Cheapest winch bumper?

Czjeeper · Feb 25, 2021

Ok, got stuck again on the back side of my property.
I need to put a winch on this thing.
It's a 1999 4.0. auto.
Looking around at bumpers, i'm pretty lost. My last rig was a YJ that I build a long time ago. This is basically stock.
Lighter is better, but not paying for aluminum. Also probably needs tie ins for the uni body I'm assuming. A front recovery point/s would be about it. No need for lights, hoops, fancy anything.

Czjeeper · Feb 25, 2021

forgot to mention I can't weld and don't have time to deal with that.
I'll probably be putting the cheap Smittybilt 9500 on the bumper.

SlowXj · Feb 25, 2021

Front hitch and a hitch cradle winch.... Lightest I can think of while being cheap and bolt on.

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jeep ride · Feb 25, 2021

Logans metal works lists a winch bumper for $450.00 on

Evan03 · Feb 25, 2021

I have one for sale. Will do better than 400 if you happen to come to boise

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Rob Mayercik · Feb 25, 2021

SlowXj said:
Front hitch and a hitch cradle winch.... Lightest I can think of while being cheap and bolt on.

Yep, this would be the lowest-cost solution. Hitch would double as recovery point when the cradle's not installed.

Next step up in cost would be a receiver-equipped aftermarket bumper that's properly tied into the frame, again with the cradle-mount winch. I'm running this config myself, and I'm quite happy with it. One advantage of this over just the front hitch is that I still have accessible recovery points (the d-ring tabs) even when I've got the winch installed, which opens up your options for rigging a pull...

SlowXj · Feb 25, 2021

Rob Mayercik said:
Yep, this would be the lowest-cost solution. Hitch would double as recovery point when the cradle's not installed.

Next step up in cost would be a receiver-equipped aftermarket bumper that's properly tied into the frame, again with the cradle-mount winch. I'm running this config myself, and I'm quite happy with it. One advantage of this over just the front hitch is that I still have accessible recovery points (the d-ring tabs) even when I've got the winch installed, which opens up your options for rigging a pull...

The bolt on hitch has 2 extra places that would be for trailer chains I've used multiple times for recovery along with the receiver portion.

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bajabronco · Feb 25, 2021

If you can weld you might check out the DYI bumpers from Stinkyfab. https://www.stinkyfab.com/products/...ront-bumper-xj-mj?_pos=1&_sid=cc4dac1ff&_ss=r. https://www.stinkyfab.com/products/...ront-bumper-xj-mj?_pos=2&_sid=cc4dac1ff&_ss=r. Out of all the DYI bumpers, they are super easy to put together.

RCP Phx · Feb 25, 2021

bajabronco said:
If you can weld you might check out the DYI bumpers from Stinkyfab. https://www.stinkyfab.com/products/...ront-bumper-xj-mj?_pos=1&_sid=cc4dac1ff&_ss=r. https://www.stinkyfab.com/products/...ront-bumper-xj-mj?_pos=2&_sid=cc4dac1ff&_ss=r. Out of all the DYI bumpers, they are super easy to put together.

The OP already said he can't weld so his best bet is a purchased one.

75SV1 · Feb 25, 2021

Might not be the cheapest:
https://www.facebook.com/Baddadfab/
I do have one of his setups ordered. I am waiting on the hidden winch mount with one of his bumpers. I want to say $900 shipped. Plus the steering brace. I mention it as it looks like the OP is in WA. So, might save some on shipping. I remember mine being $100.
I do have Logans non-winch. Looks good. I'd check shipping on anything. It can add a bunch. Also, might check out Hardcore Bumper in PA.

https://dirtboundoffroad.com/collections/jeep-cherokee-xj-84-01/bumpers

Czjeeper · Feb 26, 2021

Seems the cheapest I can find is the Rusty's trail bumper. They also give me a 5% military discount.

Any guidance on which of the two I should get?
The upright looks like it blocks the grill. The other trail bumper looks like it may be a hassle to get the winch installed.
What say the crowd?

https://www.rustysoffroad.com/rustys-bumper-front-trail-bumper-xj.html

https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...t-winch-mount-xj-optional-pre-runner-bar.html

jeep ride · Feb 26, 2021

Does that price include shipping?

Czjeeper · Feb 26, 2021

jeep ride said:
Does that price include shipping?

No, about $90 shipping. The china made stuff is about the same price from what I can find. Rather not support communism.

Czjeeper · Feb 26, 2021

I ordered the Rusty's trail bumper. I like the idea of not obstructing the grill.

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offroadman83 · Feb 27, 2021

Dirtbound offroad looks cheap

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tech1001 · Feb 27, 2021

Be careful on how they bolt up because I have seen some that almost pulled off using the winch , they need to be heavy and strong and bolt up using all the bolts on the frame that can be used . the bumper is only as strong as the weakest part .

denverd1 · Feb 27, 2021

Yes gotta beef it up. Ripped mine off the rails pulling on a tree

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Czjeeper · Feb 27, 2021

Thanks for the advice. Is the Rusty's specifically weak, or just in general with the XJ? I wouldnt know how to beef it up.

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RCP Phx · Feb 27, 2021

Czjeeper said:
Thanks for the advice. Is the Rusty's specifically weak, or just in general with the XJ? I wouldnt know how to beef it up.Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

The instructions would indicate they have tie-in's.... https://www.rustysoffroad.com/media/instructions/RA-BM110-XJ.pdf

jeep ride · Feb 27, 2021

Did you order the mounting hardware kit for the bumper?

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