Crush sleeves for rear bumper

[Darren]

I was going to run 1/2" bolts through the the frame for my rear bumper. Are crush sleeves necessary in the rear? I'm I ok without them?

[Casper2000]

Well iwould think you would bo okay w/o but what would it hurt if you put them in anyway :dunno:

[DirtyComanche]

You're probably not going to make the recommended torque for a 1/2" bolt without them. But that will all depend on the exact design of your bumper.

 

In general, if you can put a sleeve in, you should.

[Eagle]

IMHO you will never be able to tighten a through bolt without a sleeve. Why do you think the factory used weld nuts?

[reson46]

Sleeves would be a good idea if you can incorporate them into your design. I copied the TNT belly pan sleeves for each mounting foot of my rock sliders. I think you could probably do something similar for your bumper.

 

Willy

[CWLONGSHOT]

I think its a good idea as well. Is this a custom build?

 

If so... wheres the pics??? :D

 

CW

[reson46]

I think its a good idea as well. Is this a custom build?

 

If so... wheres the pics??? :D

 

CW

 

Here. :waving:

 

Willy

[CWLONGSHOT]

I think its a good idea as well. Is this a custom build?

 

If so... wheres the pics??? :D

 

CW

 

Here. :waving:

 

Willy

 

OOH, THAT BUMPER!! :D :D I LIKE the design, ALLOT!! Good job on this build!!

You could also make up your own nut plate... Take a lighter piece of steel, drill to match the holes, insert inside frame to be sure of clearances and weld nuts on it.... But crush sleeves or complete tubed bungs would be stronger. I am doing something similar on mine. I just need to visualize my forward mounting flange. (Just behind rear wheels. I need to be able to jack off this AND still easily remove it. I think I know what I'll do, but as I do it we will see what happens... :dunno: :yes:

 

CW