I'm installing an ARB bumper and a winch. Can I put the winch on after I install the bumper, or both at the same time? (1 Viewer)

[Mumblix]

OK, I'm putting on an ARB bumper, but I don't have the winch yet. Can I install the bumper now and add the winch later without having to take it all off again to install the winch, or do I have to put the winch on the bumper and then put it on? Thanks.

 

[fourtrax]

install winch in bumper, then install bumper.
there are only about 10 12 bolts. shouldn't take 10 minutes to remove arb after installed

 

[TNFZJ]

You can install the bumper first then install the winch second. There is plenty of room between the bumper and grill. This is how I did it with my Warn M12000 and that’s the biggest winch that fits. Just lift it up and into the bumper. I did it alone, but I recommend having someone ready to start the bolts once into position.

 

[robnicko]

yes you can, I did mine this way however try and have someone assist you as it would really hurt if it dropped

 

[jonheld]

When I R/R my Warn M12K for service, I use 2 ratchet straps to lower and raise the winch into position, using the top bar of the ARB for support. I have never removed the ARB.

 

[Marco Lau]

Here is a picture of when i installed my winch after the bumper with 2 ratchet straps per Johns' suggestion above.

 

[AndrewInf]

My ARB frame mounts were not the correct width. Had to use a 4x4 piece of lumber as a spacer with the stock bottle jack to force them apart and get it mounted. Previous owner of the bumper suggested this and I found a few other people on the forums reporting similar issues. I would hate to deal with that problem with a winch mounted in the bumper too.

 

[bpenn1980]

Use the ratchet straps. No need to remove bumper. I bench pressed it into place a couple times to see if my wife could just start the bolts. Bad idea. Dont drop winches on your chest/face. Use ratchet straps.

 

[MUDZLLA]

Lag bolt a 2x6 or something into the rafters above your bumper. Secure a snatch block, use the bumper to cathead the f##ker into place.

 

[davidp14]

I used ratchet straps like others. Went pretty well. I placed the winch on a 5gal bucket under the bumper and raised it from there into place with the straps.