An example of the large bracket on an SSO brand aftermarket bumper, mounted in the fairlead space, that shows the plate hides the bracket. Funny after all the labor and polishing nobody can see my work.
I wanted to put this out there for people that must run a front plate. I am a retired hobbyist. I spent many many years as a machinist, in machine shop management, as well as over 10 years in quality control and assurance. I put way more labor, and finish quality, in my stuff than most shops do...