Winch recommendations for Knock-Off Mopar Steel Front Bumper

[NC_Overland]

We installed a MP concepts aluminum bumper on the JT, did not use the winch plate yet, others say its not so good, so we may use the original Mopar winch plate, on this bumper.

Fitment and installation as good, however we changed some of the cheap coated hardware, at the coating was brittle out of the bag.

from your post its not clear from what chinese bumpers you speak.

Don’t get me started on what garbage that bumper is, but don’t use th mounting plate it came with. IF you modify it enough to make it even work, it’s a weak, flawed design. I used the Warn one and it’s great and way stronger. Although, not having a rubicon or using the Mopar steel front skid, I had to buy the front mounting hardware for it to work. I ended up having to buy almost $500 worth of parts for that POS bumper to work and almost $100 in paint and supplies because the powder coat is a joke. $399 for the warn winch plate and $89 for the front skid plate brackets and hardware. It comes as a kit. If you use the Mopar winch plate, make sure that it comes with that brackets or you’ll want to order them too.

I used the Apex 12k with synthetic line. It was on sale for $479.

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[Trauma PA]

Looks good can you share the link for it?

The seller I bought from is sold out so I can’t give you a link.

 

[DanJT]

I went with a 12k Barricade from XT. Had a 9500 Barricade on my JK and it never let me down. I wanted a 12k to get me out while loaded down and pulling my trailer.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/barricade-jeep-gladiator-12000-lb-winch-synthetic-rope-jg1551.html

I am still waiting for my Barricade 12k winch. I have the Knauffu (sp?) knock off bumper that came with a winch plate that is pretty heavy duty, but I also have a Warn mounting plate. Trying to decide if I want to keep the plate or swap them out. I will only be hitting the trails a couple times a year so either will work so will probably give the Warn plate to my son.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

in my extensive wheeling and contracting career, the only winch brand thats not broken or failed to work every time it was needed, is WARN.

ive tried to save some money with other brands before and ive also spent more on a couple regarded as high quality from Europe.

That last one put someone I was pulling into a very dangerous situation so from this point forward you wont ever see me with anything else but Warn but not the cheap one they import. (the VR series IIRC)

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Knock-off steel bumper via eBay, and bulldog winch plate. Could have used spacers to lift the winch a bit. I think the winch sat a tad low with the bulldog plate. It sat about right with the plate that came with the bumper.

 

[RudeJeepin]

Do you know if Warn winches ever go on sale?

Occasionally they will go on sale. Or they do rebates. I got a $100 rebate when I bought mine.

 

[SimonH]

Don’t get me started on what garbage that bumper is, but don’t use th mounting plate it came with. IF you modify it enough to make it even work, it’s a weak, flawed design. I used the Warn one and it’s great and way stronger. Although, not having a rubicon or using the Mopar steel front skid, I had to buy the front mounting hardware for it to work. I ended up having to buy almost $500 worth of parts for that POS bumper to work and almost $100 in paint and supplies because the powder coat is a joke. $399 for the warn winch plate and $89 for the front skid plate brackets and hardware. It comes as a kit. If you use the Mopar winch plate, make sure that it comes with that brackets or you’ll want to order them too.

I used the Apex 12k with synthetic line. It was on sale for $479.

Yeah, I agree, its not oem quality, but I did not expect that.
the winch plate either Warn or Mopar (got to see what is available in Germany....) was planned as extra spend from beginning, would have been needed for mopar steel bumper was well.

I didn't want to go for Mopar bumper due to weight, simply that. once MP is fittet, its ok.

 

[NC_Overland]

Yeah, I agree, its not oem quality, but I did not expect that.
the winch plate either Warn or Mopar (got to see what is available in Germany....) was planned as extra spend from beginning, would have been needed for mopar steel bumper was well.

I didn't want to go for Mopar bumper due to weight, simply that. once MP is fittet, its ok.

By the time you spend the money to add the warn winch plate, you’d might as well have just bought the warn bumper with the integrated winch plate for the same price. When you add the weight of the winch plate to the MP Concept, the difference in weight is negligible. Plus, the Warn is one of the better looking examples.

I truly regret my purchase. The Warn would have saved me several hours of labor, a week of letting the paint cure, and I like it better.

 

[ScottBeach]

Vevor 12.5k winch same guts as the badlands. About 100 pulls so far on it. Only complaint is the wireless remote sometimes won't spool out only in while the wired remote works fine. Under $300 with syn line. I would likely buy it again for my use case. The line is really hard to clean (florida sands)

 

[SimonH]

By the time you spend the money to add the warn winch plate, you’d might as well have just bought the warn bumper with the integrated winch plate for the same price. When you add the weight of the winch plate to the MP Concept, the difference in weight is negligible. Plus, the Warn is one of the better looking examples.

I truly regret my purchase. The Warn would have saved me several hours of labor, a week of letting the paint cure, and I like it better.

that all works for you US guys, where this stuff is available.

in EU or Germany, forget it.

same for winches, warn, for 1200 euro... no badlands for 300bucks or so....

 

[NC_Overland]

that all works for you US guys, where this stuff is available.

in EU or Germany, forget it.

same for winches, warn, for 1200 euro... no badlands for 300bucks or so....

To be fair, the only one worth purchasing is the Apex with the synthetic line, which retails for $599. That really is an anomaly though. With stuff like off-road gear and tools, typically you get what you pay for. Especially, with heavy use.

 

[Blade1668]

that all works for you US guys, where this stuff is available.

in EU or Germany, forget it.

same for winches, warn, for 1200 euro... no badlands for 300bucks or so....

Yeah, I had to order a set of replacement brushes for a certain brand of winch here in USA the only places that carried them was England (from Land Rover) and Australia that was stupidly high for them unless I wanted 25-50 sets. I don't recommend the Q-Tec winch after that.
Good luck with your search for a reasonable price on a winch there.

 

[DanJT]

Yeah, I had to order a set of replacement brushes for a certain brand of winch here in USA the only places that carried them was England (from Land Rover) and Australia that was stupidly high for them unless I wanted 25-50 sets. I don't recommend the Q-Tec winch after that.
Good luck with your search for a reasonable price on a winch there.

Stay away from the Barricade, mines been on back order for going on 3 weeks. Kind of disappointed..

 

[Blade1668]

Stay away from the Barricade, mines been on back order for going on 3 weeks. Kind of disappointed..

I'm about to the point of if a winch needs replacement parts it's time for a replacement winch unless it's a Warn 8274 series. Other than replacing relay's, line or cables. Go figure my old Ramsey winch is still holding up always 30 years old, along with a Mile Marker short drum winch from 05.

 

[DanJT]

I'm about to the point of if a winch needs replacement parts it's time for a replacement winch unless it's a Warn 8274 series. Other than replacing relay's, line or cables. Go figure my old Ramsey winch is still holding up always 30 years old, along with a Mile Marker short drum winch from 05.

No lie, My first 4x4 was a Chevy Scottsdale back in 1980 and it had a Warn 8274 on it. I pulled many vehicles out of a ditch with it. I wish I could get one for my Gladdy!

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