Adding Weight To The Front End

[jasongrim2016]

I am currently looking for a new winch mount bumper to replace my stock one. I will be mounting a Warn VR EVO 10k with synthetic line. My main concern is adding weight to the front end. How much will cause it to sag. My Bronco is a 2023 Wildtrack. Upgrades so far full set of RCI aluminum skids and under hood mount ARB twin compressor. I’m not against going with an aluminum bumper like the JCR Vanguard to save weight, but concerned about strength in a recovery situation.

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[604Bronco]

Could always look at a levelling/lift kit if it sags that much.

 

[Lak34ers]

Could always look at a levelling/lift kit if it sags that much.

Agree Get what you want and level it. Since you have Hoss 3.0 just level it. I have 2.0 so I went with 6100s to level and raise it and happy.

 

[PWillette]

I am currently looking for a new winch mount bumper to replace my stock one. I will be mounting a Warn VR EVO 10k with synthetic line. My main concern is adding weight to the front end. How much will cause it to sag. My Bronco is a 2023 Wildtrack. Upgrades so far full set of RCI aluminum skids and under hood mount ARB twin compressor. I’m not against going with an aluminum bumper like the JCR Vanguard to save weight, but concerned about strength in a recovery situation.

Will depend on the final total combined weight. My BAMF winch bumper and Warn 10k winch resulted in about 1/2" of front sag. A front level kit should take care of you.

 

[67BroncoG1]

It absolutely will sag plus the weight it high and forward. I went with a hidden winch mount because it kept it lower and more aft. I ended up installing a 1" spacer lift from Rock Krawler to the front which more than compensated for the sag.

https://rockkrawler.com/bronco-1-0-inch-adventure-system/

 

[Diller]

I have an ARB Summit bumper and a Warn Zeon 10s, which by estimate is about 250#. Dropped my front about 3/4". I will be installing a 1" leveling kit soon.

 

[Bronc69]

I have the JCR Vanguard with Bull Bar in aluminum. Weight of the bumper with the Bull Bar and pod lights/wiring installed was 50#.
I have a Superwinch 12K synthetic that I have not installed yet, but the total weight should come to around 110#, or slightly more than just a steel bumper.
https://www.jcroffroad.com/product/BR6FV.html

 

[Oldhippie]

I went with the JCR in aluminum and warn vr10…not much sag over the Stock plastic bumper but also did a 3” zone lift….have not done any heavy side pulls (put on TD frame reinforcing) but not very worried about it…

 

[Bronco Flyers]

Did you take a look at the Lobo Off-Road WNC front bumper? It’s designed to work with the Warn EVO series winches. Lobo is a B6G sponsor and Chris is great to work with.

 

[da_jokker]

I've added about 500 lbs of armor to my HOSS 2 WT.

BAMF front bumper with winch, JCR full skids, bodyguard rock rails.

Front dropped 1.25 and rear dropped 1".

Eventually will add adjustable shocks to gain height back but i can barely get out of the garage now when my RTT is on.

Been like that for a year...no issues..and actually it puts my CV and steering at the perfect angle (straight).

Did require an alignment though.

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