Cut / Notch a bumper

[Noiseydiesel]

So the '94 CC 7.3idiT toy is parked on jack stands for the next 7 to 10 days and looking at the front reverse shackle mount I am considering putting a front hitch on it. The stock bumper is the desired choice with the receiver hitch dropping out below in the center of it all.
The more I look, the less I like due to the location of the reverse shackle cross tube. I figure some 3/8 steel and creativity might get me what I am looking for. Then again that superhitch on the back might become the winch hitch.
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At any rate, I might need to cut some notches into the front bumper. to facilitate hitch installation. Any suggestions?

 

[IDIBRONCO]

For notching? A grinder with a cut off wheel.

 

[Noiseydiesel]

That might do it. The notches are about 4 inches deep and about 3-1/2 inches across.

Truly a case of "Incorporating mistakes into the design."
Followed by "Beat it to fit."
Then "Paint to match."
If you can still see your mistakes, you haven't used enough paint.
Enamel paint is good. It doubles as a filler and concealer.

 

[square1]

Which front bumper do you have? The one on my 94 7.3 IDI T has cutouts big enough to fit 2" receivers through with ~ 1/2" to spare

So what did you do with your truck today?

Lubed the heat/ac blend door cable. Look at that WD 40 running all the way through the cable. Nice

www.oilburners.net

 

[Noiseydiesel]

If I went with a pair of offset receivers, I could look at using those holes, I am looking at a center mount and I suspect 3/8" steel is going to be my friend. Now if i was real smart i would wire an outlet outside for the 220 tomb welder of change the gas on my 110V Lincoln splatter welder.

 

[square1]

That's how mine are done. Pics are in the link at bottom of post #4 above.
I've abused it a little, but not to the point of the front bumper being on the ground with the rear tires in the air (yat).

 

[1mouse3]

This person sells rsk with receiver, there is a pic of one to got by. What dose the rsk you have look like and dose it have a cross bar like this?

https://www.pmfsuspension.com/1992-97-OBS-RSK-SD-Spring-Hanger-Conversion-Kit_p_13.html

 

[Noiseydiesel]

My RSK came from Sky's Off Road Design in Springfield Oregon. Nice round tube. Looking at this one and another $500 with the upgrades, might be the way I will go in the future. Seeing that this has already been built and looking at it, the right way.
Yeah, the more I look at this and think about it, it will be the future set up.
The only great consideration might be the pulling capacity of this set up before somethings bends?

 

[1mouse3]

The only great consideration might be the pulling capacity of this set up before somethings bends?

Not sure on that but could be something to inquire about.

 

[Noiseydiesel]

I dropped a line to them and also to Skys. The response from Skys was they have done it and cracked frame horns. No word yet from the maker of this item.
Might not be a good thing.
After this toy is together I will look at it again and see if I can find a way to wrap around the frame horn ends and secure it also behind the core support. If I can effectively replicate the CURT hitch with a 9K rating, I will be happy. The front mount will be for light usage and the super hitch on the rear will be the heavy stuff.