who makes a winch bumper for a cj?

who makes a winch bumper for a cj?
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I was wondering if anyone makes a bolt on winch bumper for a cj? Maybe something with a small stinger on it. I was going to make my own but don't have a tube bender or a lot of time right now. I know I can get winch plates but really haven't seen many winch plate bumper combos. If anyone know of a good one please let me know. Thanks
 
Try looking at all the big guy's, Quadrtech, 4wd.com, Morris etc. There's a handful of companies that make what you're looking for.
 
Check out this guy 1976-1986 CJ build it with what you want
 
Groundpounder fab will build you one to spec as well for a great price. But shipping from VA to CO would be pricey. He does great work though.
 
What is the best way to mount a winch on a 1975 CJ5 with just a stock bumper?
 
gp4play said:
Check out this guy 1976-1986 CJ build it with what you want
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Is it just me, or are those prices really cheap? Warn is like triple the cost for a bumper and tire carrier, if not more. Have you ever bought something from them before? :confused: Seems almost too good to be true :eek:
 
No, I thought that too. And the page is a bit confusing, the pics don't match the pricing beside them. They show a bumper with hitch, clevises, and tire carrier; but then the description says the things are optional. The price is for the bumper alone.
 
PaRenegade said:
No, I thought that too. And the page is a bit confusing, the pics don't match the pricing beside them. They show a bumper with hitch, clevises, and tire carrier; but then the description says the things are optional. The price is for the bumper alone.
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Yeah, it's the pic to get you to look thing. But after you add the goodies you want it still a good price, and I have seen 2 of the front bumpers and they look well built.
 
PaRenegade said:
Rollie - Just get a winch mounting plate from ProMark or something similar. They will work with most any bumper. I use this one.
Jeep Wrangler CJ Winch Mounting Plate. 50% Off Retail.

JesseB - Smittybilt makes an adapter plate that lets you use any of their bumpers made for a wrangler on a Jeep frame.
Smittybilt Part 2812 - Front Bumper Adapter
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I ended up getting the one from ProMark. When I got it out there it was pretty obvious that the side brackets were not going to fit. I contacted ProMark and sent them pictures and they right away told me to send it back and that they would pay the shipping. Before I did though, I looked at it and decided that I might be able to fabricate the brackets. I got two pieced of 4" angle iron, seven inches long and 1/4" thick. I drilled them in the right places and bolted them on to the frame. Total cost was a little under $12 for the angle irons. Then I took the ProMark tray and bolted that to the mounts just like it would have if the mounts that came with it had fit. It worked out great, and I think it is even stronger than it would have been as the brackets are a lot thicker metal. Anyway, I contacted ProMark and told them what I had done. They said that it sounded good, and also gave me a credit on the purchase which more than paid for the extra cost to make the brackets. I thought that was very good of them.
 
^^ that is not a winch bumper, this is a winch bumper!:D



 
IOPort51 said:
^^ that is not a winch bumper, this is a winch bumper!:D



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You are right, that is quite the winch bumper, but that isn't what I wanted to do with mine. :D
 
not what I want anymore either just have not found time to build the next generation.:cool:

you are right about the fact that there is not a lot of stuff out there for a CJ.
 
I decided to go with a pro mark plate and the stock bumper. I plan to cut a little of the front lip off the promark plate on both sides and mount a tow hook into the plate. Here is what it looks like now. I haven't finished it yet but I am getting there. Thanks for all the links.
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Not sure why it didn't fit yours Rollie but glad to hear you found a solution and that ProMark treated you right.

Jesse - I'd be leary of using the same bolts holding you winch and plate to attach a tow hook to. Should you need to winch to a snatch block and back to your hook as an anchor, you'll be doubling the load applied to that bolt. Maybe put the hook on the bottom side of the bumper / frame and add a clip to it so the strap or cable will stay hooked. Just a thought.
 
Thanks I didn't think about the load if I were to use a block and attach back to the bumper. I haven't had the need for that kind of winching before. I was thinking it would be a solid place for a towing point. Once it stops snowing I will get check it out and see if I can fine a better location.
 
PaRenegade said:
Not sure why it didn't fit yours Rollie but glad to hear you found a solution and that ProMark treated you right.

Jesse - I'd be leary of using the same bolts holding you winch and plate to attach a tow hook to. Should you need to winch to a snatch block and back to your hook as an anchor, you'll be doubling the load applied to that bolt. Maybe put the hook on the bottom side of the bumper / frame and add a clip to it so the strap or cable will stay hooked. Just a thought.
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I don't know why it didn't fit either. A lot of things that are supposed to fit my jeep don't. Sometimes I'm not real sure what I even have. I was happy with ProMark and even bought a couple of accessories from them last week with the credit that they gave me.

I think that I'm going to put my hooks on the bottom of the frame. I had two of them mounted on the top of the frame but of course I put the mount there. I don't have the clips, and I wish that I could find just them. I have those two clevises mounted on the bumper, but I don't think that bumper is attached well enough to put a lot of pull on them. I would hate to tear those bolts out that hold the bumper to the frame.
 
I know what you mean. I added a third mounting point to each side, directly behind the D rings that hold the clevises.
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I just notched my winch plate to fit around my hooks
 
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