Rusty’s winch plate question

[Kayakjoe]

For those with the Rusty’s winch plate, does it sit level when mounted? Mine is angled forward. Is this correct?

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[Chocolate Thunder]

Yes, that’s correct.

 

[TroyBoy]

They must have changed the design since I bought mine. I don’t remember mine being on an angle and here is a pic from the instructions:

 

[Jondrew]

I just put mine in about 10 days ago and don’t recall an angle

 

[drdriller]

Mine had no angle, fit level. I don’t think the angle is correct. When I installed my plate, there was a little “slop” in the plate. I made sure it was level before tightening the bolts

 

[Jondrew]

I would contact Rusty’s 4 wheel products. Seems like there are two versions of this. I didn’t take a picture of the plate before I put the winch and bumper on.

 

[Kayakjoe]

Thanks for the input everyone! Everything on the box and instructions says 2018 JL. But I think I will give Rusty’s a call before I get too far into it. The instructions do show the flat version.

 

[Jondrew]

Thanks for the input everyone! Everything on the box and instructions says 2018 JL. But I think I will give Rusty’s a call before I get too far into it. The instructions do show the flat version.

Let us know. Now I’m curious.

 

[Kayakjoe]

I just called Rusty's and the angle is correct. The plate has been updated to allow use with the Warn Zeon. Hopefully it still works with my Smittybilt.

 

[Jondrew]

I just called Rusty's and the angle is correct. The plate has been updated to allow use with the Warn Zeon. Hopefully it still works with my Smittybilt.

Hmmm. Worked fine with my Quadratec Stealth

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

I just called Rusty's and the angle is correct. The plate has been updated to allow use with the Warn Zeon. Hopefully it still works with my Smittybilt.

Works just fine. I installed one on it just a few weeks ago. That’s how I know. Put the control box on before installing the winch.

 

[Kayakjoe]

It works great, seems to give more room behind the control box.
Also as some have said already, the plastic bumper led fogs do not fit the steel bumper. You need a bracket by Maximus 3 to get it done.
https://maximus-3.com/jl-bumper-accessories-/jl-fog-light-adapter-bracket

 

[Mrjimmystewart]

Mine is angled, although I have not yet decided on a winch.

 

[LouCap]

I would contact Rusty’s 4 wheel products. Seems like there are two versions of this. I didn’t take a picture of the plate before I put the winch and bumper on.

Is that the Quadratec Q-Performance Stealth Winch? It looks like a perfect fit!

 

[Jondrew]

Is that the Quadratec Q-Performance Stealth Winch? It looks like a perfect fit!

Yes. I love it. Really have not had a chance to use it yet, but it fits perfectly in the OEM bumper using Rusty’s winch plate. Just a note, my plate does not have the angle to it referred to in this thread.

The only issues I think is you have limited access to the spool in case you need to replace the line, and I don’t know how hard it is to remove the front grill if you need access (might have to take the bumper/winch offf for that.

The only real gripe I have is the hand controller seems a bit flimsy. Very light weight plastic. The wireless function is really cool though. Definitely recommend this winch.

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