Winch Mount for Plastic Bumper

[Jondrew]

Thanks for the write up. I was thinking of trying the same thing. I’m probably going to go the Steel Bumper route though. I like the more recessed look. But excellent work.

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[TJ2018]

I also want to go with a premade winch mount. Why wouldn't the ones made for the factory steel work? Aside from cutting plastic, I can't see why it wouldn't work.

Thinking of going this route as well. Just looking at the install instructions doesn't help much, but in theory looks like a viable alternative. Curious if anyone has or is going to try using the factory winch mount with the plastic bumper.

 

[sstuner]

Amazing build. What is the 39 1/2 mean on the blue tape? Ride height before after?

 

[BettyBoop]

Wonderful craftsmanship with your build. Been thinking about doing this one for awhile. You should look at selling those plates?

 

[tobyw]

Amazing build. What is the 39 1/2 mean on the blue tape? Ride height before after?

Thanks! Yes that's exactly what it was for, just to see how much it sagged after adding the weight of the plate and winch.

Wonderful craftsmanship with your build. Been thinking about doing this one for awhile. You should look at selling those plates?

Thank you! Unfortunately in this litigious world we live in, a backyard hack like me peddling things like this simply doesn't math out. When something fails and a busload of nuns is injured, Flo over at Geiko just doesn't provide enough help.

 

[Jondrew]

Thanks! Yes that's exactly what it was for, just to see how much it sagged after adding the weight of the plate and winch.



Thank you! Unfortunately in this litigious world we live in, a backyard hack like me peddling things like this simply doesn't math out. When something fails and a busload of nuns is injured, Flo over at Geiko just doesn't provide enough help.

I wonder if one of the commercially available winch plates could be used for those of us without the fab skills?

I went with the OEM steel bumper and Rusty’s winch plate. Rusty’s does not have the built in fairlead like yours and the Warn

 

[DonnaInColorado]

I opted against the steel bumper group on my JLU-R, but still needed a winch. So I built a simple winch mount plate and performed some plastic surgery:

I cleaned up the fog light wiring after these pictures were taken, so it's not dangling in the way of the winch spool as it shows here... I'm happy with how it turned out

Amazing work. Could I get you to make one for me? I absolutely would pay. How much was the Powerplant winch and which model is it? Thanks.

 

[DonnaInColorado]

Is there any reason this would not work with some cutting of the plastic? The problem I see with the OEM steel bumper is that you cannot see the winch spooling. I am a member of a rescue and recovery group and we use our winches frequently. This is a winch carrier.
https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/warn-jl-rubicon-oe-winch-carrier-101255/_/R-BCSQ-101255?gclid=EAIaIQobChMInuiJtKam4QIVuSCtBh3JXQVSEAQYASABEgI_fPD_BwE&ecmp=s:google_738830849_38035436109__pla-560263229672&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC Shopping - NTM Desktop&emlprox=out&ppcfon=1&gp=1&sc_intid=WAR101255&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMInuiJtKam4QIVuSCtBh3JXQVSEAQYASABEgI_fPD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!7836!3!172972240203!!!g!560263229672!&fbclid=IwAR06Z90ul8owVrIC_mxWgIAlfm0yVJEELo-WxS63b3qIBJTesqCrvaPyUsA

 

[cosmokenney]

I opted against the steel bumper group on my JLU-R, but still needed a winch. So I built a simple winch mount plate and performed some plastic surgery:

I cleaned up the fog light wiring after these pictures were taken, so it's not dangling in the way of the winch spool as it shows here... I'm happy with how it turned out

I haven't had the plastic off my bumper yet so I'm wondering if you had the cut any metal out of the oe font bumper?

 

[oldskoolarcher]

Looks Awesome! Do you believe the Warn Plate for the Steel Bumpers could be utilized with a Rubi Plastic bumper with some mods to the plastic bumper obviously?

 

[D60]

Necrothreading as I'm planning to do something similar.

I can't see how a winch plate meant for the steel bumper wouldn't work, although it might require minor mods - I have no idea. If they didn't seem to all cost $200 I'd use one as a foundation, but I just can't bring myself to pay that for some mild steel plate with a few holes drilled in it

Nice work OP

 

[PaulG]

Tobyw, Been about a 1 1/2 years now with your home made plastic bumper winch mount. Any thoughts or comments on how it has worked out? I am thinking about trying to fit one of the steel bumper winch mounting plates inside the plastic bumper on my 19 Rubi. Really hesitant to spend $200+ experimenting.

 

[tobyw]

I agree with what a lot of others have said/commented - a typical aftermarket winch plate would likely work just fine with a similar surgical procedure to the plastic bumper assembly.

I cannot comment on how it's working out after 1-1/2 years though, as I built a complete replacement bumper last fall: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/winch-bumper-build.17126/

That said, I see no reason it would not still be working out just dandy.

 

[GoHack]

Hi,

I just came across this one.

Rock Hard 4X4 RH-90205 Winch Mounting Plate for 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT with Factory Plastic Bumper

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90205.htm

It looks like, from the directions and pictures, part of it, the rear portion, mounts to the frame, while the forward end is wedged up to the tow hooks, using them to absorb the forward force.

I just ordered one through Quadratec.com, so I'll see, as well as post pictures.

My old JKU had a plastic front bumper, and yet I easily found a winch mount for it, made by Warn, which mounted directly to the frame, but still allowed you to keep the plastic bumper. I wonder why, outside of this one from Rockhard, no one else is offering them?

 

[plex]

Hi,

I just came across this one.

Rock Hard 4X4 RH-90205 Winch Mounting Plate for 18-20 Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT with Factory Plastic Bumper

https://www.rockhard4x4.com/product_p/rh-90205.htm

It looks like, from the directions and pictures, part of it, the rear portion, mounts to the frame, while the forward end is wedged up to the tow hooks, using them to absorb the forward force.

I just ordered one through Quadratec.com, so I'll see, as well as post pictures.

My old JKU had a plastic front bumper, and yet I easily found a winch mount for it, made by Warn, which mounted directly to the frame, but still allowed you to keep the plastic bumper. I wonder why, outside of this one from Rockhard, no one else is offering them?

The only problem I can see is this mount would block a large area of the radiator opening.

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