Custom Winch Mount on Rockcrawler

Building the custom front bumper and winch mount on the UA Colorado along with the rear anti wrap bar and radiator mount. Plus how to fix a screw up and make it stronger than the original design.
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[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

6:20 Happy Accident 😆 I love when an accident makes the fab workout better and strong !! Well done Ian....

[@samsanderson7159]

"Happy accident" lol. Ian is the Bob Ross of fabrication. "We'll just weld a happy little gusset here and another one over there."

[@Mattie_Ice]

Anddd just weld the devil out of it.

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Lol, I thought the sames!!

[@StormbornJKU]

Truly a fabrication wizard. This was a solid video!! Love it!!!

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@MacsSpecialitiesMotorsports]

Aint that the truth!!

[@xTinBenderX]

Teasing me with the Comanche in the background again Ian. Thanks for giving me something to look forward to!

[@SugarWolf09]

Using the plasma to cut the little notches to line up on your brake press... That's genius!

[@ja5onl6]

So glad I've found you again. Missed seeing you know tv. Learning so much from your experience.

[@thetake864]

Like this just as much if not more then the network shows keep it up buddy!

[@branchandfoundry560]

All this "behind the scenes" detailed info is far more valuable than the network's flashier format. Not dissing in any way. The network's audience is looking to be entertained, so they film & edit to do that. By contrast, we're HERE to learn, so Ian films and edits with that in mind. I am grateful for Ian's background as a teacher!

[@derekbuxton7101]

Hey Ian - love the Ontario plates … true to your heritage!

[@randyjackson8138]

See you have a Ontario plate from my part of the world, cool to see on the channel. Awesome video as always 🤟😎

[@kirshberndt8412]

So smart to cut the exhaust pipe with the hole saw after welding! 👍🇨🇦

[@BigTireGarage]

Learned that trick a long time ago...very handy

[@branchandfoundry560]

Props and acknowledgment for Ian's skills of TIGging that un-braced pipe 🤯 It's hard enough to TIG around a pipe, let alone hold and rotate it as you weld. Crazy thing is he dipped while it was stationary, NOT while it was moving. Not sure if everyone realizes the difficulty of that particular weld operation, but that is a VERY advanced maneuver to pull off successfully!

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks man...it is certainly not easy...

[@ericroot8475]

I really appreciate the up-close look at your winch plate fab. I'll be building one sooner or later. Yours is a lot lighter and tighter than what's available on the market, which is what I'm going for. Great video all around. Sucks that the trans is what gave you problems on UA when that's the piece of the build you seemed most unsure about.

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

I've always enjoyed your ideas come to fruition! I've been thinking of doing a wrap bar similar to your design. It would be awesome to see the finished bar and some video of how it performs!

[@BigTireGarage]

Use it all the time..I can get you more info in a future vid

[@smashedfootlefty4726]

@@BigTireGarage Sounds great! Thank you!

[@dougbourdo2589]

Gonna be a Rad Rig. Looking forward to seeing it & you i it on the trails.

[@roverdogs_keithwhelchel]

Ian question for you on front and rear bumper builds with material size and weight. How do you balance these between safety, protection and weight?

[@jtcustoms1182]

Nice license plate on the wall. Love the fab work and the explanations.

[@dogpotter]

I always enjoy watching your fab work never ceases to amaze me. thanks for sharing and for teaching us how you build your rigs and why you do it the way you do I really enjoy learning from watching you work. thanks

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video guys 👍👍

[@BlackAndBlueGarage]

I could never get as much done as you because, I spend 75% of my time staring at things, hands on my hip, mouth open and calculating all possible plans in my head like an autistic version of Dr Strange.

[@Mattie_Ice]

Don't just do somethin, stand there! I am the same way though. Prevents a lot of mistakes in the long run.

[@RevLimitOffRoad]

Question. How do YOU decide when to just do stitch welds vs a full weld? For example, the added gussets for the winch mount.

[@branchandfoundry560]

I'm curious about this too. Often we think we need to fully weld things. But watching Andrew Camarata lift up his dump truck with only 1" of weld on 1/4" plate to prove the point made me realize we're over-doing it most of the time.

