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Got steel for rear bumper couple of more ??

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Old 03-07-2010, 06:25 PM
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I got all my steel for my bumper and tire carrier and ordered the hinge from a to z and now just need to know what you guys think on the thickness or the mounting bracket that are going to attach it to the frame?? What would you recommend , guys that have made one??
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What are you using for the bumper? 3/16" ? ...I'm not sure, I'd guess you'd be wanting a 1/4" to mount to the frame especially with a tire carrier...gonna take pics and post 'em it the write up section?
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agreed, i would go with 1/4"
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Originally Posted by jameswill4
I got all my steel for my bumper and tire carrier and ordered the hinge from a to z and now just need to know what you guys think on the thickness or the mounting bracket that are going to attach it to the frame?? What would you recommend , guys that have made one??
I used 1/4" just for bracket and it gave me a nice solid feel.



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