Found another winch bumper

Yellomantis · 04-28-2008, 08:27 AM

http://ironbullbumpers.com/nissan.html

Please discuss.

I couldnt find anything about pricing.... Notot mention on how it is secured to the frame...

**helomech** · 04-28-2008, 08:31 AM

Hard to tell without it being finished and painted, but I think I like it.

Pops · 04-28-2008, 09:28 AM

I think that truck might belong to DunesRunner08. You could ask him, he has it posted on post #9 of this thread:

http://www.clubtitan.org/forums/showthread.php?t=25117

Bhudda454 · 04-28-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellomantis

I couldnt find anything about pricing.... Notot mention on how it is secured to the frame...

As I have tried pointing out to DunesRunner08 over there. Mounting is the weak link as far as winching or using it to pull out a stuck buddy.

I finally took 8 seconds to go to thier webpage and read the FAQ's. They use the "Bolt On" mounting technique. While that is the same as what I am currently doing, I would not recommend using this for any sort of tugging action. I am going back in with my buddy who built it to weld it on. I started with bolt only so I could go back to stock if I sold it. I am not worried about that any longer. Plus I can plasma any hints of the welds away.

This bumper looks so much like mine I wonder if they read my build up. LOL. Looks good though, and much better offering than the road armour or others. IMHO

Yellomantis · 04-28-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhudda454

As I have tried pointing out to DunesRunner08 over there. Mounting is the weak link as far as winching or using it to pull out a stuck buddy.

I finally took 8 seconds to go to thier webpage and read the FAQ's. They use the "Bolt On" mounting technique. While that is the same as what I am currently doing, I would not recommend using this for any sort of tugging action. I am going back in with my buddy who built it to weld it on. I started with bolt only so I could go back to stock if I sold it. I am not worried about that any longer. Plus I can plasma any hints of the welds away.

This bumper looks so much like mine I wonder if they read my build up. LOL. Looks good though, and much better offering than the road armour or others. IMHO

The only bumper hat I have seen that properly bolts to the frame (and) tow hook locations is the Buckstop bumper.

**roy365** · 04-28-2008, 12:44 PM

I don't know about the bumper.....but that chic on the website looks like she could mount up real nice. Makes roy strong like bull!

Bhudda454 · 04-28-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellomantis

The only bumper hat I have seen that properly bolts to the frame (and) tow hook locations is the Buckstop bumper.

Excellent thought. I might add that to the addtions we are going to make. I am still not willing to trust bolts only though. Given the forces at work from so many angles when jerking or winching, I would think even using the two extra pairs of bolts would not be enough. Good old solid welds will cure all that ails though. hehe..

I will have to look at the area where the tow hook mounts are. I am not altogether sure that you could use them with mine or this one we are discussing.

**roy365** · 04-28-2008, 01:12 PM

Would an upgrade to a grade 8 bolt or higher help with the shearing or breaking on kits like this? I am sure most come with a grade 5 or lower.

Bhudda454 · 04-28-2008, 01:47 PM

I did upgrade to Grade8 bolts, but the nuts welded into the frame are not going to be any stronger. I am not real keen on the idea of backlash including my bumper. Might be a bit OCD on my part though.... LOL

I can't say for certain that they would break. I just have a real good understanding of what is, or isn't, involved in our trucks front ends now.