We've all read about the "flagging" issue wrt warranty service for lifted vehicles. I don't intend to run larger tires, at least yet, but did intend to put on an aftermarket bumper/winch combo. As far are I can tell, the weight of these additions generally necessitates a lift kit to overcome sag and a change in handling. I would prefer not to do this yet. Has anyone here researched bumper/winch combos that are similar to the stock bumper weight, or are at least the lightest of aftermarket options? If so, I'd like to here thoughts/recommendations. Thanks!

 

I'd really like to know some light bumper options as well.

 

Look at GenRight aluminum bumpers and winches w/ synthetic line. If it does sag a little, you can add a couple of coil spacers to get the height back. Certainly a 1" or so spacer wouldn't be considered a lift by even the most difficult dealer.

 

Expedition one core series bumper with a Superwinch Talon 9.5i with synthetic. This is what I run. Bumper 65 lbs and winch 69 lbs. This is considered a light combination. Fyi the factory bumper by itself is 39 lbs and you probably wont find many winches under 60 lbs

 

olympic 4x4 is the lightest, but also very simple looking. It weighs about the same as stock, so I think 30 lbs or so. Here is a link.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12006_320X_PG.htm

This one doesn't have the winch, but you can order it retrofitted for one. I have this one shown and I can tell you it is very very close to the same weight as stock, if not less.

 

GenRight makes aluminum bumpers as well as Under Cover Fabworks. There are others out there, just have to look for them.

 

From my research so far I haven't found any aluminum bumpers that are full width. I have checked all of these mfr in the past. Does anyone know if they now have a full width model?

 

I'm running this bumper and is less than stock, only 35 lbs.

 

But the OP needs a winch. That Oly doesn't look it accomodates one to me.

 

See link for some that have been fitted with a winch plate and winch. Thinking my next step?

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...s-Rock-Bumpers