The weld is more for some metal glue (thanks Schlud for the technical term
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I have a bunch of cash sitting on the bumper and only six bolts stopping someone from taking it. Two small spot-welds and it might prevent someone from taking the stuff.
You can get at the winch with the bumper in place. Sure it's a pain in the ass but not unworkable.
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