Rugged Ridge Arcus Front Bumper + Harbor Freight Badland ZXR 9500 Winch

[GladiatorStoked]

Getting ready to install a Badland ZXR 9500 winch onto my existing Rugged Ridge Arcus Stubby front bumper (2021 Mojave.) I can't find any content of someone with a JL, JT with this particular use case and setup, so I'm going at it fairly blind.

I've loved the style and build of the bumper for over a year now. I just got the Badland 9500 because it was on sale and hoping to gain some wiggle room over the 12K ver. or the APEX line. The wires coming out of the back of the control box might be an issue with room around the grill, as well as the bulky roller fairlead - but we'll see.

Comment and follow if you're interested. I'll document things and share if so.
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Update: Install finished. Clean and easy install with no mods.

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Finished look:

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[GA D90]

I have an Arcus and a warn, installed easily. I did use a couple washers to push the bumper skin away from the winch a bit. Don’t think it’s necessary, but I didn’t want any rubbing. I posted about it couple years ago.