Pics of your front bumper and winch set up

[MTMan]

It goes with the retro look.

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[Rydfree]

So I have installed my lift and tires now to move onto my next project front bumper and winch. Can I get pics of the setup you guys have appreciate the help. Also if you know the weight of your bumper and winch set up thx again.

I went with the Badlands Apex 12000 winch and a Broaddict bumper mount. I relocated the control box under the hood with a relocation kit off Amazon and have been satisfied with the setup. I've used it a couple times on trails (Getting others unstuck) and it meets my needs. The camera view is still blocked some but not enough for me to relocate yet.

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

DV8 MTO V2 with hidden Warn Evo 10 winch with flip up license plate

 

[orion]

DIY bumper and Apex 12,000...

 

[KreeHBronco]

DV8 MTO V2 with hidden Warn Evo 10 winch with flip up license plate

I really like the looks of your setup and the license plate hides the winch. Did you do the install yourself, if so how hard was it. Did you have to relocate the winch solenoid? Thanks!!

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

I really like the looks of your setup and the license plate hides the winch. Did you do the install yourself, if so how hard was it. Did you have to relocate the winch solenoid? Thanks!!

I didn’t install myself. The winch solenoid didn’t need to be relocated.

 

[MTMan]

@carrellslake, can you post up a pic of how you mounted/setup the license plate mount? Expecting my bronco in the next month. Thank you!

 

[carrellslake]

@carrellslake, can you post up a pic of how you mounted/setup the license plate mount? Expecting my bronco in the next month. Thank you!

Mount - https://a.co/d/08WXP3rU
Frame - https://a.co/d/05LTulTA

The mount is really versatile and has held up nicely.

 

[KreeHBronco]

Howdy,

Still haven’t purchased a winch bumper yet. Most of the options seem to ruin approach angles and I don’t see how some people actually wheel some of these bumpers and not bash in their fairleads, sensors, and winch hooks.

What is the best solution here? The only solution I see is the hammer built hidden winch but you have a lot drawbacks with shorter rope length, pain in ass for spooling in the rope, accessing the clutch, limited winch options, having to install high mount intercooler, list goes on. The other solution but not great is a high mount winch, then you got deal with relocating stuff, and reduced cooling capacity. Ugg.

I think the Lobo and RC hidden winches keep the original approach angles, ie. they don't stick out any further than the OEM skid plate and you do get a normal winch rope capacity. Both are likely more complex installations and their fairleads are a bit lower so access in mud or deep snow might be an issue. I am planning on going with the Lobo and Warn Platinum with wireless remote control.

 

[telenerd]

I think the Lobo and RC hidden winches keep the original approach angles, ie. they don't stick out any further than the OEM skid plate and you do get a normal winch rope capacity. Both are likely more complex installations and their fairleads are a bit lower so access in mud or deep snow might be an issue. I am planning on going with the Lobo and Warn Platinum with wireless remote control.

Yeah I’ve considered a ton of things. I’m leaning more towards Hammer Winch hidden plate and putting an high mount intercooler. Then get the Rock Hard 4x4 aluminum 28lbs bumper to offset weight.

 

[MTMan]

Best job in the world!
With Chinese cars coming to Canada soon, ya think they do this kinda testing??
100% no, I'll guarantee ya that!

Mount - https://a.co/d/08WXP3rU
Frame - https://a.co/d/05LTulTA

The mount is really versatile and has held up nicely.

Perfect! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Felix808]

Late to the party.
ICON- Really happy with the system (engine & diff skids triangulate the load) It provides good air flow to the intercooler & I rarely have it touch anything

 

[Robert_James]

Did any of you guys have to relocate the cooler for the hidden wenches?

I am considering a rear mounted option between the frame rails and a fairlead to the front. It will help CG and with the proper protection I should haven’t to worry about bashing the front.

 

[Ft. Worth Rob]

Did any of you guys have to relocate the cooler for the hidden wenches?

I am considering a rear mounted option between the frame rails and a fairlead to the front. It will help CG and with the proper protection I should haven’t to worry about bashing the front.

No for the DV8 MTO V1 or V2 bumpers.

 

[MTMan]

I am considering a rear mounted option between the frame rails and a fairlead to the front. It will help CG and with the proper protection I should haven’t to worry about bashing the front.

Is that a kit?

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