Where do I mount my winch?

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Sep 3, 2009 | 07:57 AM

#21

AZOverland

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From: In the Goldfeilds

You boys are really gonna want to use at least a hardened bolt on that application.....

Sep 3, 2009 | 07:59 AM

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Nick08JKUX

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From: Littleton, CO

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Originally Posted by GeoFishnJK

You boys are really gonna want to use at least a hardened bolt on that application.....

I've definitely found that works best

Sep 3, 2009 | 08:00 AM

#23

gpb

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From: Atlanta area

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Originally Posted by racer83l

if your sticking with the OEM bumper.. Warn makes a winch plate for the JK now.

Wow, I'm sure its nice and all, but for $10 more you can get a Rugged Ridge XHD bumper.

Sep 3, 2009 | 09:02 AM

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alaskabound

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From: Atlanta, GA

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Originally Posted by john smack

What grade bolts do you use to hold your wench down?

I would try Grade 8....if you want to keep it there.

Sep 3, 2009 | 09:30 AM

#25

JEEP THRILLS

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From: GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB

Yes i wheel alot

Sep 3, 2009 | 09:31 AM

#26

JEEP THRILLS

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From: GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB

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Originally Posted by john smack

i mounted mine on top of the frame rails, i am in fort st john so i know about the mud and snow/ice, i made a mount for the control box to keep it out of the elements and water and also make it easy to plug in the hand control.

Do you wheel alot?

Jkbunny: I really like that aberle bumper!

yes i wheel alot

Sep 3, 2009 | 09:44 AM

#27

Jeepincanada

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From: Montreal, QC

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Originally Posted by sharkbite

I used a universal mount plate from Harbor Freight for $30.00. Just took slight trimming to fit. Of course I mounted mine upside down on top of frame rails, but would work standard as well.