H3 Hidden Winch Bumper Build...

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Next was getting the wires hooked up-


The box is mounted out of view once the stock upper bumper goes back on. I pulled the plug for the remote from the solenoid box and will be mounting that in the new front plate.




So after getting all of the cutting finished, I went over to my buddy EROCK's house for some late night welding. It took about two hours to prep and grind (oops) and then when we were ready to lay down some beads, the welder wouldn't work!

So I went back Saturday morning and helped with some of his killer YJ projects while he welded up my seams.

The welds looked great, just needed a little grinding to make them smooth. Now all sides are completely flush and smooth as glass.




Next up was measuring and cutting the slot for the winch line.




Slid the winch in for a quick test fit.




Then I cut the hole for the solenoid plug and wires. Then notched the top of the bumper for the line engagement knob.

Next up was a bolt in test fit. Everything fit perfectly!




So now I am priming and painting. Just shot the first coat of primer. I'll probably throw on two coats of primer and two coats of paint.

The only issue I have run into is the primer is the perfect color that I was going for, and the paint is a little light. My only real options are stick with the lighter (dark) grey, or go with a semi gloss black or something.