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Originally Posted by chris.817
I sleeved and boxed the tubing. I welded 1/2" nuts to a backing plate, cut the cap off the chassis (see yellow), welded in the backing plate, then welded the chassis cap back on. My buddy is holding one in place. The extensions then bolt to these nuts through holes drilled in the chassis. This makes the extensions removable which they certainly need to be so the bumper can be removed in the future.
I'm pretty sure these could double as tow points. And please no welding jokes... I'm learning.
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Awesome...thanks for the info. The thought had crossed my mind that I didn't want two huge slits going up through the bumper. I will definitely dip into your design a little bit to add on to what I had in mind.
Ha, I don't expect near that level of welds, it will be my first time, learning from a friend.
Happy to see a few more posts of this kind of stuff, I don't want/need a full steel rear bumper, and the Wilco is way overpriced and bulky IMO, along with taking up the hitch. This type of carrier seems to be easy enough and fits my criteria. Good job again