Fabricating a custom hidden winch bumper for the rear of my Super Duty. Fabrication 101!

Hello and welcome back to Fabrication 101, thank you for tuning in.
Before we get into this episode of Fabrication 101 I'd like to take a moment an talk about my B.U.T. There are many like it but this one is mine. I've decided to add a 12,000 pound winch to the rear of my truck and I want to hide it behind a custom bumper. In this video I fabricate the winch mount and get a good start on the plate work to create the shape and the look of the bumper.
Thanks for tuning in, I hope you got something out of this video.
We'll see you next time on Fabrication 101.
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[@Fabrication101]

Thanks for watching, I am toying with the idea of mounting a brake light under the bumper so that it shines through the dimpled strips under the bumper. Should I add another brake light? Let me know what you think.

[@shawnmoore5621]

Your fabrication looks great! Hello from Idaho!!

[@1shotbarbeque881]

Next level. Your an artist bro. What is your preferred gage of steel? Thanks for sharing 🇺🇲

[@Fabrication101]

Kind of depends on what I am building. Most of the tubing I use is .125 wall or about 11 gage.

[@pgengman]

i love your bumper design, but as a seasoned Towing and Recovery specialist I want my fairlead to be able to utilize 180° degrees for sidepulls if needed. I want the fairlead out flushed or slightly past the bumper for full range of use. Im setting up my personal 1 ton as a personal recovery/ disaster/ prepper truck . My frontend is setup now I'm addressing my rear end. But most manufactured winch bumpers have deep fairlead pockets. Im looking around for ideas. I might need to design my own and recruit a fabrictor.

[@Fabrication101]

I agree with you on the fairleed and on my front bumper it does stick out. I want the rear to be hidden and I use it more for loading trailers.

[@pgengman]

@@Fabrication101 Cool. I'm building my truck to be able to recover myself and others.

[@genoory5090]

This is fuckin amazing! You inspired me to build my bumper for my 2011 Ford Ranger fx4 off road

[@bookemdano100]

Looks good...one comment when doing a side pull your cable will rub against the bumper

[@Fabrication101]

Yep, the rear winch is mostly for loading stuff on the trailer. I also figure if I drive in straight and get stuck it'll be a straight pull backwards.

[@PNW_Rodeo]

Your fab skills are on point! That's coolest DIY winch bumper I've seen. Nice work.

[@Fabrication101]

Thanks a bunch!

[@BadEquation]

That’s a impressive truck. But more importantly that’s my new favorite front bumper design. I have a 04 f250 6.0 i would love to build one similar.