Front Bumper for Winch Options...

[Headless Horseman]

Do any of the Ford bumpers allow for a winch addition? I see the Everglades comes with one, but I'm not sure if that bumper is available with other models. If we were to add a bumper aftermarket, would it replace factory directly or require drilling frame and/or welding?

In other words, what are the best options out there?

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[Nemo]

The Ford bracket seems like a rip off. I'm going to go with the @DV8offroad MTO series front and rear bumpers when funds are better.
In the meantime, I'm thinking of fabricating something on the "Hutch" design idea so it's removable when not going on the trail.

 

[ChrisInSC]

Just installed the rough country winch plate, not quite done yet though.

 

[Headless Horseman]

Just installed the rough country winch plate, not quite done yet though.

This looks good....would it work with any winch? I wish the brush guard was an option with the bumpers, as well....

 

[ChrisInSC]

This looks good....would it work with any winch? I wish the brush guard was an option with the bumpers, as well....

It should work with any 10-12k winch with slight modifications. Nice thing is ACC works 100%.

 

[BroncoSarge]

Right now there is JCR, Rough Country and Mabett (when they finish design) That attach to the stock Heavy Duty Bumper. I dont like the JCR price, RC height and Mabett isn’t done yet. Stuck personally.

 

[Orangeflava]

Rough country hidden winch but only works with 2.3 motor

 

[Blaylock1988]

This looks good....would it work with any winch? I wish the brush guard was an option with the bumpers, as well....

Works with my Smittybilt X2O Gen 3 too.

 

[Headless Horseman]

It should work with any 10-12k winch with slight modifications. Nice thing is ACC works 100%.

This is a good potential solution, then. I'm going to be selling my '85 4Runner eventually (see pic as my avatar) and it has a really nice Warn Winch...I can take that for the Bronco, or just buy another. I think it's in the 10-12k range....good quality synthetic.

 

[ElBronc]

Rough country hidden winch but only works with 2.3 motor

That's what I'm thinking. Did you do the install? Shop?

 

[Headless Horseman]

Right now there is JCR, Rough Country and Mabett (when they finish design) That attach to the stock Heavy Duty Bumper. I dont like the JCR price, RC height and Mabett isn’t done yet. Stuck personally.

If the JCR was cheaper, would that be a determining factor?

 

[Headless Horseman]

Rough country hidden winch but only works with 2.3 motor

love this but going 2.7. I really want a brush guard as well...very cool look.

 

[BroncoSarge]

If the JCR was cheaper, would that be a determining factor?

Absolutely. Wife and I have Bronco’s. Have to get two of everything. We don’t have sponsorship or anything. That means every penny counts.

 

[Draughon]

This is exactly what I want when my Bronco comes in. He took a JCROffroad Vanguard and had a few tabs welded for the baja-style lights, and it gives plenty of room for a winch.

 

[Orangeflava]

That's what I'm thinking. Did you do the install? Shop?

I installed myself. Cutting next to wiring harness and brake line was sketchy But doable

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