Question on mounting a winch...

[DieselTrooper]

So I ordered a Fab Fours stubby bumper for my 2020 JLU, which comes with a separate winch mounting plate. From everything I’ve read general instruction not specific to what I ordered say you should mount a winch on the bumper BEFORE you install the bumper. I’ve also seen where people say, when using a winch plate, you can install the bumper and Mount the winch at a later date using the winch plate without removing the bumper.
So which is it?
Can I install the bumper now and install the winch later without removing the bumper?
Or, do I need to install the winch on the bumper, then install the bumper?

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[dchemphill1]

I added a winch plate and winch to my my factory plastic bumper. I installed the winch to the plate. Removed my bumper and installed the winch plate with winch and the replaced the bumper. Needed a couple extra hands to hold winch plate and winch in place while I tightened it. Not sure if same process if changing bumper? I know it would have been really thought mount winch after the plate was I stalled. Good luck and share pics when installed.

 

[RubiSc0tt]

Depends on the bumper, but honestly- whatever is less work/ lifting.

If a winch mounts on top of the bumper? I mount the bumper, then the winch/ plate.
If it's a submerged/ recessed winch mount: I mount the plate, then mount the winch, then mount the bumper.

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