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Stock bumper and adding a winch

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Default Stock bumper and adding a winch

I tried a search but didn't find much (probably my fault). Can a winch be reasonably added to a stock '08 Sahara bumper? I really like some of the aftermarket bumpers I've seen, but I'm trying to keep costs reasonable.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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I bought the rough country winch plate. it was somewhat expensive.
it does come with d rings and it's very stout,has a lead built in for the winch cable too.
it was easy to install too.

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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You can find a good bumper for the same price of a winch plate
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Scotty
I tried a search but didn't find much (probably my fault). Can a winch be reasonably added to a stock '08 Sahara bumper? I really like some of the aftermarket bumpers I've seen, but I'm trying to keep costs reasonable.
You can do this.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-show-tell-33/saturday-project-hidden-winch-recessed-34331/
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