This ripped out because there was no clamping force between the bolt, frame, & bumper. The vertical bolt simply passed through the bumper & frame. Fortunately, when it ripped loose, the bumper stayed attached by the lower hole & the rear bolts, and the fire from the hot wire was limited to the wire's insulation. This could easily have been MUCH worse...

He got the worst break award, despite some TOUGH contenders.

Owner caption September 2010 · Photo 3337 of 5000