Has anyone mounted a winch on a JK with the factory bumper? The only mounting plate I have seen is the Warn for $295. I wonder if a local machine/welding shop could do a good job with a fabrication. The bumpers with winch mounts don't allow the use of the factory fog lights; or if they do, they are too expensive. Any ideas, or is the Warn mount the best option? I won't have a lot of money left over after putting down a good chunk on my new Rubicon JK. Thanks for any shared experience.

 

see my recent post for WARN winch mount 74247

 

Seems like a cool idea and all, but I just don't trust the stock bumper for offroading here in Colorado and Utah. Don't see it holding up to my abuse, but it is a great looking combination once you put the winch on it.