Homebrew Jeep Mods
02-20-2012, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy
02-20-2012, 07:06 PM
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I'm actually think about producing more sets of these to sale. May start a group buy thread, see if I can get enough interest.
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02-20-2012, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Boost Happy
no, they bolt in under the bumper brackets. the brackets move out only 1/4in per side. They also double as a brace for the steering box
I'm actually think about producing more sets of these to sale. May start a group buy thread, see if I can get enough interest.
02-20-2012, 07:56 PM
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Hella yeah i know i would buy some, so that I wouldnt need a bumper so bad.
02-20-2012, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bheath
Amazing tabs man!! Gonna be doing that very soon! Do you mind if i copy? Any specs?
02-20-2012, 10:29 PM
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BTW next mod Im looking to do is reinforce stock bumper from behind & stronger mounts
02-21-2012, 12:06 PM
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C'mon! I can't believe any of you think this is safe!
They're butt welded to a little plate.
That weak weld breaks and that thing turns into a missle.
I'll never been anywhere near those things when they're getting pulled on.
Scary.
The least you could do is add a huge fische plate down the side of that thing.
They're butt welded to a little plate.
That weak weld breaks and that thing turns into a missle.
I'll never been anywhere near those things when they're getting pulled on.
Scary.
The least you could do is add a huge fische plate down the side of that thing.
02-21-2012, 12:28 PM
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C'mon! I can't believe any of you think this is safe!
They're butt welded to a little plate.
That weak weld breaks and that thing turns into a missle.
I'll never been anywhere near those things when they're getting pulled on.
Scary.
The least you could do is add a huge fische plate down the side of that thing.
They're butt welded to a little plate.
That weak weld breaks and that thing turns into a missle.
I'll never been anywhere near those things when they're getting pulled on.
Scary.
The least you could do is add a huge fische plate down the side of that thing.
02-21-2012, 12:41 PM
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If that is the case then they're fine.
If that was originally 3 seperate plates then that's dangerous. I'd like the see the original plate before any welding.
If that was originally 3 seperate plates then that's dangerous. I'd like the see the original plate before any welding.
02-21-2012, 12:56 PM
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C'mon! I can't believe any of you think this is safe!
They're butt welded to a little plate.
That weak weld breaks and that thing turns into a missle.
I'll never been anywhere near those things when they're getting pulled on.
Scary.
The least you could do is add a huge fische plate down the side of that thing.
They're butt welded to a little plate.
That weak weld breaks and that thing turns into a missle.
I'll never been anywhere near those things when they're getting pulled on.
Scary.
The least you could do is add a huge fische plate down the side of that thing.
using 3/16" plate as the tie in, and assuming 3 layers of 3/16" plate, welded both sides with a 3/16" fillet weld, you're looking at a weld capacity of over 12,000 lb loaded perpendicular to the weld line, and that's being conservative. I assure you the D-rings and his strap are weaker than that and will break first.
02-21-2012, 01:10 PM
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you guys are way off lol
using 3/16" plate as the tie in, and assuming 3 layers of 3/16" plate, welded both sides with a 3/16" fillet weld, you're looking at a weld capacity of over 12,000 lb loaded perpendicular to the weld line, and that's being conservative. I assure you the D-rings and his strap are weaker than that and will break first.
using 3/16" plate as the tie in, and assuming 3 layers of 3/16" plate, welded both sides with a 3/16" fillet weld, you're looking at a weld capacity of over 12,000 lb loaded perpendicular to the weld line, and that's being conservative. I assure you the D-rings and his strap are weaker than that and will break first.
I've been known to make a mistake in the past... I could be wrong.
Again, I'd like to see it before welding.