Seeking feedback/pictures/setup info on what people may be running for winch bumpers if you have an extended aircon nose, and even then, if you had to trim out the grill to make things work.
I've got my hands on a Rovers North bumper that would require me to trim the grill once fitted so I'm trying to see what other options are.
Awesome. Any pics of the amount of trimming you did? What would be helpful as well is the tray-to-bottom-grill fascia measurement.
I've got a Warn Zeon winch and I'm trying to figure out a decent bumper to get things to line up. The one I have right now I'm less than impressed with for fitment, but looking at options.
With yours, I'm also assuming other AC-oriented tubular Terrafirma is the same, less the A bar?
I guess are you chopping the grill, or nose piece and grill? The aircon nose sticks out ~2" over the normal flat-faced facia, and it sure ain't $27 for the combo.
oh boy...that is a serious problem. In your original post, you said, "trim the grill", which absolutely doesn't mean cutting into the grill surround. Two totally different parts.
If your bumper requires you to cut the grill mount/surround, you really should get a different bumper. I don't think I've ever seen anyone cut into their grill surround. That is extremely unusual and typically a non-starter. Most trim cutouts into the grill - not the grill surround.
The only people who do this are the super-hardcore 8274 guys who want to maximize the front breakover angle. But that's...quite hardcore.
oh boy...that is a serious problem. In your original post, you said, "trim the grill", which absolutely doesn't mean cutting into the grill surround. Two totally different parts.
If your bumper requires you to cut the grill mount/surround, you really should get a different bumper.
Rockware will probably be a custom job - you'll have to give Matt your winch dimensions and how much further out it needs to be compared to their standard bumper.
The Zeon 12 is pretty big. 7.5" deep - 8" deep to be safe.
Here are some photos of zeons and other winches on Defenders with AC grill surrounds.
A bunch of those look like Devon4x4 bumpers which I've never heard of before. Anyone ever order from there or use their stuff? (I doubt there's a US distributor...)
I built some bumper spacers for my ARB and tied them back to the through hole through the frame with 1/4" steel straps - its worked for me for over 12 years.
This bumper was built by a OVLR club member for a RRC. I cut off the mounts and welded on the 110 NAS bumper extensions (available from RN). Along with some other mods it fits perfectly, no interference. It is 3x8 HSS 3/16 thick. Fits nicely and is super robust as well it kinda looks like it belongs with the bumper end caps.
Ok, I have the same issue, but I was wondering if a RRC or D1 ARB winch bumper would work on this application. I have come across some that are pretty cheap, but I don't want to jump on them if they won't work. Any ideas? I am continuing to dig, but have not found enough information yet.
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