Modular Bumper Winch Mounts

[DREWR13]

I have the JCR winch plate and its nice but I really like how high and tight the RC mounts the winch. Interested in seeing some of these installed.

Also, for $210 it seems too good to be true but IDK. Maybe I'm just used to how expensive all the Bronco parts have been.

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[‘21OBX]

RC and JCR front height pics side by side....

The RC looks to be an inch or better higher but the winch is completely different too making it look really tall. Just from this thread they might run out of the first run of these lol!

 

[ChrisInSC]

For those in need of a winch I saw on eBay
Warn evo 12s $795 in my opinion the 7 year electrical and lifetime mechanical are worth it over the 3 month badlands warranty.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3045102443...vl5i56NS8a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[ChrisInSC]

I also have a apex badlands I bought over Memorial Day here brand new in box in California. If someone wants it before I return it let me know. I did the 25% off coupon.

 

[Tech Tim]

I don’t know metals and am curious: will the 1/4 mild steel hold up to the stress of winching a stuck broncos up an incline, or is this just for looks? I’m only skeptical because it’s so inexpensive vs. the JCR and when I Google mild steel it says it’s great for applications that won’t be under stress.

Mild steel will be fine for that application and most winch bumpers in the 4x4 aftermarket are made from what is considered mild steel.

1/4" is thick (and heavy), most bumpers you'll find are built from a combination of 1/8", 3/16" steel with maybe a little 1/4".

The ultimate strength of the mount is going to come from how it is designed, formed and welded.

 

[okbob]

Winch mount arrived today, it will be few days before I get to mess with it though

 

[Blaylock1988]

Mine arrived too, but its missing the plastic holders for the sensors.

Before my mount even arrived RC sent out another shipment that is supposed to arrive next week named " BUMPER SENSOR MOUNTING KIT (QTY 4)"

Hopefully that is the missing bits. 4WP messed up the shipment for my winch so I won't have my winch until next week to install the mount

 

[ChrisInSC]

My $795 eBay Warn Evo 12s winch showed up yesterday, looks like they are selling them as overstock from Poteau Ford.

Winch mount will arrive Tuesday and a separate shipment for the sensors come Thursday. Just waiting on BAMF to send me the under hood relocation bracket. Hope to see how others turn out.

 

[mrjerry469]

lol just what I was looking for, I feel like we will have very similar rigs.

I have a bad hand it involves cutting and I will not be able to install it

 

[1dayi'llhaveabronco]

Same here. I like the stealth of the hidden, but it's been suggested by some that having the winch that low is less than ideal. Plus this one will look great with the JCR prerunner hoop!

I was waiting for a hidden winch as well, but this looks great.

 

[Merc4x4]

Just came across the ASFIR winch mount.
https://www.asfir.com/winch-mount-599620.html

Ford Bronco Winch Mount | for OEM Steel Front Bumper

Fits only on vehicles with the OEM steel bumpers and 2.7L engines

• Manufactured from 6mm (1/4"") zinc-coated steel.
• Corrosion-resistant finish.
• Fits on the OEM bumper without affecting its structure.
• Mounted on the OEM bumper using factory mounting points only. No drilling is required.
• Allows the full functionality of a recovery winch with minimal added weight.
• Engineered to support winches up to 10,000 lbs.
• Includes all required mounting hardware. Does not include winch lips.
• ‌Weighs in at 40 kg (88 lbs).

 

[WheelMe]

Any more news/progress on the RC mount install?

Regarding the JCR mount, the slot that the ACC sensor peeks through is pretty short - I wonder if that'd affect the radar's performance? Has anyone had experience with the JCR mount?

I'm leaning towards a Warn winch with control box relocate (Warn Elite bumper website states that a relocation kit is available).

 

[okbob]

Any more news/progress on the RC mount install?

Regarding the JCR mount, the slot that the ACC sensor peeks through is pretty short - I wonder if that'd affect the radar's performance? Has anyone had experience with the JCR mount?

I'm leaning towards a Warn winch with control box relocate (Warn Elite bumper website states that a relocation kit is available).

Haven't had a chance to mess with mine yet. A guy on fb posted kne yesterday after installation, said it was straightforward with no surprises. Will need to relocate the front camera. He didn't mention any ACC issues.

 

[Blaylock1988]

Any more news/progress on the RC mount install?

Regarding the JCR mount, the slot that the ACC sensor peeks through is pretty short - I wonder if that'd affect the radar's performance? Has anyone had experience with the JCR mount?

I'm leaning towards a Warn winch with control box relocate (Warn Elite bumper website states that a relocation kit is available).

I got mine all done

I got mine installed except for trimming the plastic tow hook covers and wiring up the lights. You can mount up the mount to the bumper before attaching the winch and winch plate. Make sure you install the sensors before putting on the winch because it's difficult to put those screws and nuts on after. I didn't need to trim anything for my X2O gen3 winch.

My only complaint is it presses on the bumper face a little in the corners by the lower mount bolts (4th pic). It also completely blocks the camera, even if I were to relocate the control pack. Definitely needs a camera relocation kit.

I'm happy with this so far though!

 

[WheelMe]

@Blaylock1988 Thanks for posting your thoughts and photos. I also have the LUX package, so will have the same issue with the front camera - have you found a camera relocation kit that could work? Also, how's your Adaptive CC working? with the mount installed? Tnx.

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