Been running one for over 3 years now. I like the look with the wheels open, and hope to add the prerunner someday (or get something equivalent welded up for me).
However...I was VERY upset by the quality of the powdercoating. It started rusting and peeling after the first NY winter.
My new goal is to get the bumper bead blasted, then I'll hit it with some Rustoleum self-etching primer and their textured black paint.

Here it is the day I put my winch on. you can already see the discoloration of the powdercoat on either side of the license plate.
That following winter, the bumper really started rusting, and the winch shorted out. I hate NYS DOT road salt!

 

That is what i don't want...HITTING THE BUMP STOPS. Hitting the bump stops...can that cause any serious issues?

You say you are going to correct that with a leveling kit...how difficult are those to install. I do not have a garage or the tools to work with. I could buy some basic tools, but i don't have a car lift etc.

As for the NY winters....ugh...I live in NY!

 

It is heavy with a winch and the pre runner but I love mine. With a Rusty's suspention I really didn't notice a drop after installation.

 

Its very heavy with the winch. Built solid and looks great. Just make sure you have deep set sockets for the install.