Finally got some AT tires and a front bumper, I'm happy with it

[oakback]

Cooper Discoverer RTX tires, and the tube bumper from BIOR. Mike did great work. I managed to install this right as Hermine was hitting us, it was nice to have the winch to help with cleaning up downed trees (I still have a few to go).

The solenoid box was zip-tied in place temporarily, I just needed it to work for awhile to get those logs moved so we could leave our house.

Next I think I'll crank the bars a bit to even it out.

 

[LEX]

Cooper Discoverer RTX tires, and the tube bumper from BIOR. Mike did great work. I managed to install this right as Hermine was hitting us, it was nice to have the winch to help with cleaning up downed trees (I still have a few to go).

The solenoid box was zip-tied in place temporarily, I just needed it to work for awhile to get those logs moved so we could leave our house.

Next I think I'll remove the running boards.

Fixed that for ya.

 

[oakback]

I'd like to, but the wife and kids use them. And we don't have anything around here that could possibly damage them. It's Florida, the obstacles include sand, water, and mud.

 

[bawsetamante]

love the bumper! didnt know they made a "tube" style. how much did you pay?

 

[oakback]

It was $750, plus $150 for powder coat. It weighs about 85 lbs., it was real easy to install (I've never done one before).

 

[bawsetamante]

nice! 750 shipped?

 

[oakback]

nice! 750 shipped?

No, freight shipping was on top of all that.

 

[bucfl]

Is that a badlands 12k? How do you like it? What's your experience with it so far?

Im researching integrating one behind the stock bumper. HB also makes a universal winch mount.

Just need to take measurements.

 

[oakback]

Is that a badlands 12k? How do you like it? What's your experience with it so far?

Im researching integrating one behind the stock bumper. HB also makes a universal winch mount.

Just need to take measurements.

Yes it's the badlands 12k, HF was having a good labor day sale. I've only used this one to yank some trees around after Hermine. But before this I had a the 9k version on a hitch receiver mount on my '88 full size Bronco.

I had it mounted on the rear when I used it, pulled myself out of mud holes maybe 8 times in the 2 years I had it. Never had a problem. Even used it completely submerged in mud and water. It also was used to pull heavy things onto a trailer, including the Bronco. It went with the Bronco when I sold it.

I don't try to break it though. I use a snatch block whenever possible, and do cooldown breaks on long pulls.