I am looking to go with the vanguard winch bumper with the pre runner bar. Please excuse my ignorance. What is a TD kit? What holes did you have to drill?I have a JCR Aluminum winch bumper and TD kit…done a few off angle pulls with no problem…very happy with the setup but drilling all them holes was a pita…
TD kit is a discontinued option. Stick with the other recommendations above.
What if we are willing to wait? Was the lead time the only reason you stopped?
It's just a part of it. My lower volume means higher production costs per set, and fronting large sums of money for bigger runs was a financial strain.
Totally understand that aspect.
I think the force would have to pivot on that single bolt and the front face plate coupled with the bracket wouldn't be able to do that without enough force to bend the whole rail, which in that case I don't think any additional bracket would prevent. I didn't drill or put 2 bolts in my LOD brackets with this in mind. If I'm wrong, I hope I never find out. Having only winched 2X since install they both were pulling right or left, not up/down.
I'm trying to understand if this solution from Maximus can prevent upward loads? Is there something that will prevent it from rotating on the single bolt on the back?
Sure, will definitely help with pulling loads but some of the better ones should help with upward or downward loads.
Maximus-3 is the only bracket that has "2 bends". This creates a triangle against the frame horn. This should theoretically improve reinforcement in left and right pulls, more than other brands. Even though it doesn't have gussets, I bet it is stronger than LOD/ADD.
I'm trying to understand if this solution from Maximus can prevent upward loads? Is there something that will prevent it from rotating on the single bolt on the back?
Sure, will definitely help with pulling loads but some of the better ones should help with upward or downward loads.
I'm just doing "eyeball" stress analysis and just from one picture. My concern with wanting to re-enforce the front end would be to address if someone tries to pick up the front, so upward load.
Right, or if you drop when backing or slipping off a ledge, which happens to me often enough to remember a few,
Have you had any run-ins with their winch mount? I'm looking at MT, or possible JCR, but leaning towards the MT. I do like the extra protection the TFFR provides, but dang, I'm not far away from new bumper pricing if I get both of those!
Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. I’ve been meaning to find this thread to update on the metal tech install and how well they did when being used frequently on the rubicon after the axle shaft break.
Order it!Hurry, or message me, I'm ready to order something and get a winch installed.
Otay. Metal Tech frame horn reinforcement. Quick review-
