Rear Winch Bumper

[WebDog]

So I am spending the weekend working on the CAD files for the new rear bumpers we are working on. Remi suggested why not do a rear winch bumper, I can't find a single company that makes a commercially available rear winch bumper. I have only seen one or two custom jobs.

It would come standard with full frame tie in, 4 1/2" bolts on the bottom and 8 stock bolts on the back.

I would like to see an integrated 2" receiver for towing with.

Any thoughts, would this be of any interest to anyone? I personally would love a rear winch.

Because it will be CNC cut and press formed, we could offer this as a kit in addition to the fully welded one.

 

[Gonepostal]

I will be using a portable receiver style mount to switch from front to rear depending on the predicament. In the past, I generally needed to pull myself back out of being stuck rather than further into a nasty spot. What would I would be in the market for is a mount and custom wiring kit that made the install easy, with a clean fit and finish.

 

[WebDog]

I will be using a portable receiver style mount to switch from front to rear depending on the predicament. In the past, I generally needed to pull myself back out of being stuck rather than further into a nasty spot. What would I would be in the market for is a mount and custom wiring kit that made the install easy, with a clean fit and finish.

The wiring kits already exist and are offered under the ARB brand I believe, with the quick connect cables. As for the mount there is more than one companies making them already.

 

[Gonepostal]

Been looking at these but some competition is always good. Besides I'd rather keep my money with the smaller manufacturers. I generally find they have better products and service.

 

[WebDog]

Ill look into the different options, I may offer a winch tray.

This weekend was going to be a prototype weekend, but the CNC fried a controller chip friday night so I am just going crazy in CAD getting all my ideas drawn up until the new controller comes monday...

 

[dbperformance96]

What about a tire carrier option also.....

 

[WebDog]

What about a tire carrier option also.....

That could be a option.

I am redesigning the rear bumper anyway to get away from using box tube, so there might be 4 versions.

* rear bumper
* rear bumper with tire carrier
* rear winch bumper
* rear winch bumper with tire carrier

 

[WebDog]

Here is a photo of the cut and fold rear bumper, i could easily fit a winch behind it with minimal design changes.

 

[dbperformance96]

I like it.... Do you use a trailer spindle for your tire carrier option?

 

[WebDog]

No, to keep the bumper profile it looks like I will be doing a custom double sheer setup. using a 1.125" grade 8 bolt as the pivot. Next week I should have all the parts to build the prototype.

 

[WebDog]

The cut and fold version is available for sale, uploading the standard rear as I type this.

Parts for tire carrier have been ordered.

 

[ryan6838]

Any news

 

[98XJLongBuild]

Is there any new update on the rear winch bumper. I would really be intersted in this one. Be really interesting if you can make it with the cut and fold match flawlessly with the bumper lines and still have a winch hid-a-way spot, also still incorporate the two reverse flood light holes.

 

[dbperformance96]

Webdog, been awhile any news on this? Are you still planning to build these?

 

[WebDog]

Its on my list of things to look into, I can't count the number of times I wished I had a winch on the back. Right now I am just swamped at the shop and probably won't have much time until I bring in more help to look into this.

 

[dbperformance96]

Happy to hear that your busy. I understand. This weekend I wish I had a rear winch would have been alot easier..... I guess if I want it that bad I'll have to get out the plasma and welder....

 

[mako my day]

Wish list....Rear bumper with spare tire mount, gas can mount, high lift, shovel, winch, bottle opener, hitch receiver, stripper pole. Strong as f%$k.
Keep it at $450 for the kit.
IN, WINNING.

 

[98XJLongBuild]

With in the next yeay I'll be in the market for one of these since I'm starting the build pile. I would really love to have one of these. I've already got a winch to go inot the spot.

 

[stumpXJ]

I built a rear winch bumper for mine, and love it. It will be a nice option for folks...

~ Stump

 

[TheCodeMonk]

Definitely would want a tire carrier for me and if a hidden winch mount could be done *and* a rear hitch hole implemented, I think you would be selling them like hotcakes. Talk about options!