the bumpers i made mounted to that, plus the front most body mount plate (top and front side). it's pretty sturdy, but i wouldn't trust it alone, to hold a winch under a heavy pull or even to hold together in a wreck. and it's a good place to bolt a bumper on. i would leave them unless you plan to weld a custom bumper to the frame (in other words, something stronger than just bolting one on).

95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD
CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift

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