Rugged Ridge XHD Front Bumper
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Installed the XHD stubby last night after work. Went fairly smooth. I'm glad I had the winch to install before putting the bumper on though, can't imagine trying to install a winch with the bumper mounted, that would be a nightmare.
Bumper off:
![](http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/16611/2789603120107002920S600x600Q85.jpg)
Bumper on:
![](http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/48702/2635950310107002920S600x600Q85.jpg)
Running the wires to the battery tonight
Bumper off:
![](http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/16611/2789603120107002920S600x600Q85.jpg)
Bumper on:
![](http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/48702/2635950310107002920S600x600Q85.jpg)
Running the wires to the battery tonight
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Very nice! I mounted the winch after installing the bumper and it WAS a nightmare. I rigged up a hanger and magnet apparatus to insert a rogue nut on the feet of the winch. That nut extended my install time by about 3 hours.
Great bumper though. I love it!
Great bumper though. I love it!
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I installed my winch after mounting the bumper. Maybe it depends on what winch you get and it's particular mounting requirements, but I got mine on pretty easily.
Nice bumper by the way! Looks good.
Nice bumper by the way! Looks good.
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I have the Motomaster version and it has little square nuts that you have to place in the feet. I put tape over the insert points so the wouldn't slide out but it was still a piece of work. I was thinking that reaching into the bumper from under the Jeep would be the hardest part.
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I have the Motomaster version and it has little square nuts that you have to place in the feet. I put tape over the insert points so the wouldn't slide out but it was still a piece of work. I was thinking that reaching into the bumper from under the Jeep would be the hardest part.
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Looks great!! Post again when you get the bar...
Installed the XHD stubby last night after work. Went fairly smooth. I'm glad I had the winch to install before putting the bumper on though, can't imagine trying to install a winch with the bumper mounted, that would be a nightmare.
Bumper off:
![](http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/16611/2789603120107002920S600x600Q85.jpg)
Bumper on:
![](http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/48702/2635950310107002920S600x600Q85.jpg)
Running the wires to the battery tonight![Thumb](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb.gif)
Bumper off:
![](http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/16611/2789603120107002920S600x600Q85.jpg)
Bumper on:
![](http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/48702/2635950310107002920S600x600Q85.jpg)
Running the wires to the battery tonight
![Thumb](https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb.gif)