Looking for fab help

[Brandtrbs]

I'm needing to add a winch mounting plate on my taco. I was thinking of going overkill and throwing on a 10k. I'm in no big rush but would rather support somebody on here instead of a shop.

PM me or can email if prefer. Rbstafford@gmail.com
Thanks in advance, ryan

[Brucker]

Bummer to hear about your disdain for shops. If you change your mind, maybe we can help: www.bruckerbrothersltd.com

[Chris]

Rough day Aaron?

Supporting fabricators who are FR4x4 members is considered disdain now?

[Brucker]

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[The StRanger]

If you want it done there are a lot of welders out there.
If you want it done right the first time call Aaron...

[JandDGreens]

I do fab work but usually only for myself. The one thing I would have to say is that when it comes to things that really matter I won't do work for others that I will do for myself. As don't want to be liable for someone else's safety. I am confident in my work, but would steer you to someone who does it for a living. I would want to be sure that the winch bumper is solid.

[Chris]

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[newracer]

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[Jim]

My take - I don't have much concern for disdain. If Ryan has it, that's his feeling. It seems the OP has been edited to remove the word - again - no issue.

I do take pause at Sam's calling of the OP (as I take it) a yahoo - which often is considered (at least by me in this context) as not-positive. I don't know if Sam had that intent. Sam, do you care to jump in?

Bottom line, yes, our group is vastly friendly and supportive of each other. I find some of this thread a curiosity. No big "ill" but perhaps a ripple on the smooth pond.

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[Stu]

Hi Ryan, do you already have a solid bumper that you are wanting to add a plate onto? or a receiver mount setup? Maybe toss in a pic of your current setup. I'd be happy to help if i can.

[Java]

Semantics.

I'd buy a premade plate or bumper and save yourself some time and money, or go to a shop and get something unique but likely pay more. The last few "experts" I've hired have been Dunning-Kruger experts and have just made things worse, wasted my time and money. I'm all DIY or going to a shop / retailer. The cheap comes out expensive, and anyone who tells you they're an expert is probably an ignoramus.

[Brucker]

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[Brandtrbs]

First of all one comment tuned a mole hill into a mountain. I am not opposed to shops, I prefer them in many aspects but was trying to open the door for the "small guy". Enough with the back and forth stuff guys, we are not in preschool anymore. Attached is what I'm working with, I was looking and hoping to just add on the winch plate. The bumper is mounted via the front body mounts so it's quite stout. I will man up first if need be and say that if my wording was in anyway disrespectful or offensive I'll shoulder the burden.

[JandDGreens]

That looks very stout and some one should have no problem welding in a winch plate. Easy Peasy for a guy with the right tools.

[Brandtrbs]

Exactly and its not me

[FINOCJ]

Where on that bumper are thinking of mounting the plate? Maybe reshaping/removing the front shield and fitting it under the light bar with the fairlead sticking out through the bumper?

[Brandtrbs]

Same thing i had in mind, but keeping the skid plate mainly bc its my only one.

[Java]

I use a Harbor Freight Universal Winch Plate, here's the thread about it http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/...Harbor-Freight

there are pics w/measurements, maybe it would fit or make an inexpensive raw material... hth

[dieseldoc]

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