Is the bumper and winch attached to the frameof the FJ when it is mounted? and is there a good set of instructions? Plan to try it at home. Thanks
1280433
you install the winch in the bumper Then bolt the bumper to the frame.i didn't do the install myself but my mechanic said it was kind of a pain. not sure about instructions. He also had to get creative mounting the winch solenoid on my warn 8000 pound because there was not a room to mount it on the side as you usually would its it's just over the top of the coil on a custom made bracket
1280434
Yes it mounted to frame. And has two extra plates to stiffen front bumper to frame. I did all installation at home in my garage. Use caution bending AC line. U will need to cut some minor sheet metal bumper mounts. So have a dremel tool or cut off tool handy. But all in all fairly easy and very manageable home install.
1280435
The bumper attaches to the factory frame and then some with the which mounts adding I to the sub frame. instructions are clear and helpful, along with videos online!
1280436
The winch attaches to the bumber. The bumper attaches to the frame at the same point that the OEM bumper did. Eight bolts, four on each side plus two on each side that you will drill into the frame. Make sure you are satisfied with the bumper height and level before drilling. Pretty straight forward instructions. You will be cutting the plastic front fender well flap. The overall look and function is cool. Good luck.
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.
1280438
Yes, the winch mounts inside the bumper before it is mounted to the frame. It is quite heavy. Therefore, I took it to a body shop. We trimmed the mud flaps and did the wiring at home
1280439
Yes, and it has good instructions. It does require some minor cutting, but we did it at home and we didn't need any special tools.
1280440
I bought the Smittybuilt 9500 winch with the Warrior Bumper and skid plate which you will also need. The hardest part is getting the factory bumper removed as you will have to make several modifications before installing the Warrior bumper. I downloaded the instructions from Warrior ahead of time and studied them before I attempted the install. Would advise having someone experienced do this at it will take most of the day to accomplish. The Winch mounts inside the bumper before the bumper is installed. Once installed you should install a leveling kit to raise the front as this puppy is very heavy. I bought the Smittybuilt 9500 winch with the Warrior Bumper and skid plate which you will also need. The hardest part is getting the factory bumper removed as you will have to make several modifications before installing the Warrior bumper. I downloaded the instructions from Warrior ahead of time and studied them before I attempted the install. Would advise having someone experienced do this at it will take most of the day to accomplish. The Winch mounts inside the bumper before the bumper is installed. Once installed you should install a leveling kit to raise the front as this puppy is... » Read More I bought the Smittybuilt 9500 winch with the Warrior Bumper and skid plate which you will also need. The hardest part is getting the factory bumper removed as you will have to make several modifications before installing the Warrior bumper. I downloaded the instructions from Warrior ahead of time and studied them before I attempted the install. Would advise having someone experienced do this at it will take most of the day to accomplish. The Winch mounts inside the bumper before the bumper is installed. Once installed you should install a leveling kit to raise the front as this puppy is very heavy. « Show Less
827953
The frame is hard mounted to the car. We had to modify the front since the previous owner of the jeep had cutaway too much of the dash. The adjustable depth are the two side mounts, the kit worked very well for us.
1603724
The tow hitch should work fine with the bumper. I have one on mine and didn't have any problems at all. Nice bumper, you will definitely like it.Brandon
219495
Where it is mounted does not matter; it does need to be protected from damage,. Can you still have it reasonably protected where you will mounted? (protected from rock/debris strikes & vandalism) If so, attaching to the bumper should be fine.
681227
No. There is no mounting brackets. I used 1 1/2 angle iron and connected it to the frame using a 1X1X8 ft. aluminum angle iron and installed it half way between the rear wheels and the back bumper of our motor home. They send hardware and a 2 piece light gauge angle iron that they show to bolt to your back bumper.
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Katelyn, it mounts to the vehicle frame. Once you remove two bumper screws on either side of the bumper, you then place the bracket over the screw holes, at the same time moving the bracket through the space between the body and thw bumper. It was much easier than i thought it would be. You only have to drill one hole on either side of the frame beside the other two screw holes where the bracket attaches. I am not mechanically inclined, but this was really no problem. I have yet to drill the two holes, but that will be reasonably easy. If someone had time to do it all at once, it should take about 2-3 hours, if that. Katelyn, it mounts to the vehicle frame. Once you remove two bumper screws on either side of the bumper, you then place the bracket over the screw holes, at the same time moving the bracket through the space between the body and thw bumper. It was much easier than i thought it would be. You only have to drill one hole on either side of the frame beside the other two screw holes where the bracket attaches. I am not mechanically inclined, but this was really no problem. I have yet to drill the two holes, but that will be reasonably easy. If someone had time to do it all at once, it should... » Read More Katelyn, it mounts to the vehicle frame. Once you remove two bumper screws on either side of the bumper, you then place the bracket over the screw holes, at the same time moving the bracket through the space between the body and thw bumper. It was much easier than i thought it would be. You only have to drill one hole on either side of the frame beside the other two screw holes where the bracket attaches. I am not mechanically inclined, but this was really no problem. I have yet to drill the two holes, but that will be reasonably easy. If someone had time to do it all at once, it should take about 2-3 hours, if that. « Show Less
902017
It fit well ,do'nt tighten anything up until all the bolts are started,nothings perfect you might need to use your draw bar for leaverage too.I flipped my bumperettes over ,they seemed to fit better,(did not bind against the top of the hitch), Make sure your bumper bolts are still loose with bumperettes in place then put in the frame bolts,(like I said you may have to use your draw bar to move the hitch to get the frame bolts started. Then tighten everything up and torque them. Good Luck
1403573
They are tricky to see through and understand directions, but managable. The rear bumper has 2 "L" shaped brackets. The inner most on both sides need to be removed, and replaced with supplied pieces. The frt is more complex as there are more pieces required. There are 2 "s" style brackets that mount to existing frame mount in frt, and 2 for the sides, 1 for each. Im not sure if this is of much help, as I installed mine over a month ago, so already a bit rusty on parts list and procedure. Their instructions could be more descriptive and in color for clearer understanding and veiwing. Good luck!
134492
Yes you will need a mounting plate or bumper mount for it. Excellent winch to have!!!
1817637
with some modification you might be able to put a small winch on it. it bolts up in the stock location and the bumper is in front of the frame horns.
2184774
The previous answer is correct. The mounting plate is the key. Winch is excellent.
619499
The brackets that bolt the bumper to the frame are welded on the bumper, you'll have to use the old bolts though because new bolts are not supplied
241125
No, stock factory bumpers will not support a winch or the forces involved with a recovery operation. Depending on what you drive there may be options to keep your stock bumper and add in winch support frames/skeletons that will hold a winch and withstand the forces involved but keep a relatively looking stock bumper intact. I run one such system on my Jeep XJ. It's called the Detours USA Backbone bumper system. Do yourself a favor and buy an actual winch bumper or support. Even Wranglers require some kind of support plate to support a winch.
1832041
Appreciate the interest on this Body Armor bumper! The manufacturer does state that it is frame mounted. What a cool addition to that great vehicle. In stock and ready to ship fast my friend. Thank you for your business! Todd
2206261
The rear of the rack attaches to the frame before the frame reaches the bumper. The rack then goes between the bumper and the body. It does not lay on the bumper at all. The picture doesnt really provide a good reference.
1638471
The bunper does include the brackets. But if you have the tow package then the bumper itself actually is held in by the Tow hitch assembly (assuming its a factory Toyota one).
923403
Most winch bolt patterns are the same and mine was bolt on...but the bumper needs to be off the jeep...I bought some marine battery terminals With posts for an easy power connection..