Wow, didnt think this thread would go on like this. Guess Ill never be able to go on a sanctioned trail ride, If you dont like my D rings, I know you wont like the bumper mounts themselves:

 

You ought to add some braces to that. Side to side kind of thing. I busted off one of my mounts cause the truck was pulled at a little bit of an angle. My rear bumper is now bulletproof.

Oh and BlueRebel, you can wheel with me. We'll recover with your D-Rings and chains, just to **** people off.

And if you kill me, I won't blame you.

 

You should realize Mr. N is only trying to help - he isn't ragging on you for the fun of it. There are serious safety concerns with your design that could be addressed fairly easily. Is it worth killing someone because your bumper was "good enough"?? The amount of forces you're playing with while recovering are deadly and nothing to mess around with, it's just not worth it.

 

You know what... you are absolutely right Paul. I suppose I will send Mr.N a PM to apologize.

And to the rest of you, i'm sorry you all had to witness my immaturity.

 

dont worry were used to it


well now that thats over with lol...back on topic...which was...what exactly???

 

He took his '89 out for some FUN!

 

No, dont get me wrong, I really do appreciate his advice. its better to know now that the bumper doesnt pass safety than when im sittin in line at the trailhead. If I can ever get myself back in the black I will probably completely redo the bumper, but until then its gonna have do as is.

And for the record, I will NEVER jerk out w/ chains!! lol

 

It hurts. Lol. Its a really really really really rough jerk.

My back just isn't how it used to be. LOL.

 

sticks and stones may break my bones but chains and straps excite me

REVOERY STRAPS...you sick buggers get you minds outta the gutter

 

Wow... I just don't know what to say to that.

The biggest problem I see with chains, is that there isn't any stretch in them. More likely to lose a bumper lol.

 

thats why they are such a rough jerk right kris? LOL since you have experience in that field

chains are okay for a slow and steady pull if the deadweight isnt too heavy...but i would never use them during a recovery...i can immagine the damage flying chains or bumpers could do...i have a 35,000 lb recovery strap for that ...that ones going in the 2wd and im getting the 4x4 a 50,000 lb strap

 

35000 and 50000 will still break if your really stuck. You might get lucky with the 50k. Ive got a 6"x30' 60k lbs strap. Ive had it for a little over a year now and it has been awsome. I got it at tractor supply for $100. Its help up to a f250 4x4 wiht a 6.0, in 4lo, bumper to bumper to me and putting it to the floor numerous times.

 

I'm buying a new recovery strap next month.
Christmas present to myself lol.

 

thats why im buying a bigger one...50,000 lbs MIN... might go bigger LOL...

the 35,000 lb strap will be good for the 2wd, it will never get really really stuck so im not worried about that

 

Trust me, you will....lol
No matter how much you think you won't it will come.