hi guys,
So, since I have not found anyone to swap bumpers with me.., and If I keep this large ranch style bumper..
If I want to mount a winch on the front.., should I just drill some holes in the deck of this bumper since the metal is so thick and just mount the winch there or ?????

any ideas ?
thanks,
Kevin
Palmdale, Ca.
here are pictures of the bumper on my truck....
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Man, i wish you were closer. I would switch you. I like being able to stand on that style bumper to work on the engine.

But yes. I would mount the winch right on the deck there.

 

Hey JamesHajek,
I sure like the color of your truck.
I think i might get mine repainted that color.
Do you know what color it is called ?

Kevin

 

Winches require a minimum mount plate thickness of 5/8" or larger if I remember correctly. How thick is that plate?

You could make a or buy a winch diaper and use that front hitch to mount it. That's what I would do, I like to have the removable option

 

Thank you. Its Electric Red.

 

James...
is that electric red a ford color or what ???

Kevin

 

Thats what it says on the original window sticker.

 

I would mount it on a plate with a tube so you can put in the receiver on your bumper.

Red

 

I think Warn has a winch mount that locks into the reciever, you could wire it for front and back use.

 

If you want to trade bumpers you should post a thread titled "bumper for trade" or something to that nature. I guarantee someone will take you up on it. Tons of people would kill for the offer you've made.

My truck is the same color as James. It has a lot of flake in the paint and looks great when clean. I sure do like your paint scheme though too. One of my favorites...

 

I will take a picture of my winch set up this weekend! It made from 1/2 plate and 2" square stock. I can use it on both my truck with receiver hitchs and on my trailer that has a reciver hitch weld on the front. Best part is it stays in my box out of the weather and out of sight.