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« on: August 25, 2010, 11:03:22 AM » |
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Anybody got thoughts or even better "pics" of d-ring attachment points. Never really paid attention to other peoples bumpers to see what their running. TIA!
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2010, 11:44:17 AM » |
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Mine are 3/4".........hmmmmm, or is it 1/2" plate.... hmmmmm..... with holes for the shackles. Anyways, the plate runs through my rear 2"x4" bumper and is welded on both the front side and the rear. Ahhhhh Maaan. as I typed this, I just realized you were asking about D-rings, not shackles.........  I need to pay more attention. You do mean D-rings as oppossed to shackles, right? Shackles with mounts welded in are much stronger then D-rings. |
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« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2010, 11:57:54 AM » |
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Yeah but you know us Banjo makers are cheap and try to make everything out of scap laying around the shop.  On these...  I understand the bevels on the edges for better weld penetration but whats the deal with the channel cut down the center of the mounting side. Dave. |
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« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2010, 12:07:42 PM » |
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O.K. these are what I'm calling d-rings. Am I using the wrong term here. I don't want to sound as stupid as I look!!!   Dave. |
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« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2010, 12:17:17 PM » |
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O.K. so if those are d-rings then what shackles are ya talkin about there JPR Ram???
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« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2010, 12:25:16 PM » |
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O.K. so if those are d-rings then what shackles are ya talkin about there JPR Ram???
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d-rings and shackles are a pretty interchangeable term. and good point on welding in line with the frame. Mine double as my tow bar connector. |
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« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2010, 12:27:00 PM » |
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The above picture are of shackles. Here is a picture of a D-ring:
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« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2010, 12:32:18 PM » |
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Oh, and mine are mounted the same way as jbolty shows above.
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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2010, 12:36:39 PM » |
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Yeah that sounds like a great way to mount them but unfortunatley we thought of this to late in the build so I think there will be no shackle mounts on this bumper. Oh well we'll just have to think of somewhere else to mount them. Maybe under the bumper on the bottom of the factory frame rail. I don't know???? Thanks for the educational session guys!  Dave. |
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« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2010, 12:42:18 PM » |
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Next trip to the junkyard grab some tow hooks from a late model chevy or gmc truck. beefy, easy to unbolt and a good size.
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« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2010, 12:45:02 PM » |
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These are what I was looking at. They are $23 plus shipping. They are designed to be welded to the front and back of a 2 inch bumper. I think it is something that can be easily added even after the build. And I think a great way to mount a solid tow point.......for towing everyone else out.  http://www.rokmen.com/tj_products/diy_fabrication_parts/diy_shackle_mounts/diy_shackle_mounts.html |
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« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2010, 12:57:36 PM » |
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Yes, the D-rings I showed above are good for adding on flat surfaces. We use them at work for attaching trailer chains to our flatbed trucks. But there are only as strong as the flat steal surface you weld them to. Hence the reason I stated in my first reply that shackles with plate welded on both the front and rear of the bumper are stronger. But again, D-rings are a good choice.
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« Reply #15 on: August 25, 2010, 01:54:45 PM » |
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There is a massive plate inside the bumper that cannot be cut into at this time in order to go all the way through with a piece of stock. Making them isn't an issue I already have the material just can't run it through in a strong spot on the bumper at this point. Hind sights 20 - 20! Dave. |
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« Reply #16 on: August 25, 2010, 02:16:38 PM » |
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I have mine bolted on to the 1/4'' plate bumper ( grade 8 )
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