Ironman 4x4 Bumper - winch install from top w/o bumper removal? (1 Viewer)

[MioExped]

I installed my IM bumper and it's great. Next is a winch, and looking at the front grill and space between it and the radiator, I'm wondering if any winch could be installed from the top?

Anyone tried, and with what winch?

 

[JunkCrzr89]

No. I mean, you could prob get a 3500 ATV winch in there but you’re not gonna get one rated for the truck in there.

 

[MioExped]

No. I mean, you could prob get a 3500 ATV winch in there but you’re not gonna get one rated for the truck in there.

Dang, yeah I figured someone would have posted if it made sense.

thanks!

 

[100d ua]

That's a hard no. It's not difficult removing the bumper, it's the frame component you add the winch to.

 

[MioExped]

That's a hard no. It's not difficult removing the bumper, it's the frame component you add the winch to.

It'll probably add about an hour. I mounted the long bolts upside down and then when I went to flip them I lost control of the long tube spacer. Added about 45 min and a lot of dexterity to fish them and set them upright again. Just was hoping to not have to take it all apart again, but it's ok... I'll just get it done and move on down the road to the next project.

 

[100d ua]

It'll probably add about an hour. I mounted the long bolts upside down and then when I went to flip them I lost control of the long tube spacer. Added about 45 min and a lot of dexterity to fish them and set them upright again. Just was hoping to not have to take it all apart again, but it's ok... I'll just get it done and move on down the road to the next project.

You don't remove that long tube that you're talking about. That is part of the frame support that stays connected to the vehicle.

You're basically only taking the metal bumper cover off. You only need to worry about aligning it correctly when re-installing.

I highly recommend you drill the extra holes through the frame to support the bumper to the frame.

 

[MioExped]

You don't remove that long tube that you're talking about. That is part of the frame support that stays connected to the vehicle.

You're basically only taking the metal bumper cover off. You only need to worry about aligning it correctly when re-installing.

I highly recommend you drill the extra holes through the frame to support the bumper to the frame.

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Oh, right... I don't have to pull the inner support, just the bumper shell. That shouldn't be too bad.
Thanks for the clarification.

 

[Wilsil]

You don't remove that long tube that you're talking about. That is part of the frame support that stays connected to the vehicle.

You're basically only taking the metal bumper cover off. You only need to worry about aligning it correctly when re-installing.

I highly recommend you drill the extra holes through the frame to support the bumper to the frame.

I need to install my winch as well.
What additional holes are you you talking about?
My ARB bullbar has 3 bolts on either side holding it in place.

 

[100d ua]

I need to install my winch as well.
What additional holes are you you talking about?
My ARB bullbar has 3 bolts on either side holding it in place.

Not sure if it applies to the ARB.