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Love the fogs lights. Can’t wait to upgrade mine. Lights are just so damn expensive. Super stoked on the bumper for you.
I have the the performance springs as well. With just the bumper I have a rake forward. No winch yet. I’ve been meaning to reach out to Ironman for the stench so I can adjust my coils to get some lift back. I love the way it rides now with the weight though.Yes, lights have gotten out of control expensive. Once I finish this build (I plan to run LP6's on the bumper and a mixture of S2's, S1's, and Squadrons on the rest of the truck) I will more than likely move on to another light brand. I love the look and quality of Baja Designs and the fact that they make them state side is a big plus, but they are just unbelievably expensive and I am no longer willing to play that game.
The bumper and winch should be wrapped up by today or tomorrow. I have high hopes for the end result, I just fear it might require a spring change due to the added weight up front. I have the performance +110 lb springs so maybe, just maybe it'll work without too much sag or wallow.
Does +110 lb springs mean you have 700lb springs in the front? That's what I have. Can't wait to see the pictures.
I don't have any issues with drooping, but my issues are more with big dips and hitting them at speed. I sometimes hit my bump stops.Well the bumper is installed and everything fits and works as it should. Overall I am very happy with this bumper, for under $1100 shipped how can I complain?! I ended up going with the new Gen 3 Smittybuilt XRC 9.5 Comp winch, it has some really neat features, a fast and quiet 7HP motor and a very good warranty. I couldn't justify more than double for the Warn Zeon when the warranties are the same. I ordered the Factor 55 offset fairlead, Flatlink E and rope guard for it as well which should clean up the front end a bit. I don't like how the front license plate is currently mounted so I am going to explore there options there but at least I am legal for now. Stupid Texas front plate law.
We were able to mount the control box offset of center and still keep it hidden within the bumper, the only catch was the need for an easier access to the plug for the winch remote. Curling your arm up, in and around through the cutout on the top of the bumper wasn't ideal and somewhat uncomfortable so I opted to cut a hole through the top of the engine/radiator cowling. This way I can still route the remote cable through the top of the bumper while guiding it into the plug with my other hand from above. I cleaned up the cut with some smaller edge trim, I did the radiator cap as well.
The fogs are running off of the factory switch and the DRL's are a nice touch that I wasn't expecting. The parking sensors worked out well after shimming the openings with rubber washers and neoprene o-rings, they function properly with no alignment issues. Eventually I will mount a pair of Baja Designs LP6's on top of the bumper and in front of the grille. I need to figure out whether or not I need to use an in-line resistor for the signals or if I can use an all new flasher relay because now that the front is LED the flash rate is too fast.
The factory bumper bits removed weigh 67 lbs, the winch only weighs 66 lbs so that's a wash. The bumper itself is 134 lbs so I added roughly 133 lbs up front. The performance springs are rated at +110 lbs so I am only 20-ish pounds over their rating and so far I don't think that the heavy +200 lb springs will be needed. The front end dropped about 1/2" after adding everything which I can live with, but if it settles much more than that I will have to consider heavier springs or possibly a spacer.
I have a RCI skid plate on order and I am still looking into the different tow hook options out there for this vehicle. Roof rack is next and I think it'll tie in nicely with the bar work on the bumper, I've just gotta decide on which one to get and pull the trigger.
I don't have any issues with drooping, but my issues are more with big dips and hitting them at speed. I sometimes hit my bump stops.
I guess it's "rubbing" you the wrong way?I haven't experienced that yet but I did hear the passenger side tire ever so slightly rubbed something but I don't see where it touched. It's funny, I never rubbed prior to the bumper and now I have more fore and aft clearance and yet I got a rub lol. I think I'll be ordering the +110-220 lb springs tomorrow.
I guess it's "rubbing" you the wrong way?
Any rubbing I had was the plastic in the wheel wells. I just trimmed it until no more rub.