Rear winch bumper
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Rear winch bumper
I'd like to install a rear winch. I've looked at the Reunel website. That bumper looks good but seems "overbuilt" I don't plan on hauling any 20,000 lb bumper pull trailers. <br><br>Here's what I want: I'd like a rear step bumper that conceals a 15,000 lb electric winch and retains the factory receiver hitch.<br><br>I'm not sure the Reunel can retain the factory hitch. It seems heavier than necessary and also seems way over priced to me. What do you guys think?
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Re:Rear winch bumper
The Reunel uses the same frame holes as the factory hitch, so it must be removed to facilitate it's mounting (wanna buy a slightly used hitch? ). A receiver plate can be purchased for $100 that mounts immediately under the bumper with 2 humongous bolts and nuts. When not being used, it can be removed. The hitch, stainless skin, and holes for back-up lights, will run around $750, plus add another $120 for shipping. The things is rediculously over designed.......but I love mine. ;D
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When did you get yours? Their website lists that bumper at $1500.00 not including "accessaries," like the hitch. How much does it weigh (approximately)?<br><br>Anyone else know of someone that would custom build a bumper?
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Mine is not a winch bumper. But, the one you would want is the Double Channel Steel, $1000 with the stainless overlay, $150. I think that includes the receiver too. It comes standard with a black power coat if you don't want the stainless skin. Give them a call, the sales people are very friendly and helpful. BTW, I think the weight of mine is around 150 lbs.
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FYI, Layne at www.denveroffroad.com is going to design and build an aluminum hidden winch bumper for the rear of my 2500. I'll keep you posted, if interested.
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Sounds good. Layne haas been planning a rear bumper for some time, but I haven't seen anything. He very slow and methodical, so be prepared to wait. Here's a picture of the Reunel receiver plate bolts I was talking about.
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