Anyone get a winch on their order?

[Used2jeep]

Another issue is I got the high package, in pics the winch clearly blocks the 2 middle sensors on the front bumper. How is there a way to work around that?

Figure out a quick release for the winch when your kickin' in the burbs?

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[Judge Rufus]

At least you didn't put "Anyone get a wench with their order"

 

[dgorsett]

I would wait on a winch as not to hold up a build. Then Ford Parts or after market will be a no stress way to go.

I would prefer to have something more smoothly integrated into the Bronco. maybe a aftermarket bumper or: I had an ' 84 Bronco II and then a '86 Ranger hidden mount that fit behind the air dam in a channel that mounted to the frame rails with the fairlead sticking out of the air dam. Very clean. I would think the new Bronco would accept something like that mounted to the frame where the lower tow loops mount with the fairlead sticking out through the front 'bash plate". I may build something like this myself or wait for aftermarket.

Two draw backs: It doesn't let everyone at the mall know I HAVE A WINCH and it can submerge in deep water or mud, but mine never caused an issue.

 

[Squatch]

Oh oh, here comes @Squatch and @EvlNvrDys with the pics.

Hey, I don't give away my pics for free!

...anymore.

 

[Charlie]

I was told it gets added through the parts department after the orders are submitted in March.

It’s a dealer accessory, shows up that way in build and price as well. Will be added into financing upon delivery.

Agree with you. I converted yesterday and it was in the B&P. And to answer the question, yes I'm getting it.

 

[Used2jeep]

Hey, I don't give away my pics for free!

...anymore.

As long as you don't give them away any less!

 

[Broncoak]

What would you need the AUX switches for? Isn't it just + and - right to the battery and then the remote controls the winch in/ out?

maybe not, all I know is the install I did was easy, like you said.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Another issue is I got the high package, in pics the winch clearly blocks the 2 middle sensors on the front bumper. How is there a way to work around that?

Not sure we know at this point; this has come up.

Another reason why I'm inclined to let the dealership do this. I ordered the Lux package with all the sensors and cameras galore. I'm sure they developed a work around for this. Likely another bumper, removing that one sensor or camera, or some other work around. There is also an outside chance that the winch won't have much of an effect on the sensor or camera working (doubt that as soon as I typed it, but throwing out there)

 

[EvlNvrDys]

Oh oh, here comes @Squatch and @EvlNvrDys with the pics.

No thanks. I need a break from having posts and profile pics deleted. Maybe next time tho

 

[Broncoak]

Wiring a power interrupt to an aux switch isn't a bad idea

Uh...YES! that's exactly what I was thinking originally
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[3Dogs]

Yes and hopefully by then the have a work around for the front camera blocking issue.

Who knows, maybe they will develop a more Bronco specific winch that is a couple of inches shorter to reduce camera blockage. If you think about it, that might be why they are waiting as that is sure to be a sore spot for many. Another fix could be to move the camera itself. Possibly higher? I guess we will see...

I'm planning on buying this one, just for that issue:
https://ironman4x4america.com/monster-winch-12000lbs-12v-electric-synthetic-rope/

 

[BroncoKong Jr.]

I'm planning on buying this one, just for that issue:
https://ironman4x4america.com/monster-winch-12000lbs-12v-electric-synthetic-rope/

The problem is there is no way to mount it yet. Ford isn't offering the mount without the winch.

 

[3Dogs]

The problem is there is no way to mount it yet. Ford isn't offering the mount without the winch.

I have a MIG welder and a Plasma cutter.
That and some 3/8" steel should do the trick.

 

[Biteyk9s]

At least you didn't put "Anyone get a wench with their order"

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$2500 well spent and worth the delay

 

[Studawg]

I like the Ford winch mount but I think Id rather have a Warn M8000-S or M10000-S

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