Do I need to purchase this, if I am installing a Rugged Ridge winch on a Rugged Ridge XHD bumper?
1608680
I bought the plate because I had a different bumper. Not sure if you would need one not familiar with that bumper. Sorry couldn't be more helpful.
1778507
Yes, with the proper mounting plate. You have to enter your particular ATV into the search window to acquire the winch along with the proper bracket which attaches it to your Rancher.
2182008
No, the bumper has the winch requirements built into it. That's one thing I really liked about it.
2182007
Nope, it comes predrilled with the holes for a winch and the fairlead. Obviously it's meant for the XRC line of winches, but it's easy to switch to a Warn or other brand.
336260
It has more to do with your brand of winch mount. This fairlead bolts to that. I think they are pretty standard as far as the mounting of fairleads goes.
134492
Yes you will need a mounting plate or bumper mount for it. Excellent winch to have!!!
200369
It has a ton of room and almost any winch will fit. The bumper comes in two parts the first part replaces the stock impact bar and holds the winch. The 2nd part is the bumper outer. This is the nicer part about this setup because it gives you lots of room to work and hook everything up.
482368
Yup you will need a mount kit no matter what machine you have. Money we'll spend, they make the winch mount job a breeze.
449509
I would check Rugged Ridges website. While the directions included covered both models I would suggest double checking.
1980631
I would definitely say the XHD is very solid. Heavy duty? I'd say so. I would highly recommend this bumper. I have it with the loop, not the stinger and I've absolutely love it. The winch sits nicely in the half sunk spot and the D-rings are easily removed for any kind of strap you need to hook up to it. Definitely recommend this over the Rampage Recovery.
923402
This bumper ha s 1/4" winch mount plate on it, you would need a winch and a roller fair lead
1280440
I bought the Smittybuilt 9500 winch with the Warrior Bumper and skid plate which you will also need. The hardest part is getting the factory bumper removed as you will have to make several modifications before installing the Warrior bumper. I downloaded the instructions from Warrior ahead of time and studied them before I attempted the install. Would advise having someone experienced do this at it will take most of the day to accomplish. The Winch mounts inside the bumper before the bumper is installed. Once installed you should install a leveling kit to raise the front as this puppy is very heavy. I bought the Smittybuilt 9500 winch with the Warrior Bumper and skid plate which you will also need. The hardest part is getting the factory bumper removed as you will have to make several modifications before installing the Warrior bumper. I downloaded the instructions from Warrior ahead of time and studied them before I attempted the install. Would advise having someone experienced do this at it will take most of the day to accomplish. The Winch mounts inside the bumper before the bumper is installed. Once installed you should install a leveling kit to raise the front as this puppy is... » Read More I bought the Smittybuilt 9500 winch with the Warrior Bumper and skid plate which you will also need. The hardest part is getting the factory bumper removed as you will have to make several modifications before installing the Warrior bumper. I downloaded the instructions from Warrior ahead of time and studied them before I attempted the install. Would advise having someone experienced do this at it will take most of the day to accomplish. The Winch mounts inside the bumper before the bumper is installed. Once installed you should install a leveling kit to raise the front as this puppy is very heavy. « Show Less
960375
I have this bumper with a hawse fairlead and a steel line on a 8500 lb super winch. It works perfectly. I'm not sure what you meant by "does it cover the opening" but if you meant does it line up and fit properly with the mounting holes and opening on the bumper the answer is yes.
336261
I have a "Harbor Freight Special" winch on my ATV. I know the bolt pattern was not the same, however this pattern matched the standard pattern in the mounting plate I purchased, the Harbor Freight did not.
1624263
Negative, not sure why people are answering yes. Will a winch fit on the bumper? Sure. Does it serve as a winch plate? No, winch plates attach directly to the frame, change angle, and provide access to the winch bolts. So no, it does not come with a winch plate, but will take on a winch.
2237186
The fairlead has 2 bolts that go to the winch itself, generally through the bumper, however it should work about the same with no bumper between it and the winch.
923403
Most winch bolt patterns are the same and mine was bolt on...but the bumper needs to be off the jeep...I bought some marine battery terminals With posts for an easy power connection..