The new rear tube bumper is just about done. When it was started we cut out the second to last stock crossmember and only have one stock crossmember left. The rest are all overbuilt very stout cross members and a combination of tube and plate.
The new bumper has 3/8" plate 3.5" x 3.5" gussets across both sides. Then .188 and .120 wall tubing just like the front. A 3/8" plate across the frame chop and 8" gussets beside the winch. Finally 6 tubular supports to the frame of the truck as well.
The winch is removable when the hatch is open and is tucked back in as far as possible.
Between the new front tube and rear tube bumpers we have removed around 11.5 to 12" in total length. Naturally my approach and departure angle are even better now.
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