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T-BILT Superduty Fabrication's Winch Mount Bumper

A Super Duty Bumper For A Super Duty Truck
By James J. Weber
Photography by James J.Weber
T Built Superduty Bumper Front View
T Built Superduty Bumper Front Winch Bumpers
The T-Bilt Super Duty Fabrication... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Front Winch Bumpers
The T-Bilt Super Duty Fabrication front winch bumpers are can be installed on all 2001 to 2008 Ford Super Duty trucks. Depending upon the type of look that you're going for, the T-Bilt bumper can be incorporated with the front factory bumper or it can be installed as a direct replacement to the factory unit.
T Built Superduty Bumper Hardware
Each bumper features all of... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Hardware
Each bumper features all of the necessary hardware required for a complete install. Included with the bumper are a durable aluminum skid plate, mounting support brackets, and heim-jointed turnbuckles.
T Built Superduty Bumper Removed Factory Bumper
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T Built Superduty Bumper Removed Factory Bumper
To begin the installation of the T-Bilt front winch bumper, we removed the factory Ford bumper from our project truck. We opted to leave the factory bumper off since we thought it gave the rig a more aggressive appearance.
T Built Superduty Bumper Mounting Bolts Loosened
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T Built Superduty Bumper Mounting Bolts Loosened
The factory tow hook mounting bolts must be loosened so that they can be raised to accommodate the alignment of the reinforcement brace onto the bumper mounting brackets.
T Built Superduty Bumper Reinforcement Brace
The reinforcement brace is... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Reinforcement Brace
The reinforcement brace is an integral part of the stability and strength of the bumper system. Fabricated from 2-inch thick, 4130 chrome moly tubing with 0.25-inch thick mounting plates, the brace will later serve as the foundation for heim-jointed turnbuckles.
T Built Superduty Bumper Threaded Stud
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T Built Superduty Bumper Threaded Stud
To keep the reinforcement brace held into place until the remaining components of the bumper can be installed, a threaded stud has been welded onto the backside of the plate and a nut has been installed onto it.
T Built Superduty Bumper Placing Bumper
Placing the bumper onto the... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Placing Bumper
Placing the bumper onto the vehicle may require the use of a hoist or a few extra hands, given the height of most Super Dutys as well as the weight of the steel front bumper.
T Built Superduty Bumper Grade 8 Hardware Installed
Once the bumper has been aligned... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Grade 8 Hardware Installed
Once the bumper has been aligned with the factory bumper and reinforcement brace mounting plate holes, the Grade 8 hardware is installed and torqued to the required specifications.
T Built Superduty Bumper Four Adjustable Support Turnbuckles
One of the bumper's most unique... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Four Adjustable Support Turnbuckles
One of the bumper's most unique features are the four adjustable support turnbuckles with a combined total of eight heim joints that are attached between the reinforcement brace and bumper to distribute the torque generated when the winch is being used......
T Built Superduty Bumper Four Adjustable Support Turnbuckles 2
......The turnbuckles also... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Four Adjustable Support Turnbuckles 2
......The turnbuckles also help to decrease any vertical flex associated with the installation of the winch and off road lights while driving down the road.
T Built Superduty Bumper Turnbuckels Tightened
Once all of the turnbuckles... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Turnbuckels Tightened
Once all of the turnbuckles have been installed, they are tightened to the required specifications for ultimate performance.
T Built Superduty Bumper Turnbuckles
The four turnbuckles not only... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Turnbuckles
The four turnbuckles not only look impressive, but they are completely functional as well. Given their adjustability, the units are easy to install and align with the bumper. They can also be inspected and adjusted depending upon the amount of winch usage.
T Built Superduty Bumper Front Skid Plate Fitted
With the bumper and supports... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Front Skid Plate Fitted
With the bumper and supports installed, the front skid plate is fitted onto the unit and secured in place with the included Grade 8 hardware. The skid plate is fabricated from 0.375-inch thick aluminum to minimize weight and provide maximum protection to the front end of the truck.
T Built Superduty Bumper Warn 12,000 Pound Winch
The bumper has been designed... 
   
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T Built Superduty Bumper Warn 12,000 Pound Winch
The bumper has been designed to fit a Warn 12,000-pound winch, given the pre-drilled bolt pattern of 10x4.4 inches.
T Built Superduty Bumper Fog Lights
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T Built Superduty Bumper Fog Lights
Four tabs have been installed on the bumper to accommodate additional off road lights. For this particular truck, we installed a pair of 8-inch amber fog lights onto the top light tabs.
T Built Superduty Bumper Finish
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T Built Superduty Bumper Finish
Upon completion of the installation, all it takes is one look at the front end of our project truck to know that it means business. Aside from the impressive appearance, this unit is fully functional and provides an impressive amount of strength in a streamlined, no-frills design.
T-BILT Super Duty Fabrication
www.tbilt.com

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