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Can 2020 OEM bumper be used for a winch?

Discussion in 'Wrangler JL (2018+)' started by OleMissBob, Oct 22, 2019.

  1. Oct 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM
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    Hey guys new to the site. This is our second JEEP. We had the anniversary 2017 4D and just took delivery of a 2020 Rubicon 4D. We are starting the process(negotiations ) to add/upgrade and had a couple of questions. We are looking at a winch.
    —we have the OEM metal bumper and my wife likes the way it looks. So the question is- is it winch ready for say a SmittyBilt 12000lb synthetic rope winch? I would appreciate your insights in both. I am a fair DIY and the SmittyBilt seems to be a easy project.

    - can you then add a one bar brush guard? most guards I have seen, seem to be made into an after market bumper?
    Thanks in advance for your input.

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    OleMissBob, Oct 22, 2019
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  2. Oct 22, 2019 at 7:22 PM
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    Welcome @OleMissBob ...the OEM metal bumpers have a removable plate making it winch-ready but still needs a winch mounting plate.
     
    aggrex, Oct 22, 2019
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  3. Oct 23, 2019 at 4:45 AM
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    Thanks for the advice,
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    OleMissBob, Oct 23, 2019
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  4. Oct 23, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    I would suggest contacting Warn Industries and see what they have for your vehicle.
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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    Thanks Jim, we are not big off-roaders so I was thinking the Smittybilt instead of the Warn based on reviews and a big$ difference. Warn is first class.
    Bob
     
    OleMissBob, Oct 24, 2019
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