davebloomer

I used this write up https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...y+winch+bumper
the only thing i would recommend to anyone doing this is when cutting the plastic bumper cut it as if to install the fairlead first then the bumper.
meaning the fair lead should go in behind the plastic so that you don't have to cut such a big hole in the front of the bumper like mine. not to mention i cut to far to the left about 1/2 an inch. all in all im happy with it.
I used the mile marker winch plate and the mile marker pe8000 winch.
it was nice to be able to do this since im saving for rocker guards but wanted a winch

brattwurzt

I like it. Looks great

KentuckyMud

That looks awesome! Ya need to get some lights though.

davebloomer

thanks guys! i'm pretty pleased with it for now. definatly worth trying.

capt scotty

not so hidden but this worked for me. Champion 8000# winch with plate, roller fairlead and snatch block for $299.00 at Cosco. I hope to never need it.

wanderer

thats EXACTLY what I wanna do with mine!!..awsome to see other people had the same idea...

question though...did you add a reinforcing plate?? cuz the stock steel is thin enough I was afraid to drop it and bend it!!

looks good man!!..stealthy!!

davebloomer

well, you are mounting it to the frame so i didn't see any need for reinforcement.... is that what you meant?

JackMac4

Next run I'll be sure to get stuck for you - would hate for you to have done all that work and not have anybody to pull out.

wanderer

yep...posted that before I read the build thread...

nice work!!

:golfclap

armycop

That is the shiniest Jeep I have ever seen! Nice work with the winch.