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Key parts and approximate costs: Zeak winch, $290 (standard bolt pattern, so this is buyer's choice.) LOD Signature mount plate $160, Rugged Ridge spacers (to elevate the winch to center the fairlead in the bumper), $28 Poison Spyder fairlead mount (to move the fairlead forward to meet the...

There is a good bit of space between the frame rails for the winch, however, I don't think that is necessary, as the mounting plate only required one bolt (per side) to secure the rearmost portion, and the forces under load are such that there is relatively little load to compensate. Almost all...

Hi Don, Two things to be aware of when using the Roadmaster tow plates and the LOD Signature winch mount are: 1) it will be a tight fit (but it will squeeze in), and 2) one (on each side) of the bracket bolts will interfere with the winch plate, so the plate will need to a minor modification...

The spacers elevated the winch and fairlead mount so the fairlead would be centered in the bumper. Otherwise, the opening would have hugged the lower edge of the bumper, and possibly required more cutting into the plastic.

I replaced my halogens with LEDs I sourced on Amazon. I had previous success with the brand (SEALIGHT) on my RV, so for under $60 for both headlights and fog lights I had little to loose. I am 100% happy with the result. As mentioned above, you want the replacement dual filament bulbs to have...

Here is our '22 Sport (w/ optional black satin grill).

Thank you. I purchased the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms Item # RM-521453-5. Here is a review I did on it.

LOD signature which plate Zeak 10,000lb synthetic line 2022 Gladiator Sport

I had a simpler but similar situation in my 2022 Gladiator Sport. When wheeling up a very rocky forest road in 4-low last month, the brake warning light lit up. I checked the park brake handle - not that. Brakes felt fine, but still, a warning. Turned off the vehicle, then restarted - and that...

2018 Jayco Alante 31R, F53 chassis, Triton V10, 228" WB, 20,500# GVWR, 5,000# tow capacity. 2022 Jeep Gladiator Sport, curb weight 4750# Roadmaster Nighthawk (& Brakebuddy Stealth) Longest trip leg so far is about 600 miles, of a combination of flat lands and mountains. I set the tranny to...

Hi Jeff, Very good questions . . . 1) How much room do you have with the cable length for rerouting? If you are referring to the brake actuator cable, there was plenty of length to reach the rear seat, and perhaps even the rear cab wall. The cables and wires in the Brakebuddy kit where...

I have been using a set up that fits your criteria for about a year now: 2022 Gladiator Sport, automatic transmission Roadmaster Nighthawk tow bar Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit Brakebuddy Stealth brake system 10,000 lb winch mounted on a LOD Signature mount bracket tow vehicle is a...

I've been looking for a winch for several months. Since I was not expecting to use the winch more than occasionally, I felt the higher end 'professional grade' winches were more than I really needed. I noticed a lot of winch 'brands' that appeared to be selling the same China manufactured winch...

I just finished a similar project on my 2022 Gladiator Sport. Yes, it is a 2-piece bumper and the approach is similar. The metal portion appears similar or identical. I too disassembled everything and reassembled the metal portion only, but then installed the plastic - needed to slightly trim...

Good question Hootbro. The fairlead bracket was designed for a specific different application, so I needed to modify it for my bumper offset - I drilled (and painted) new front mount holes at the correct spot, and then used washers as spacers for the rear winch mounts. (That was one of the...

Project complete! It ended up being rather involved, with a lot of trimming, disassembly and reassembly, and tight clearances, but the I am very pleased with the outcome. There are a bunch of nuances and tips for anyone using this combination, especially if there is an existing tow base plate...

Good to know about the optionality of the booster. Makes sense that you have the weight of the vehicle to assist - though I'd guess that using the boost would put less stress on the RB cables and Jeep pedal lever. I can definitely see the appeal of the simplicity of that system. I noticed the...

Hi Scott, No worries - I think I know the 'problem'. I have a 2022 Jeep Gladiator Sport that I flat tow behind the RV. We installed a built-in cable actuated brake controller (BrakeBuddy Stealth) - very happy overall with the set up. The Jeep has a vacuum assist for power brakes, so once...

I used a jigsaw (seen in the lower right corner of the second and thirds photos) for all straight and wide radius cuts on the plastic. I used a drill for the bolt holes and inside corner cuts.

I am doing this project now. Installing a 10,000 lb winch on 2022 Jeep Gladiator Sport using the original plastic bumper, and an LOD Signature mount plate. The project is about 75% done - going back together now. The project is definitely more labor intensive than a plug-and-play...