Then we got a piece of 3'x3"x2" C channel steel for our back mounting plate. On both ends of the steel we cut the sides off for about one inch. This allows for the C channel to fit over the frame. It was then welded into place on the top, sides and bottom for total support. Next the two side bolts holding the bumper on were taken off and the bumper removed. A neat trick was used to figure out where to drill the holes. A piece of paper was taken and traced over where the holes on the winch are at. Put the bumper back in place and mark were to drill by the paper. Drill the holes on the bumper and your back mounting plate using a small bit then increasing because the C Channel is thick. Square nuts go into the winch then we bolted the winch to the bumper, reinstalled the bumper and then bolted in the bolts on the back plate. There you have it, the winch is mounted using a piece of C Channel and the stock bumper. Of course put your tow hooks back on after everything else is finished.

Wiring is the last step, we ran the wires through the grill, zip tied them to the fender and grill. Then hooked the wires to the correct battery terminal. That simple! Your winch is ready to tackle some of the most extreme situations.

We suggest getting the roller fairlead. It helps dramatically. We have one coming with our custom bumper so we decided to wait until then.