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Rugged Ridge XHD Front Bumper

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Old 06-23-2011, 09:51 PM
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Turns out there is a problem with the switch on my winch. They have ordered me a new one but it means a different winch so I'll be experiencing the removal and install of a winch on the installed bumper. Good to hear it may only take 30 mins if all goes well.
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Old 06-23-2011, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Starcat
Turns out there is a problem with the switch on my winch. They have ordered me a new one but it means a different winch so I'll be experiencing the removal and install of a winch on the installed bumper. Good to hear it may only take 30 mins if all goes well.
Very simple to install bumper, I think it would be easier for you to remove winch after removing bumper.
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Old 06-23-2011, 10:06 PM
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cool, i hope to be doing that too soon, sweat
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Old 06-24-2011, 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Starcat
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.
That's the nut that made my install Hell. I have a Superwinch LP10000 which didn't leave any room to drop it into the bumper completely level. I had to tilt it to get my hands out. One nut came out when I tilted it and I didn't realize it until the other three were socked up tight.

I also am debating the overrider hoop. I do like the look without, so I may just go with it. Good luck with the next inch install!

Here's what it looks like now.

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Old 07-08-2011, 06:10 PM
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Just put in a 10000 lb Superwinch. Went in like a dream and works!!!
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Old 08-15-2011, 10:21 AM
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Added the bar that goes over the winch and picked up the Rugged Ridge sliders that attach to the body mounts while I was at it.



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Old 08-15-2011, 11:54 AM
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Looks great!

I'm getting an XHD soon and have a question for you guys. I want to get the bumper now, but can't afford the winch at the same time. How bad do you think it will look without the winch until I can save up for it? I was thinking about mounting some lights to fill the space in the middle and maybe make it a little less noticeable...
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Old 08-15-2011, 12:14 PM
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Looks great!

I'm getting an XHD soon and have a question for you guys. I want to get the bumper now, but can't afford the winch at the same time. How bad do you think it will look without the winch until I can save up for it? I was thinking about mounting some lights to fill the space in the middle and maybe make it a little less noticeable...
I've seen a lot of guys without the winch. The mount area is nicely finished off so it doesn't look bad.
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Old 08-15-2011, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Fallen
Looks great!

I'm getting an XHD soon and have a question for you guys. I want to get the bumper now, but can't afford the winch at the same time. How bad do you think it will look without the winch until I can save up for it? I was thinking about mounting some lights to fill the space in the middle and maybe make it a little less noticeable...
I ran without the winch for a while. It's not that bad. I'll get some pics posted as soon as my Photobucket works.







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Old 08-15-2011, 02:21 PM
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Cool.. Thanks!

I like the plate in front to cover the openning. That's what I'll do. No more worries.
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