Plastic Bumper Winch Club

[jav_eee]

I really want to join the club. Using a RH plate that sits on top of the bumper and while super solid, I want a recessed mount that doesn’t block the grill. Looks like an LOD plate and a cutting tool is all that’s needed? And instructions of course!

That’s it. I used an angle grinder for cutting the thin metal skin behind the plastic bump. A dremel will work perfect for the plastic. It really isn’t that hard at all. Just takes a little time to measure, cut, and adjust. Start smaller than you think and walk it out to the right size. In this pic you can see the plastic I removed. That should give you an idea of how much you’ll be cutting.

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[Uparms]

All you guys that managed to get a winch in the OEM plastic bumper throw up a picture here just one picture. Perhaps add what winch plate and what winch. Amazed at all the different ways and how really great they look. No questions ,no advice if ya did one post a pic!

LOD Winch plate
Warn 9000RC short drum

Or even be technically advanced and post a link to the build article.

 

[Uparms]

This LoD on the right for the low recessed install??

 

[JustKruzn]

I like this look and the fact that you can do this with a factory bumper but it brings to mind some questions for me.
1. how thick is the lod winch plate? I hear 1/4 inch is preferred.
2. Is there a specific winch brand you must use?
3. Is there a winch rating limitation?(9000, 10000 etc) in said brands.
4. The hole in the front for the fairlead, will the bumper withstand the pulling forces exerted on it when called upon.
5. Does this work with the metal skid plates or must you delete them?

i am sure i have other questions just cannot think of them currently.
My favorites thus far are
Jaxmax
Jav_vee
104wb

 

[JustKruzn]

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



Which bumper is this? It does not look to be a factory bumper.

 

[jav_eee]

This LoD on the right for the low recessed install??

Yes

 

[jav_eee]

I like this look and the fact that you can do this with a factory bumper but it brings to mind some questions for me.
1. how thick is the lod winch plate? I hear 1/4 inch is preferred.
2. Is there a specific winch brand you must use?
3. Is there a winch rating limitation?(9000, 10000 etc) in said brands.
4. The hole in the front for the fairlead, will the bumper withstand the pulling forces exerted on it when called upon.
5. Does this work with the metal skid plates or must you delete them?

i am sure i have other questions just cannot think of them currently.
My favorites thus far are
Jaxmax
Jav_vee
104wb

1. It's dark and I'm going by what I can see but yeah I think it's 1/4". I'll add a pic below, it’s the part indicated by the red arrow. The yellow arrow points to the bracket that the bumper bolts through, for size reference.

2. I used an old smittybilt 12k X20

3. See answer to #2 above.

4. I imagine the bumper would fare better against any off center forces than the furled mount itself given the fairlead mount is metal and the plastic bumper has some give to it? Can't be too sure though.

5. I have a rubicon with factory metal skid and it worked just fine.

 

[JustKruzn]

Thanks
May have to start poking around for a spare bumper.

 

[Uparms]

This thread or another, I am curious what kind of lateral load a "stacked Fairlead" (as a spacer behind the plastic bumper) can handle. Aware we should not be winching on angles but Ii am sure it happens. DO you think this stacked fairlead will hold up in the field/rocks?? I like the idea but have to ask???

 

[SamJ3]

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

Which bumper is this? It does not look to be a factory bumper.

Stock 2022 Gladiator Sport. Definitely is factory.

 

[Railpoler]

@Jaxmax was the inspiration for my plastic bumper winch installation. LOD Signature Winch Plate and Warn 9.0 RC winch. Jaxmax was able to fit his contactor under his hood, but I don't have the raised hood that he has so I mounted it next to the winch, it just fits!

 

[Uparms]

Can you help me find the OP/Poster who stacked fairleads??? ""I am curious what kind of horizontal load a "stacked Fairlead" (as a spacer behind the plastic bumper) can handle"". He included the bolt specs too so that can help me evaluate. Thanks!

 

[Gizmo]

Sent you a PM with everything needed

 

[smlobx]

Just finished mine.

LOD Signature winch plate
Warn VR EVO 10S

What are you guys attaching the fairlead to? Is it the winch plate you’re using?
Thanks.

 

[ChrisNLA]

What are you guys attaching the fairlead to? Is it the winch plate you’re using?
Thanks.

I have a universal steel fairlead plate that is bolted to the winch plate. This doesn't meet up with the plastic bumper, so I actually have two hawse fairleads stacked behind the bumper, and one in front of the bumper.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/another-winch-in-a-plastic-bumper.63853/

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