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Looks good. How much did the front end drop? Let me know how much more you hit the hydro bumpstops. I hit mine a lot already.
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Exactly the setup I went with. Painted the "teeth" Punkn'. Love it.
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Thanks, to be honest I never measured the before and after. Looks to be minimal since it is not noticeable so far. My next project will be adding 2 inch spacers and going to 35s. I have 20k miles on the original tires now hoping to get another 8-10k miles before I upgrade them.
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Originally I wanted the Rubicon bumper but i couldn't find a decent deal on a used one. Then I found this similar set up online. I knew i wanted my winch to sit low and didn't want a bulky bumper. Am so glad i didn't get the OEM Rubicon now. I feel pictures don't do it justice.
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That was my exact train of thought as well. I hate when the winch sits up high on the bumper. The Rubi is ok, but when I saw the Arcus, that was it for me. Not everyone's favorite item, but I absolutely love the big a$$ hooks.
Eventually, I will take it apart. I want to bring the hooks to my machine shop and put a big 3/8" radius on the inside edges and inside the holes.
Eventually, I will take it apart. I want to bring the hooks to my machine shop and put a big 3/8" radius on the inside edges and inside the holes.
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How the winch sits should be a function of the mounting plate. I found slight differences between the two plates I've used.
With the Rubicon style bumper and bulldog winch plate, the top of my winch sits below the grill slots.
Sits down into the bumper, almost too low in some respects. I had to make sure the fairlead bolted on high to keep the rope off the bottom of the bumper slot. That's how low the winch fits with this winch plate.
My guess is mine sits lower in my bumper than yours does if that matters.
However, your new bumper closes up the gaps on top and is more form-fitted to the front of the truck (and solid looking)
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Yeah i really like that OEM look with the winch sitting low. Which is why I wanted the OEM look, but a used Rubicon bumper plus a winch plate just didn't seem cost effective for me. But very nice set up u got there.How the winch sits should be a function of the mounting plate. I found slight differences between the two plates I've used.
With the Rubicon style bumper and bulldog winch plate, the top of my winch sits below the grill slots.
Sits down into the bumper, almost too low in some respects. I had to make sure the fairlead bolted on high to keep the rope off the bottom of the bumper slot. That's how low the winch fits with this winch plate.
My guess is mine sits lower in my bumper than yours does if that matters.
However, your new bumper closes up the gaps on top and is more form-fitted to the front of the truck (and solid looking)
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Nice look! Also looks like you were able to keep/use the factory LED fog lights.Much needed upgrade. Went with the Rugged Ridge Arcus bumper and the Badland Apex winch that i was able to get on sale over the Memorial Weekend.
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Do you have a picture! Really need to see this.
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Looks good!!!
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Thanks! Looks awesome! My jeeps also Punk'n
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