[Scotch740]

Finished this a week ago or so.

Started with this.


Cut out some holes.


Welded the mounts everywhere I could.


Decided to use Besrks method for the hinge.


Took to it with a lathe at work and got it looking pretty good.




Tight clearance.


Built some frame tie ins from 3/8" angle. I wouldn't do this again I would just buy some. Too much work.

[Scotch740]

Hi-Lift mount.


Didnt have access to a camera for a bit...




Same type of hold open latch.


Added a 3rd crossmember tie in even though the cross members weak.


Same latch setup Besrk uses.


upper support, put a 1/4" aluminum plate on the tailgate for when I back into stuff.


CB antenna bracket.


3rd brake light.

[Scotch740]

The lights are wired on a 3 way switch to come on with my reverse lights, or independently or off.

Nothing crazy new, Just a compilation of ideas that I liked. Big thanks to Besrk for doing the R&D

[ChiliPalmer]

Nice looking bumper...

[BESRK]

Nice!! Turned out great! How do you like that single sided "A" Frame setup?

[Scotch740]

Thanks!

I like the single sided A frame because it made mounting the hi lift really easy. Plus it keeps my options open for mounting a jerry can in that spot with less modification in the future. I was slightly concerned about the strength until I welded it up. Its stout as hell and I can shake the entire jeep with it.

[Unlimited04]

very nice work scotch!!

excellent design, you thought of everything

[ScottHarr_TJ]

Wow, just found this thread and it looks awesome man. Out of curiosity, why not add in another triangular support beam on the side with the hi-lift? I like all the cool little mods you added on too.

[Scotch740]

Originally Posted by ScottHarr_TJ

Wow, just found this thread and it looks awesome man. Out of curiosity, why not add in another triangular support beam on the side with the hi-lift? I like all the cool little mods you added on too.

It leaves room for the hi lift mount. Also its less for me to cut out if I decide to mount a gas can back there. Its plenty stout with one. I was going to add some plate connecting the vertical piece and the swing arm but honestly I forgot.

My only issue so far is the paint job sucks big time. Not sure what I did wrong but it will come off too easily in my opinion. I did all my usual prep but used paint thinner to wipe it down instead of acetone which I though would be fine, but maybe not. Also it was a LOT more humid when I painted it vs other paint jobs I have done, so that is another possibility.

[JJs99TJ]

Looks pretty good. Instead of using a 3rd tie in at the weak x-member,
why not tie in to the frame underneath the frame rails with a couple tabs?

[Scotch740]

Originally Posted by JJs99TJ

Looks pretty good. Instead of using a 3rd tie in at the weak x-member,
why not tie in to the frame underneath the frame rails with a couple tabs?

I did tie into the frame rails to the stock locations. Could have added a 2nd bolt down there pretty easily but I just bought premade tabs from Besrk.

The x member tie in was kind of an after thought. the receiver tube was already there so it just involved cutting it at the right distance and putting a scrap piece of plate back there.

[green89yj]

I really like the look of that with the one diagonal support. What size tire was that exactly?

[Scotch740]

Originally Posted by green89yj

I really like the look of that with the one diagonal support. What size tire was that exactly?

35" bighorn. Only 67lbs plus the rim so probalby 80ish total. I designed it so if I flip the tire plate I could fit a 40. Then after finishing it I realizied when I go to 40s I will be 8 lug so just have to make a new plate anyways. Oh well

[Wrangler_91]

You happen to have any pictures of your frame tie in setup with it mounted and all. I am going to be building some for my bumper here this weekend or next.