while driving it hah hopefully its not too damn big lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93_ditchfindah Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 How much did it cost to from tactical armor group ive been looking at thier bumpers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Got it mounted aww yea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Duuuude! That thing is so sick!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Nice! I don't think that top rail is too tall... So, when do we get some good pictures of the mounts? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1902 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 sweet bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Looks good !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkrypt3d Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Thanks guys! I really like how it came out - even though the fitment wasn't perfect its not that noticeable unless you look closely... They didn't bother mounting the top brackets so I guess that's fine until I plan on adding a winch. Not sure if / when I'll do that though. my Rigid Industries Dually LED lights are going on next and some new side marker lights, and the headlights as they aren't as bright as they should be. The lower mounts are actually pretty solid and I think it would be fine to get pulled out if I did get stuck with some straps on those huge shackles! I'll see about posting some pics but the shop drilled some holes and had to shim it a bit to adjust it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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