Winch bumper

[mrcolieman]

Finished all the fab work today. Winch mount, light mounts and tow hooks done. Got the winch clutch re-clocked and figured out the mounting of the control box under the winch on the inside of the bumper. Prep and paint is next. I decided I'm going with black spray on bed liner. excited to get this done!

 

[Wakinvol]

Man that’s very impressive. Good work.

 

[PistolsFiring]

Ditto. That looks awesome.

 

[mrcolieman]

Put in the time and got the bumper painted and mounted today. Still need to wire the lights and winch but it looks great! The rustoleum is a nice finish but I found it needs to go on in thin coats because it loves to run.

 

[Grant]

I really like the look...

 

[PistolsFiring]

Looks good. Super impressed with the tenacity to take on the challenge, especially since you obviously had the skills necessary to do so. Good job

 

[Grant]

So in the end, how much squat in the front end? Enough to make you want to lift it up a bit? Around 200# weight increase?

 

[mrcolieman]

So in the end, how much squat in the front end? Enough to make you want to lift it up a bit? Around 200# weight increase?

3/8" nose down from stock. I'm going to drive it for a few weeks and see how it goes.

 

[Grant]

What about distance between the guard frame and grill/headlights... enough to get there and clean bug jizz ? Some are really tight in that area..

 

[mrcolieman]

What about distance between the guard frame and grill/headlights... enough to get there and clean bug jizz ? Some are really tight in that area..

Good clearance. The tightest places are the sides near the fender and it sill has enough room to get a towel in there.

 

[mrcolieman]

FINISHED! Completed the wiring for the winch and lights. The light kit I used was from Nilight and came with its own wiring harness including switch, relay, electrical connectors and spare fuses...surprising for how inexpensive it was. I mounted the switch next to the parking brake switch and it even lights up when on. Super stoked on how this whole adventure turned out. See ya on the trails!