yeah i have 1/4". 1/4" is what my frame is made out of so i figure it should hold up
the idea being that the brush guard SHOULD be able to knock stuff down (i.e. brush) with out being just for looks.
MY PLAN:
cut out 2 L shaped brakets and clean 'em up.
mock up the brackets and mark the frame
grab a torch, cut 2 holes in the fame at opposing ends of the short leg of the L and hog them out with a 1/2" bit.
drop 2 grade 8 bolts through the frame and mount the brakets.
line up the guard and mark the long leg of the L.
hog out a hole to 1/2" and drop 1 grade 8 through it.
line up center line to the bumper, knock out the holes and mount the flush plate INSIDE the bumper.
wham. bam. thank you ma'am. It's time to plow some black berries!

*mounting hardware will be based on the shortest bolt i can get 2 locking washers and a nylock nut on with no more than a 1/4" protruding

 

careful Curtis, my Dad still likes to wrestle, so you might be getting in over your head.

but if you do manage to knock off his glasses, you'll be safer-he is quite blind without them!

 

here is the mockup "installed" now to measure twice and cut...then drill....then possibly curse...correct and then install.

 

looks like you have it all figured out


damn! with a mock up that nice looking, i'd be tempted to Urban Wheel and get a nice landscaping vs. "brush guard" shot after the measuring is done

 

well finally time to show off a little.
i will have some more detailed pics in album soon.
but this will do for now.
just have to swap out bumper and valance...yes i know i should have done it all at once...but ehhh couldn't resist.

thanks for all the help

 

Looks like it's coming along nicely.

 

looks pretty awesome.

 

lights mounted...chk album for pics

 

one last pic

 

Looks great! How are the lights?