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Winch bar specs

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Winch bar specs

Post by old lux »

Had a quick search couldn't find anything. Very soon I'm about to start building a new tube winch batter for my 86 model hilux. Was just wondering what thickness plate do you guys think. Was leaning toward 3mm with bracing.

Also what tube thickness do you use? It's going to be 2" tube. Haven't thought much about thickness until now.

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Re: Winch bar specs

Post by Giggles83 »

I'm no expert but just medium wall tube (3.2) is heaps and easy to get. I generally use 6mm for mount plates, And 2mm sheet to fill bits in...
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Re: Winch bar specs

Post by old lux »

Was um shore on filling in the gaps. Thinking diamond plate will make the bar then try it for looks.
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Re: Winch bar specs

Post by Mosko111 »

Whatever you do don't dimple die every bit of flat plate that's on the winch bar, it's will come out looking like a mutant cheese grater/ bull dozer..... :lol:
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Re: Winch bar specs

Post by CRUZAAMAD »

arb use 2.3mm wall pipe.
agree dont use checker plate, floor plate or some nuf nufs call it propellor plate, it will look nasty and CHEAP. :lol:
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