High winch mount by Rough Country - how was installation?

[CookinBuckeye]

Hello everyone, I am new to the group I had a question regarding the high wench mount by rough country! How was the install and are there any tricks or tips to it. I just ordered my wench mount and it is coming in tomorrow along with my badland 12,000 lbs wench that I’m gonna put with it.
thank you!

Sponsored

 

[Chuck_Ruck]

You have a 12k lb wench? Damn!

 

[CookinBuckeye]

Lmaooo yes I got a really good deal on it at the freight lol

 

[BIGJIM]

I installed mine about a week or so ago. Pretty straight forward. I like that the bumper does not have to come off. I do not have the parking sensors to worry about or a front camera. I assembled the mount in my den, attached the winch, and carried it out to the garage. Lifted it into place with my jack....no problems! Hardest part was trimming the plastic covers for the recovery hooks on the Mod Front Bumper.

 

[CookinBuckeye]

awesome thanks !!!!

 

[Braaap]

I'm kinda diggin' that wench mount on my Bronco.

 

[Dover157]

Lmaooo yes I got a really good deal on it at the freight lol

Swing and a miss

 

[CookinBuckeye]

more pics coming soon

 

[B Miller]

I did a video with install tips. One word of advice is don't build the whole system and then try to attach it to the bronco. It's about 90 pounds. Instead, attach the winch system in three separate stages.

1. The winch base to the bronco
2. The winch plate to the base
3. The winch itself

This makes life a lot easier. Here's the video:

 

[Tricky Dick]

I did a video with install tips. One word of advice is don't build the whole system and then try to attach it to the bronco. It's about 90 pounds. Instead, attach the winch system in three separate stages.

1. The winch base to the bronco
2. The winch plate to the base
3. The winch itself

This makes life a lot easier. Here's the video:

I tried in stages the first time and had to take it back apart because I couldn't access the bolts. I had to mount the plate to the winch, then mount the plat to the base.

 

[B Miller]

I tried in stages the first time and had to take it back apart because I couldn't access the bolts. I had to mount the plate to the winch, then mount the plat to the base.

I know exactly where that happened. I had to run those two back bolts up through then drop the winch plate on. Tricky, but worked.

 

[GPPBronco]

I realize this is an older thread, but I'm trying to resurrect some discussion - specifically related to the Rough County High Winch Mount. I'm planning to install on Saturday along with the LOD frame horn brackets. I've read/seen mixed reviews on the Rough County finish resistance to rust. No steel item is rustproof, but I'm trying to extend the life/appearance of this thing.

So, does anybody have feedback on whether they've had rust issues since installing? I'm planning to coat/wipe down parts before and after install with CRC Marine Corrosion Inhibitor, which seems to be working well on my Bronco bolts, mod bumper, etc. after two winters in the salt belt (used to be the snow belt, but now we just get salt slush for three months). Hoping to avoid spraying with paint or bedliner before the installing if I can avoid it.

Thanks!

Sponsored