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Originally posted by Eric P.:
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Originally posted by JeffW:
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Originally posted by TJ:
[b] ...The extremes of force Jeff is illustrating involve what happens if you put a heavy load ON TOP of the bumper, pushing it straight down....
Actually, these forces are calculated for straight ahead, as in the case of winching or pulling from recovery points on the front of the bumper. And these are very conservative estimates because I included the taps in the front of the horns in the 6", which are nonstructural connections. [/b]
Not to point out the obvious, but a bumper is supported by 4 bolts not 2, so your forces should be halved.[/b]
Good point. The forces listed on the diagram are supported by 2 bolts each. The ratios of forces on the two configurations remain the same.