Got my Mopar front bumper today...
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JK Enthusiast
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Got my Mopar front bumper today...
... and reading the instructions they say to add the winch before mounting the bumper.
The problem is, I did not make up my mind on what winch to use and I don't want to take it off again as I was hoping to just bolt it on.
The Warn PowerPlant Dual Force HP 9500LB Winch for about $1300.00, is it worth the extra money for the compressor? I will get air, one way or the other.
So, owners of that winch, would you buy it again or get a less expensive winch and get a separate compressor.
Please advise.
The problem is, I did not make up my mind on what winch to use and I don't want to take it off again as I was hoping to just bolt it on.
The Warn PowerPlant Dual Force HP 9500LB Winch for about $1300.00, is it worth the extra money for the compressor? I will get air, one way or the other.
So, owners of that winch, would you buy it again or get a less expensive winch and get a separate compressor.
Please advise.
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JK Enthusiast
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JK Enthusiast
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- Just make sure you have the Roller fairlead installed before the Winch.
- Spool some of the cable-wire through the fairlead slot before dropping in the winch.
- Get a second person to help as it will prevent scratches and the extra hands will keep the battery cables from getting pinched.
- If you go with the Warn Power Plant Winch, I think you may have to do some cutting.
Good luck!
JK Newbie
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Ditto for me also... I installed the Warn 9.5ti with ease after the bumper was already installed.
- Just make sure you have the Roller fairlead installed before the Winch.
- Spool some of the cable-wire through the fairlead slot before dropping in the winch.
- Get a second person to help as it will prevent scratches and the extra hands will keep the battery cables from getting pinched.
- If you go with the Warn Power Plant Winch, I think you may have to do some cutting.
Good luck!
- Just make sure you have the Roller fairlead installed before the Winch.
- Spool some of the cable-wire through the fairlead slot before dropping in the winch.
- Get a second person to help as it will prevent scratches and the extra hands will keep the battery cables from getting pinched.
- If you go with the Warn Power Plant Winch, I think you may have to do some cutting.
Good luck!
How was the front end sag after the Mopar and Ti install?
JK Enthusiast
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The grill has to be snapped on before droping in the winch or you cant get the grill back in (I found out the hard way) lol
I think my front droped about 1/2 -3/4" or so, but the back droped almost a 1/2" too due to the rear bumper/tire carrier (still stock suspension for now though).
I think my front droped about 1/2 -3/4" or so, but the back droped almost a 1/2" too due to the rear bumper/tire carrier (still stock suspension for now though).
JK Newbie
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The grill has to be snapped on before droping in the winch or you cant get the grill back in (I found out the hard way) lol
I think my front droped about 1/2 -3/4" or so, but the back droped almost a 1/2" too due to the rear bumper/tire carrier (still stock suspension for now though).
I think my front droped about 1/2 -3/4" or so, but the back droped almost a 1/2" too due to the rear bumper/tire carrier (still stock suspension for now though).
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JK Enthusiast
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Im still debating if I should just add 3/4 or 1" spacers in the front and 1/2 in the back to bring the height back to stock or go with a 2" lift.
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The grill has to be snapped on before droping in the winch or you cant get the grill back in (I found out the hard way) lol
I think my front droped about 1/2 -3/4" or so, but the back droped almost a 1/2" too due to the rear bumper/tire carrier (still stock suspension for now though).
I think my front droped about 1/2 -3/4" or so, but the back droped almost a 1/2" too due to the rear bumper/tire carrier (still stock suspension for now though).
I guess if I'm going to do a tranny cooler, I have to do that before the winch!
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The grill has to be snapped on before droping in the winch or you cant get the grill back in (I found out the hard way) lol
I think my front droped about 1/2 -3/4" or so, but the back droped almost a 1/2" too due to the rear bumper/tire carrier (still stock suspension for now though).
I think my front droped about 1/2 -3/4" or so, but the back droped almost a 1/2" too due to the rear bumper/tire carrier (still stock suspension for now though).