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Originally Posted by BEAST-TUNDRA
Two mounting brackets(which does not affect the operation of the airbags) to the chassis, using the existing flange nuts.
Funny thing is, I pulled out a stuck 30 ft. U-haul with my truck because I was in to much of a hurry to set up the pull using the winch  . Other than that story, it has been dormant. Truck weighs 7000lbs. now, so I purchased a shackle to increase my pull weight from 9500 to 18000 lbs. |
That's good to hear, this is exactly how the expedition one is connected to the frame. I was a little Leary because the flange nuts are smaller than what I experienced with other winch bumper mounts.
I got e1 to thrown in a pulley block to double my winch pull to 18000 lbs., just like you have. If you connect the winch line through the pulley and back to your OEM tow hook, the load should evenly divide between the bumper and frame, while still doubling your pull power.
When I had my ARB bumper on my 98 Land cruiser I used to max out the 9000lbs. winch all the time when high centered and mired in mud. That bumper always held up and was strong as an OX. I hope this expedition one bumper proves just as tough.