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AEV Front Bumper w/ XRC8 Winch

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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Default AEV Front Bumper w/ XRC8 Winch
I installed the Smittybilt XRC8 winch today and realized the bumper is not designed for an exterior selenoid type of winch - there is no room for it. So... I took the selenoid case apart, siliconed the F out of it, fab'd up a mount, and mouted it behind the bumper. I also mounted the winch controller female plug into the actual bumper. Works great... Looks great!



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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 11:31 AM
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Boy that looks great Simon, I really like that bumper. Your mount for the winch is awsome. That is my next" want to do" for my Sahara.
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Old Dec 1, 2007 | 07:45 PM
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you'll have to update if u get the chance to use that winch. i'm in the market for one and would like to get it for the price.
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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I'm hitting some trails today with a few guys from the forum.
I'm sure I will use it - I'll keep you posted.
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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Gotta agree, that bumper/winch combo looks awesome.

How much space do you have between the tire and bumper?
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Old Dec 10, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by inajeep
Gotta agree, that bumper/winch combo looks awesome.

How much space do you have between the tire and bumper?
Enough so it does not rub at full flex.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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So how's the Smittybilt XRC8 winch working for you?
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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So far I know it works and pulls. As far as a long term, hard core test, give me another 2 months or so. For the price, I would definitely get it again.
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 06:48 AM
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I want an AEV bumper so bad I can taste it. I'm close to getting my real estate liscense and I promised myself on the first house I sell I'm buying an AEV bumper.
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