cfree
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This red/black combo looks awesome, which plate and fairlead is this?
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This red/black combo looks awesome, which plate and fairlead is this?
I ordered it on line and don’t remember where, it’s been about 2 years now. Sorry.This red/black combo looks awesome, which plate and fairlead is this?
I've seen others also mention putting the hawse fairlead on before installing the bumper back on. My question is, doesn't the Warn winch plate have holes that the bolts have to go through as well? If you bolt the hawse fairlead onto the bumper before it gets put onto the bumper I don't see how you complete this step? Is threading the hawse fairlead bolts all the way through to the warn winch plate not necessary? This would definitely speed up the process if so.Also, if you remove the grill before install (same process as JK), it makes tightening the 8 nuts WAYYYYY easier. It's a tight fit getting the bottom of the grill (metal clips that go into frame slits) back on.........but it works, and no paint was chipped. I was able to complete all 8 nuts with a 3/8 ratchet, small extension, and deep socket, in less than 5 minutes. This helps in routing the wiring, as well. Wish I had read this thread before install. I would have known to put the hawse fairlead on before installing the bumper back onto the frame.
Anyone have any insight on this? Thanks in advance!I've seen others also mention putting the hawse fairlead on before installing the bumper back on. My question is, doesn't the Warn winch plate have holes that the bolts have to go through as well? If you bolt the hawse fairlead onto the bumper before it gets put onto the bumper I don't see how you complete this step? Is threading the hawse fairlead bolts all the way through to the warn winch plate not necessary? This would definitely speed up the process if so.
Looks like MaximusThis red/black combo looks awesome, which plate and fairlead is this?
Got it. Cut the lower nut off. Will do. After that it worked? No difference in the sway bar position to worry about? Thanks for the help.Hey, I did the install on a 4xe last weekend and a 2019 Rubicon two years ago. The same damn nut is in the way. In 2019 I left it in place and worked around it. The skid plate didn’t fit so I had to enlarge the holes in the plate. This year I cut the bottom nut off, the plate and winch went together so much easier including no modifications to the skid plate. Not sure what the nut is for but I figure I’ll worry about that later if I need it. Good luck.