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Warn Elite Series winch delete plate?

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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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Default Warn Elite Series winch delete plate?

I understand that Warn themselves do not make a delete plate, but as I wont be shelling out the cash for a winch for at least a year Id like to know if any of you have any solutions for covering the winch holes in this bumper. Any aftermarket solutions? Or will I just have to have one cut and made for me?

Thanks yall, Happy Thanksgiving, I am thankful for your help!
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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I have a Warn Elite JK bumper (sans grille guard). The cutout in the top plate is large, it'll accommodate any winch in the Warn catalog, limited only by depth to the grill. There are no holes around the perimeter of the cutout, so there is no way to attach a plate short of some extensive drilling and fabrication. I don't know where you are shopping but I got my bumper for $570.00, delivered. My winch was another $420.00.
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by kmrtnsn
I have a Warn Elite JK bumper (sans grille guard). The cutout in the top plate is large, it'll accommodate any winch in the Warn catalog, limited only by depth to the grill. There are no holes around the perimeter of the cutout, so there is no way to attach a plate short of some extensive drilling and fabrication. I don't know where you are shopping but I got my bumper for $570.00, delivered. My winch was another $420.00.
In your opinion does it look bad without the winch? Does it take anything away from it not having it?

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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Weathermaker
In your opinion does it look bad without the winch? Does it take anything away from it not having it?

Thanks for the response.
I ran it for a week or so while I waited for the winch to arrive. I think it is doable.

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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by kmrtnsn
I ran it for a week or so while I waited for the winch to arrive. I think it is doable.

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While were on the subject, did you manage to fit your stock fogs in there?
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Weathermaker
While were on the subject, did you manage to fit your stock fogs in there?
Yep. Those are the factory fog lights.
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