Do I need a Winch Plate?

[usmcss]

After looking at these instructions it seems that the JLUR with Steel Bumper doesn’t need a Winch plate added to install a Winch? Also looks like they don’t take the bumper fully off when installing the Winch? What am I missing? Are they just assuming you already purchased and installed the Winch Plate? Thanks!

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/attachments/winch-mount-instructions-pdf.24503/

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[Chocolate Thunder]

Yes, you will need to install a winch plate in order to install any winch. The OEM steel bumper doesn’t include one. Yes, you’ll need to completely remove the bumper to install the plate and the winch.

 

[usmcss]

Yes, you will need to install a winch plate in order to install any winch. The OEM steel bumper doesn’t include one. Yes, you’ll need to completely remove the bumper to install the plate and the winch.

Thanks CT! Those instructions are misleading or I’m missing something.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Thanks CT! Those instructions are misleading or I’m missing something.

The instructions look just plain wrong to me.

 

[usmcss]

The instructions look just plain wrong to me.

Ok good! Just unbelievable how they can screw that up!

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

To install any winch you’ll need to remove the skid plate and steel bumper. Mount the winch onto the winch plate. Mount the fairlead onto the bumper. Mount the winch/plate assembly between the bumper supports. Reinstall the bumper and skid plate, routing the free end of cable through the fairlead. Spool the cable onto the drum using some tension.

 

[Adventure.AS]

Yes, you will need to install a winch plate in order to install any winch. The OEM steel bumper doesn’t include one. Yes, you’ll need to completely remove the bumper to install the plate and the winch.

Have you installed the MOPAR winch kit? If not how can you be sure that the instructions are incorrect. It seems doable to leave the bump

To install any winch you’ll need to remove the skid plate and steel bumper. Mount the winch onto the winch plate. Mount the fairlead onto the bumper. Mount the winch/plate assembly between the bumper supports. Reinstall the bumper and skid plate, routing the free end of cable through the fairlead. Spool the cable onto the drum using some tension.

Have you installed the MOPAR winch kit? If not, how can you be unequivocal that the instructions are incorrect. From the instructions (which are reasonably clear), it seems doable to leave the bumper attached (but loosened). The instructions clearly show to remove the skid plate and the top filler plate from the bumper.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Have you installed the MOPAR winch kit? If not how can you be sure that the instructions are incorrect. It seems doable to leave the bump

Have you installed the MOPAR winch kit? If not, how can you be unequivocal that the instructions are incorrect. From the instructions (which are reasonably clear), it seems doable to leave the bumper attached (but loosened). The instructions clearly show to remove the skid plate and the top filler plate from the bumper.

No I haven’t. Different winch. I can’t picture any scenario where you’d leave the bumper attached when installing a winch, or that it would make it any easier. There’s only a few simple bolts that hold it on and complete removal gives total access to the areas you need to work in. But perhaps you’re right and the instructions are indeed correct and I’m wrong.

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

The instructions you listed are for a JK. Maybe those came with a winch plate already? Either way the stock JL steel bumper doesn't. Check out this video on an install:

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

Have you installed the MOPAR winch kit? If not how can you be sure that the instructions are incorrect. It seems doable to leave the bump

Have you installed the MOPAR winch kit? If not, how can you be unequivocal that the instructions are incorrect. From the instructions (which are reasonably clear), it seems doable to leave the bumper attached (but loosened). The instructions clearly show to remove the skid plate and the top filler plate from the bumper.

~IF~ the steel bumper came with the MOPAR winch plate already installed, then yes, you could install the winch to winch plate without removing the bumper. However, you do have to remove the entire bumper to install the winch plate.

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