Winch mount and bull bar build

[Dace]

I know it ain't the most extreme build but hey, a guys gotta start some where

this pic is from yesterdays work



Have since final welded the joints and added the front up bars for the fairlead (will post a pic tomorrow) that will connect to the bullbar, which we have shaped the main bumper and top hoop, hope to continue that this weekend.

Have made a mount for the control box under the bonnet to keep it out of the mud etc

[coxsy]

is it possible to weld some plate between your angle mounts to tie the main angle to the chassis to add a bit more strenght

[Dace]

is it possible to weld some plate between your angle mounts to tie the main angle to the chassis to add a bit more strenght

Had given it some thought and figured that the 4 winch bolts would sq it and give it the rigidity the angle brackets would have.

On a second look, the winch not really up to that so may go back to angle brackets

up dated pic with fairlead mounts (the top hole will bolt thru bullbar) and have added radiator protection under the chassis rail

[badnuz]

good looking work fella keep it up... makes me wanna ditch the pto barge ram set up and mouint a electric winch up close

[nstg8a]

be interesting to see how it affects your approach angles... i havnt seen one on a surf/hilux yet

[krawlr]

throw out that aircon condensor is you dont want to cook it

[mike]

throw out that aircon condensor is you dont want to cook it

Just did that as well krawlr

Here is one mounted to a surf.





Mike

[Dace]

Looks good Mike

I have boxed the inside of the winch mount plate and put in the angle braces, off to town tomorrow to get some black paint and then put the whole lot together

[krawlr]

looking good mike!
good to see you removed the condensor!
if youre still having issues with cooling mike fit a scoop! cos theres really no where for all that heat to go aye?
i dont like scoops,so i packed the bonnet instead.....

[Dace]

Followed Krawlers advice and ripped out the aircon condensor and pipe work, made more room for the winch wiring, and fitted my airhorns up in some of the new space. also cut the clutch handle off and rotated 90 deg clockwise so didn't have cut the grill

Finshed painting the bar, fitted it, removed it, didn't realise the inner chassis bolt are larger, redrilled holes, refitted, fitted winch, wired up and put the cable back on, all ready for action





now, just gotta finish the bull bar to complete the front end, sell the rally car so I can get my 33' wranglers and lift kit, build a rear bumper, guard and sill bars, oh and convert the now useless aircon pump into a compressor

[Dace]

Update, been awhile but bullbar is finished, just needs to finish some welds, paint it and chuck it on. oh and source some thin long indicators.

will post pics soon