Is it possible to bolt on a winch on an OEM Plastic Bumper.

[XraytecH]

Is it possible?

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[RalphTuttle]

Is it possible?

I saw this used Gladiator at the local dealer last week. There is a big metal mounting plate sitting above the plastic bumper. The winch sits on the plate. The plate is attached to the frame. So - the plastic bumper is still on the Jeep although the winch doesn't contact it at all.

 

[kevman65]

Yes, winch plate with fair lead mount and plastic surgery.

Do a search, it has been done.

 

[JoseQ_80]

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90205.htm

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

Quadratec told me this would fit a plastic bumper. Molar’s site agrees

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/w...MI7qj7hMLF9AIV0_7jBx2sWAxAEAAYAiAAEgL13_D_BwE

 

[XraytecH]

Quadratec told me this would fit a plastic bumper. Molar’s site agrees

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/w...MI7qj7hMLF9AIV0_7jBx2sWAxAEAAYAiAAEgL13_D_BwE

Nice!!!

Would like to save weight on the front end.

 

[Lateralus]

I think the only way to do this kind of install in a safe manner is to also install an "angry eyes" grill cover.

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

Nice!!!

Would like to save weight on the front end.

What winch are you going to get??

 

[Deleted member 22728]

Of course you may! You might also weld aluminum to element 115.

 

[syreeves]

Is it possible?

Why would you want to do that? Weight savings? If you are going to need the recovery capability you are probably ALSO going to need the benefits of a strong steel bumper or possibly the flexibility of a stubby... plus it is nice to get jacking points, tie off points for your own recovery or a snatch block... none of which you get keeping the plastic bumper (asterisk for the very cool Rock Hard set up...).

 

[jsalbre]

Why would you want to do that? Weight savings? If you are going to need the recovery capability you are probably ALSO going to need the benefits of a strong steel bumper or possibly the flexibility of a stubby... plus it is nice to get jacking points, tie off points for your own recovery or a snatch block... none of which you get keeping the plastic bumper (asterisk for the very cool Rock Hard set up...).

Weight savings is the usual reason. Steel bumpers are ridiculously heavy. I plan on installing a winch inside my plastic bumper as well. I’ve already got tow hooks, so there’s recovery points taken care of. Jacking points on a bumper are unnecessary 90% of the time, especially if you avoid hi-lift type jacks. I do tons of off-roading and I’ve never had the need for a stubby except for posing on a large rock once in my old Rubicon. If you spend all your time in the desert you’re pretty unlikely to encounter a situation where a steel bumper would help, and far more likely to find yourself in situations where the extra weight out front is a hinderance.

 

[syreeves]

Weight savings is the usual reason. Steel bumpers are ridiculously heavy. I plan on installing a winch inside my plastic bumper as well. I’ve already got tow hooks, so there’s recovery points taken care of. Jacking points on a bumper are unnecessary 90% of the time, especially if you avoid hi-lift type jacks. I do tons of off-roading and I’ve never had the need for a stubby except for posing on a large rock once in my old Rubicon. If you spend all your time in the desert you’re pretty unlikely to encounter a situation where a steel bumper would help, and far more likely to find yourself in situations where the extra weight out front is a hinderance.

Ah - I live up north. Steel bumpers help with pushing over saplings in tight trails... plus they are convenient to stand on. And they help with deer sometimes...

 

[FrankFrqnkFrank]

I’ll use my JT more as a truck and less as an off road vehicle.

i was shocked (after researching advertised capacities on Jeep.com and seeing a 1700 pound payload) to see that my stickerEd payload capacity is only 961 pounds. I don’t have a lot of heavy options.

So weight does mean a lot to me.

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