Well my bumper does have fenderbars tied into it, so thats helps.
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There are also almost an inch of threads and grade 8 bolts, it has taken some hard tugs and never even thought of budging. You can also look around for a pic of pathy88 's ( deans old truck) it has some slick mounting and is super solid.