just got the ok to to order the rough country winch 9500lb i have the smittybilt src bumper adding the winch would this cause a lot of sag with out a leveling kit or lift at this time or should i just get the src rocker guards and wait for lift. winch bumper looking bare...

 

if you get synthetic line it weighs a lot less, but you shouldn't loose more than 1/4 as Echo mentioned with a steel cable line

 

Measure current bumper height, add weight to bumper that equals winch weight, then measure any drop.

I did this before I ordered my OME suspension and winch. So I got their 10mm front spring spacers with order.

 

what would you go with smitty xrc8 for 324 or the rough country which is rated 9500lbs.

 

Compare your weight to the estimated weight of the bumper + winch. Then sit on the front bumper and measure the difference.

 

here is the pics of the rocker guards super easy install no grinding to make fit...

 

He lost a lot more than that if he needs his wife's PERMISSION to buy something.