Does anyone know if a smittybuilt winch will work with this bumper?
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All of the Smittybilt automotive winches will work with the ARB Bumpers. Please let us know if you need anything further - we also have some additional discounts this month. 714-993-2011
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Hi, cannot tell you if a Smittybuilt specifically will work but i have the bumper and got an Engo 10000 lbs winch which appears to go on with no issues. I used the recommended Warn winch dimensions as a guide to make the choice.
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The tow hitch should work fine with the bumper. I have one on mine and didn't have any problems at all. Nice bumper, you will definitely like it.Brandon
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It should being it is a universal. I think it will mount to all 8000 to 12000 lbs winches.
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I'm not sure if it would fit the smittybilt, but its far enough back that I think you wouldn't have a problem!!!! Good luck!!!!
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The winch you have selected from Smitty Bilt fit my Warrior Bumper mounted on an FJ Cruiser perfectly. The dimensions of the winch is given on the Smitty Bilt web site: Overall Dimensions 20.88" (L) x 6.3" (W) x 7.4" (H).
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as long as the mounting bolt pattern are the same. that size winch will be heavy to keep removing. I have a Quadratec 9500 and had no problems mounting it or using it.
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Hi again Michelle - I think the comment about "ONLY the listed winches" refers more to winch size (2500# or 3000#) than brand. Often folks will buy a 3500# winch for this installation (bigger is better?) and it won't work because it has a different mount bolt pattern. The 2500# and 3000# winches (regardless of make) have the same bolt pattern. Also, your Superwinch comes with a Hawes fairlead so no need to spend extra money on that! :)
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A raised winch plate is what you will need with this bumper I dint remember the brand of my winch plate but it is a raised one and fits with my winch no problems
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try synergy offroad, they offer a winch mount that even works with a stock bumper i think http://synergyoffroad.com/i-20161903-s10-blazer-jimmy-sonoma-hidden-winch-mount.html#!model%3DS10%20BLAZER%7C%7Cmake%3DCHEVROLET%7C%7Cyear%3D2000
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No, stock factory bumpers will not support a winch or the forces involved with a recovery operation. Depending on what you drive there may be options to keep your stock bumper and add in winch support frames/skeletons that will hold a winch and withstand the forces involved but keep a relatively looking stock bumper intact. I run one such system on my Jeep XJ. It's called the Detours USA Backbone bumper system. Do yourself a favor and buy an actual winch bumper or support. Even Wranglers require some kind of support plate to support a winch.
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Sorry Thomas I installed a Warn M-8000 S in my Elite front bumper. There were mult. holes for different mounting plans, center, off set etc. I have read in a forum that people have installed non Warn winches without issues. I think that they have a standard bolt pattern. Good luck. Karle
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You will need to get a mounting bracket that is built for you vehicle. The one with the winch is a generic plate and will not work with your unit. Google mounting plates for winches and you will be able to get one that is designed for your vehicle.
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I mounted a superwinch 8500 lb on mine. I'm pretty sure they use the same bolt pattern! I'd call curt to be safe. I have a receiver hitch on the front of my F250 and it is awesome to handle the winch due to its cradle design. Good lick
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I installed this plate on my 87 wrangler with a super winch 9500# and everything lined up perfect. If that helps? Any winch should mount to it.
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The general rule is 1.5 times the weight of your vehicle. That being said, I would trust this winch over a stronger Smittybuilt winch.
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This one is meant to be used with the stock bumper. I'm not confident it would work with a non stock bumper, winch plate or no. Mounted with the stock bumper, there is only about 4 - 5 inches clearance beneath the bar for a winch. It would need to be a pretty low profile winch.
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I'm no expert, but I'm going to say no, unless you're willing to buy an after-market bumper suitable for your make and model, able to mount the winch and plate. Good luck on that. The only quick and dirty way I can recommend is to buy a front mounted tow hitch and purchase a winch mount adapter that slides into the receiver. If you already have a tow hitch mounted at the rear, you can do the same thing. Your just winching from the rear. I bought one for my Jeep, but bumpers and adapting the plate are not an issue.