Winch Bumper Recommendations?
I've had a few close calls recently with deer, elk, and a Bigfoot (JK) and I figure it's only a matter of time until I hit one. I also need a winch so I'm now in the market for a winch bumper or as El...
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smkettner wrote:
Self install? Difficulty?
I've installed 2, can be done with hand tools and a floor jack. Easier with air gun and motorcycle jack. A second person helps too.
- If you have the grill guard and light buckets install on bumper
- Install winch in bumper
- Remove old bumper (faster with air gun)
- Install brackets to frame
- Install bumper - the trick is the weight of the bumper. The bumper comes on a Pallet, after installing what need to you slide the bumper (use second person if avail) onto a block of wood on the jack. This is where a motorcycle jack helps as it is wide with 2 rails and balances perfect. Use the jack to raise the bumper, install bolts, level and tighten.
- Have beverage of choice.
This is the simplistic view (full instructions come with) but an idea of what is required.
