Winch plate options for the Warn Rock Crawler front bumper?

L0jik · Mar 2, 2020

When I bought my TJ it came with Warn's Rock Crawler front bumper, which I rather like, but over the center section of the bumper was a small hoop with tabs to mount lights, along with some upgraded tow hooks. In order to get my winch on the bumper, I have to get rid of that hoop, which is smack dab in the middle of where the winch need to be. Now Warn has a winch plate listed on their website here, which I dont really love the look of, and was hoping to go with a cleaner look, so I was considering Posion Spider's Fairlead Mount.

Can I just mount the Poison Spider piece in-between the winch and the bumper itself? or do I need some other plate for reinforcement? Or is there a better option altogether?

IPerkWVU · Mar 2, 2020

Is the hoop just conected by the bumper bolts? If so you can. Probably use most winch plates and mount the hoop on top of the plate. I have an AtoZ Fab plate, just liked the look and it's stout.

freedom_in_4low · Mar 2, 2020

I have the Warn Rock Crawler stubby version, which came with a simple fairlead mount that just gets sandwiched between the bumper and the winch itself, and does not extend out to the bumper mounting bolts into the frame.

I would expect the same thing to work with the non-stubby version. If your bumper has winch provisions (specifically the bolt holes for the winch to bolt to) then I wouldn't think the full width winch plate would be necessary.

mastergunnera8 · Nov 4, 2021

Bumping this to the top... Just picked up a Warn RC front, now need a winch mount and eventually a winch. Please post up you ideas and pics!! Oh, If youre around Northern Virginia, and have either, then throw me a PM!!! Thanks!!!

Wildman · Nov 4, 2021

Smittybuilt plate

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CGEQ5E/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Rough Country

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2AEPNK/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Rugged Ridge

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004B61AYY/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Warn

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQFVDI/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Off Brand on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081PWSRF8/?tag=wranglerorg-20

mastergunnera8 · Nov 4, 2021

Wildman said:
Smittybuilt plate

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CGEQ5E/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Rough Country

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2AEPNK/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Rugged Ridge

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004B61AYY/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Warn

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQFVDI/?tag=wranglerorg-20
Off Brand on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081PWSRF8/?tag=wranglerorg-20

Thanks WM!! Appreciate!!! Id like the Warn, but without the price!!! lol... Yess, I do have a drill and know how to operate it...lol
...Take care out here hope ya'll are well....

Jerry Bransford · Nov 4, 2021

mastergunnera8 said:
Bumping this to the top... Just picked up a Warn RC front, now need a winch mount and eventually a winch. Please post up you ideas and pics!! Oh, If youre around Northern Virginia, and have either, then throw me a PM!!! Thanks!!!

Can you please post a good sharp well-lit (use a flash) close photo of that bumper especially showing the top of it? Are you still running the original front antiswaybar?

Brianj5600 · Nov 4, 2021

What is the reason for a raised winch plate?

Aluminum?

https://undercoverfab.com/aluminum-winch-plates/27-ucf-6061-t6-aluminum-winch-plate-for-jeep-tj.html

Wildman · Nov 4, 2021

mastergunnera8 said:
Thanks WM!! Appreciate!!! Id like the Warn, but without the price!!! lol... Yess, I do have a drill and know how to operate it...lol
...Take care out here hope ya'll are well....

Yes Warn comes with a premium price tag too. If you do a search you can find many other brands of winch plates. Heck Harbor Freight even sells one now.

Brianj5600 said:
What is the reason for a raised winch plate?

Aluminum?

https://undercoverfab.com/aluminum-winch-plates/27-ucf-6061-t6-aluminum-winch-plate-for-jeep-tj.html

My understanding and it could be wrong was for the winch to clear the swaybar if you were still running a stock bar.

Edit:
This is from the UCF site.

Designed for use with the standard 4 1/2" x 10" mounting pattern (fits Warn and most others). This winch plate sits far enough forward that you can still run the factory sway bar (unlike some others). The design of the front flange complements Hawse or roller fairleads.

So I think some plates sit back more and then you need it raised to clear the swaybar.

mastergunnera8 · Nov 4, 2021

Jerry Bransford said:
Can you please post a good sharp well-lit (use a flash) close photo of that bumper especially showing the top of it? Are you still running the original front antiswaybar?

I believe it is stock Sir…

mastergunnera8 · Nov 4, 2021

bumper...

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Brianj5600 · Nov 4, 2021

https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/warn-winch-plate.56113/

Jerry Bransford · Nov 4, 2021

Brianj5600 said:
What is the reason for a raised winch plate?

Aluminum?

https://undercoverfab.com/aluminum-winch-plates/27-ucf-6061-t6-aluminum-winch-plate-for-jeep-tj.html

A raised winch plate allows it to clear the factory antiswaybar. That particular mount looks like it positions the winch TOO far forward which can worsen the approach angle. I'd either go with a raised winch plate or replace the factory antiswaybar with the Antirock made by Rock Jock that mounts differently and does not require a raised winch mounting plate.

mastergunnera8 · Nov 4, 2021

Brianj5600 said:
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/warn-winch-plate.56113/

Thanks!! I saw that... but alas its on the other coast!!!...lolol

Wildman · Nov 4, 2021

mastergunnera8 said:
bumper...

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You either need to replace the stock swaybar with a Anti-Rock or SwayLoc or run a raised winch plate like Jerry said.

Username · Nov 4, 2021

I have this plate to mount my 8274, https://www.warn.com/winch-mount-97-06-jeep-wrangler-38671

If the plastic piece is missing, it clears the stock sway bar.

williambmac · Nov 4, 2021

mastergunnera8 said:
Thanks!! I saw that... but alas its on the other coast!!!...lolol

I have winch plate that I used with my old Warn Rock crawler bumper. It's not the raised style plate, but it does clear the stock sway bar. It's a little rusty and the powdercoat is lifting. It needs to be media blasted and repainted, has a fairlead on it. It's free to you if you cover the shipping.

Noslo65 · Nov 4, 2021

The raised plate keeps the winch flush with the front edge of the bumper if you are using the stock bumper. I have the Warn front bumper and a raised plate, the Warn bumper sticks out a bit further than the plate, like someone posted above in a photo.

Wildman · Nov 4, 2021

williambmac said:
I have winch plate that I used with my old Warn Rock crawler bumper. It's not the raised style plate, but it does clear the stock sway bar. It's a little rusty and the powdercoat is lifting. It needs to be media blasted and repainted, has a fairlead on it. It's free to you if you cover the shipping.

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Dang Nab MG there ya go...

mastergunnera8 · Nov 4, 2021

williambmac said:
I have winch plate that I used with my old Warn Rock crawler bumper. It's not the raised style plate, but it does clear the stock sway bar. It's a little rusty and the powdercoat is lifting. It needs to be media blasted and repainted, has a fairlead on it. It's free to you if you cover the shipping.

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Appreciated good Sir!! I love this forum...best one I'm on....Sent you a PM... softail Harley?

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