Has anyone installed a non-WARN winch in this bumper? Any issues?
195809
Pretty straightforward install. I put a rugged ridge HD 8500# in mine in about an hour. Depending on what size you might have to trim some of the metal off the bumper mount like it points out in the instructions. Mine dropped in just fine though.
195810
Sorry Thomas I installed a Warn M-8000 S in my Elite front bumper. There were mult. holes for different mounting plans, center, off set etc. I have read in a forum that people have installed non Warn winches without issues. I think that they have a standard bolt pattern. Good luck. Karle
2184057
I also have a tow hitch, not sure who made it, came with the FJ. I have not installed the bumper guard because the tow hitch interferes with the way you need to mount it.
1185044
It should be compatible with that winch. The fairlead holes are pretty standard. Just know that the pre-drilled holes in the base of this plate may not work for your bumper.
1688868
No, I mounted a Warn VR8000. Fit without any mods and I've noticed no issues with the bumper not being able to handle the load of my 2000 TJ under winching load. No plate necessary.
923401
The winch will come with all the bolts you need.Just be sure to put the winch on first before you put the bumper on.
816581
Matt, I placed the box below by the winch on the Polaris. What it has in it isn't any different than what other winches have exposed. So water doesn't bother it. The only thing you should note is you need access to it if you want to turn it on and off with the red switch on the side. I by-passed the switch on mine because I didn't to bother with it getting turned off by mistake.
1280437
Yes the bumper is frame mounted. The winch is would be mounted on the bumper itself. The instructions were adequate. The install was not too difficult but you do have to trim some fender well lining.
1907756
I have had 0 issues with the winch. Make sure you put the winch on free spool and pull the rope out. Never use the winch out button unless absolutely necessary.
1624263
Negative, not sure why people are answering yes. Will a winch fit on the bumper? Sure. Does it serve as a winch plate? No, winch plates attach directly to the frame, change angle, and provide access to the winch bolts. So no, it does not come with a winch plate, but will take on a winch.
2182009
No, you don't, it's already built in and drilled for winch installation, the hole pattern is for the accommodation of several brands, have fun with your bumper, looks really good
712666
I use the winch that I bought for that purpose and it does not given me any problems but regarding its safety I think I am in no position to answer that .. Check the manual
1307520
There was no mounting plate. My winch bumper had the hole pattern and it bolted right up...BTW..I was skeptical but this winch runs as good as the warn I have on my other truck
923405
This bumper is set up to accept most winches as is. I put a Smittybilt 8 X2O on mine and it is great. You do need to put the winch on the bumper first before you install. If you intend to get a winch later, you will have to take the bumper off and then put it back on. Ray
1615317
I put a no-name 12,000 lb winch on it no problem and it worked great! You shouldn't have any issue with the Warn Model M8000.
2037184
You need to install a winch bracket. The winch itself is not that hard to install, but you need the plate to bolt it to - and that part varies by machine.
1301064
I'm no expert, but I'm going to say no, unless you're willing to buy an after-market bumper suitable for your make and model, able to mount the winch and plate. Good luck on that. The only quick and dirty way I can recommend is to buy a front mounted tow hitch and purchase a winch mount adapter that slides into the receiver. If you already have a tow hitch mounted at the rear, you can do the same thing. Your just winching from the rear. I bought one for my Jeep, but bumpers and adapting the plate are not an issue.
630822
I had it professionally installed on a 2013 FJ. The shop had no problems. Under 2 hours labor. It bolted right up. They did have to cut away a small piece of my grill in order to fit the winch. The bumper is great. I'd definitely by the same one again.