View Poll Results: Would you remove the front frame support to install a new steel winch bumper?

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  • Yes I would cut that piece, I plan on installing an aftermarket steel bumper someday

    8 57.14%
  • Yes I would cut that piece, but I don't plan on changing my bumpers

    2 14.29%
  • No I would not cut that piece, but I would like a steel replacement winch bumper

    1 7.14%
  • No I would not cut that piece, but I would like a steel replacement non-winch bumper

    2 14.29%
  • No I would not cut that piece, but I don't plan on changing my bumpers on this vehicle

    1 7.14%
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Thread: Would you remove the front frame support for a better WINCH bumper?

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    I'm torn. The bumper prototype looks great. I have no doubts this will be a high quality product in it's final form. I want to go with Sal and say "Yeah, lets go extreme heavy duty with it." But I also have reservations about cutting into the frame of the Jeep. I would need to see the replacement bracing and how it's mounted. How would a bolt on brace behave when the Jeep is out and being bounced and flexed and under stress? I've also seen the pictures of the jeep with the torn off front end, so I agree that there has to be a better system for mounting a winch to these vehicles that would hold up to the strain of being winched out of the mud, water, sand, etc. I may have to see one mounted that's been out and used and abused, and a follow up tear down to see how the structure is holding up before pulling the trigger. I know it may be overly cautious, but I don't think the wife will let me buy a third Commander anytime soon, so I'd need to be sure. There ya go, if you can sell it to my wife, I'll buy it!
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