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I have my Arcus bumper but am still waiting on my Warn VR EVO 10,000 pound winch. I think I read somewhere that I should wait until I get the winch so I can install it on the bumper before installing the bumper/winch assembly on my truck. Is that the correct/best method? Or can I go ahead and install the bumper now and install the winch later when it arrives without having to remove the bumper?
You will want to install it together. I don't see a way to get to the front bolts on the winch without removing the bumper.
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Updated my RR Arcus today to make it look more OEM. I replaced the tow hooks with D Ring mounts from RR. I mentioned in another post that the eyeholes are too close and prevent a steel shackle from being used; however, I have confirmed a soft shackle works just fine.

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looks great! Do you have a link to the ones you bought? I’m going to do the same thing when I install mine. Thanks!

EDIT: This is what I have saved in my Amazon list.
Rugged Ridge 11540.27 XHD Bumper D-Ring Shackle Bracket Kit for 76-18 CJ/Wrangler https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00QK5I7GI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_i_aKq7FbVJQPABV?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Those are the ones I got. Just painted the loops red to mimic the OEM tow hooks. I like the bumper but really didn't care for the massive tow hooks. Make sure you are OK with what I said about using shackles. You could probably find other D ring mounts that stick out further.
 

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Those are the ones I got. Just painted the loops red to mimic the OEM tow hooks. I like the bumper but really didn't care for the massive tow hooks. Make sure you are OK with what I said about using shackles. You could probably find other D ring mounts that stick out further.
Looks good but a little pricey. Would you say they weigh less than the massive hooks it came with and roughly how much?
 

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Looks good but a little pricey. Would you say they weigh less than the massive hooks it came with and roughly how much?
I don't recall seeing any other options much cheaper. They are definitely lighter but I didn't do a comparison. I would say they are 40% lighter.
 

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Updated my RR Arcus today to make it look more OEM. I replaced the tow hooks with D Ring mounts from RR. I mentioned in another post that the eyeholes are too close and prevent a steel shackle from being used; however, I have confirmed a soft shackle works just fine.

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Looks good! I was hoping to do this myself
 

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Im running the Arcus with the over rider bar and the X2O 10k winch, except I have the synthetic line. It’s a great looking combination on these Gladiators!

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How's the view from your front camera? I'm looking at doing a simliar set up with lights but was worried about it blocking the camera
 

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How's the view from your front camera? I'm looking at doing a simliar set up with lights but was worried about it blocking the camera
Not terrible, it does blocks some view but the lights are more useful to me than the camera.

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What lights are those on the Arcus bar? Look sweet!

Im running the Arcus with the over rider bar and the X2O 10k winch, except I have the synthetic line. It’s a great looking combination on these Gladiators!

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So far pretty pleased with my Arcus. It’s one of those bumpers I didn’t like and has really grown on me. Wish the metal was a tad beefier but no biggie. Just wanting the rear bumper to come out now.

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The bumper looks great. What size of tires and is there any lift?
 

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