Best Brush Guard/Hitch/Winch setup

[Basecamp]

I just bought a '99 LC and would like to add a front guard. Also would like to add front receiver hitch and possible integrate a winch into the whole setup.

I'm looking for some help via good pics of this kind of rig.
Either aftermarket components or fabricated setups would be great.

Thanks in advance for the help!

Excited to get my new 100 out to Colorado where it will play!

- Brett

 

[khoopes]

Welcome! The question may not be what is the best, but rather, what is your style. Many good products are on the market. I chose the T13 TJM front bumper for my 99'. Required a bit of notching to clear the A/C cooling line on the left side of the winch plate, but it is well built. By that I mean that it has a very heavy base/winch plate, but the bumper itself is light enough to crush on impact and maintain airbag compliance. I personally would not buy a bumper unless it is airbag certified for the front of my vehicle..

The TJM makes it difficult to steal your winch since it is inside of the bumper assembly.

I have a blank installed over the winch fairlead hole in the lower bumper valance.

 

[Basecamp]

Thanks. I like this setup. I also looked into the ARB Sahara.
Do you know if a lift or suspension mod is required before upgrading to one of these bumpers? Or can you add to stock setup?

 

[SmoothLC]

You can add to stock, just might want to crank the OEM torsion bars.

 

[mpho]

Love the arb bull bar...plus, they stand behind their work. Outstanding customer support. They demand the very best for their products.

 

[FlammableFishie]

There's no such thing as a "best setup" because it's all based on your personal preference. I personally like the look of tube bumpers, but as 2000UZJ pointed out they're good for almost nothing off road, so in that case I love the Slee Blueberry bumper. Both are good choices for different reasons and allow winches.