winch mounting plate
JK Super Freak
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JK Freak
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I have the Smittybilt XRC8 mounted in my stock bumber using the Smittybilt TJ mounting plate. I had to cut a fair lead hole in the bumper and drill two additional mounting holes in the frame rails, but it worked out quite well. Did the whole thing with a Dremmel tool and a cordless drill.
Details here: Winch mount w/ factory bumper
Details here: Winch mount w/ factory bumper
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Houston, TX
You're welcome, glad I could be of help. I really like the way it turned out and it was a fun project. I've done recoveries with it too and it has held up nicely. You could probably lose the solenoid box and tuck the solenoid itself up behind the grill without to much difficulty. Also, I got the Kilby license plate kit now which lets me attach my license plate to the fairlead. All it is though is a couple of plastic Maglight holders and an aluminum plate. You could make your own for almost nothing. I've seen people bolt the holders directly to the license plate too.