Well, 113 lbs was the lightest i could make this baby without the winch. The bumper is approx. 35lbs at 1/32", the rest is the cradle. The cradle is out of 3/16. I have the platform for the light bar in silver, and the arrow is pointing to where i've temporarily placed the hook for an internal latching system like the hood of the truck (not included in drawing). I was considering putting some springs under the platform, with a stronger spring on the side with the hook to balance it a little better. I'm pretty sure i will move the hook a little closer to the cradle, but that is just a minor fix.




I finally think i've got a pretty good idea of how i'm going to do this bad boy.