[@gerardthurlow241]

Ian, when you're tig welding, I see you don't use the torch n wire at the same time; could you explain that? Thanks n love your work.

[@micklaporta4503]

love the channel and all of the showa you've done like the fact you didn't edit out dipping the tungsten a time or two , your builds are the best

[@BigTireGarage]

Happens....

[@kennethweddel4800]

@@BigTireGarage You see no need to regrind the tip after touching?

[@charlieglenn8081]

I love this damn channel!!!

[@BigTireGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@themancalledyeti283]

Great stuff Homie! 🤙

[@DownNDirty_OffRoad]

Great seeing how this came together. Love the frame work. I'm trying to decide between box/round combo for a frame or just all round for a stretched TJ!?

[@johnlee8231]

Always enjoy seeing your work. I do have a question wtih the design of the uprights on the winch plate. Won't the cutouts fill up with dirt and water? I do like the look though

[@cole33333333]

You mention an electric fan for the project. What do you consider to be a strong electric fan? Looking for a 16” that would handle AC in Phoenix.

[@danielmagalhaes5739]

Hi Ian! How are you? I would like to know about the Johnny joints on the leaf springs! Is it stable or you have wouble on the road? And when flex does the spring bind on the shackle side? Keep up!!

[@BrandonArent]

On my XJ build I'm debating on either converting to a 4 link rear or keeping the leaf springs and maybe adding an anti wrap bar. The plan is 5.5" lift on 37s. What would be the pros and cons of both and what would you recommend?

[@DirtySideGetsDown]

Makes me happy to see someone that welds as often as you stick the tungsten and just keep going. Lol. I will do that on something not really visible, but if I am really trying for perfection(not that my tig welds are worth looking at) I will stop and regrind the tungsten right away.

[@BigTireGarage]

Sometimes you just have to push past that sub arc

[@thousandoaksauto1696]

Hey Ian, I like what you did to the winch plate! I did the similar reinforcement to my skid plate on my WJ, which was your idea any way!!! Thanks man!

[@BigTireGarage]

Cool, thanks!

[@dubworth]

When you are welding frame parts and thicker material do you use the 205 or are you using a bigger machine?

[@johnneil7546]

As always some of the best fab work on KZbin! I’m looking forward to the UA adventures Ian. Will you be dropping those soon too? I think MTOD vids will be in a couple weeks.

[@cameracamera1319]

How come i just found u? Sad. Happy now!

[@johngrant1337]

great video thanks

[@MontanaMetal]

My apologies if this has been addressed, but why a shipping container "in" the shop?

[@kenhomeier8629]

Nice video

[@XStream09]

Is it possible to get some pictures of the Anti-wrap bar from the Colorado UA Buld I have limited space on my project that may work for me Thank you

[@TeamTopKick]

Lol. What are the odds that last video I ask about winch's and this video is coming out next.

[@bloodtype80proof21]

Bob Ross with a welder. Good old happy accidents.

[@BigTireGarage]

True

[@mikebell912]

@@BigTireGarage Can you please post the name of your machines, so we can purchase from the same companys!

[@codybancroft6039]

What wiring harness an computer did you use and where did you get it?

[@jeremygaines5701]

Do you program your factory computer? Where do you send it?

[@BigTireGarage]

Hotwire Auto

[@zip7806]

7:40 Who makes this work bench? looks study yet affordable.

[@Jlong690]

Ian, whats ur favorite brand of grinder?

[@BigTireGarage]

Hand Grinder Fein or Metabo

[@superpenguin112]

What show are you working on that m715 for?

[@BigTireGarage]

FourWheeler on Motortrend

[@RightHandy13]

Is Ian a fan of Forged in Fire? Hmmmm

[@BigTireGarage]

Yes...yes I am!!!!

[@frediefarmer]

👍🏽🇺🇸👍🏽

[@Bluejeepkid1]

That Comanche is sad

[@BigTireGarage]

Oh its about to be awesome!!!

[@Bluejeepkid1]

Lookin forward to seeing it. My ls comanche is lonely

[@brianschmidt2747]

Iaj