Winch bumper

[Joe_Clark]

I am looking at trying to get a full replacement winch capable bumper for my 2018 Ram 1500.

I currently have a Westin brush guard and winch tray. It works but it is not what I want.

Now and do have a couple of requirements, 1) it needs to be less than or close to $2000. I'm not paying 4-5 grand for a bumper. 2) I do not want my truck to have a fat lip. Most of the winch bumpers I am finding have this ******** lip look. There is way more than enough room for the winch to fit within the frame.

I would consider the idea of one of the hidden winch plates from the company out of Canada, but I want a stouter front bumper as well with tow points etc.

Has anyone tried using one of the hidden winch plates with an aftermarket bumper that was not designed for a winch?

I am having a hard time finding what I am looking for. So, I implore the Ram community for some assistance.

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[6.7CumminsDrvr]

The Chassis Unlimited is a nice one IMO.

IIRC @ram1500rsm has one on his truck

 

[Joe_Clark]

The Chassis Unlimited is a nice one IMO.

IIRC @ram1500rsm has one on his truck

I was looking at that one, just trying to see if there are any other options that I'm not finding.

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[MoPowered]

Comes stock on my Power Wagon, try looking into changing over the front 1500 front hood and such over to the 2500 I saw it somewhere as a mod and it included all stock parts so you could feasibly junkyard hop for the parts. Do a little research I’m sure you'll find some info in that to help you out.

 

[OC455]

AEV has their front bumpers down to about $1300 right now: $1579 with the winch mount

https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/ram-1500-front-bumper/#auxiliary-bumper-lighting

 

[Joe_Clark]

AEV has their front bumpers down to about $1300 right now: $1579 with the winch mount

https://www.aev-conversions.com/product/ram-1500-front-bumper/#auxiliary-bumper-lighting

The problem there is insufficient stock on the base bumper

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[Joe_Clark]

Comes stock on my Power Wagon, try looking into changing over the front 1500 front hood and such over to the 2500 I saw it somewhere as a mod and it included all stock parts so you could feasibly junkyard hop for the parts. Do a little research I’m sure you'll find some info in that to help you out.

The issue here is when it is all priced out it is well over 2k even from a junk yard.

I would go with the Vice hidden winch mount and a rebel/warlock front end first, there is less fabrication since I have a 1500 not a 25/3500.

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[MoPowered]

Did you check the swap for the internals. The fenders are the same and I’m thinking it was the upper radiator support and the grill surround and they threw a front bumper, hood and light’s on it. I was thinking just doing the internal change for the rad support and grill would net you room for a winch mount and a stock 2500 front bumper? Just thought.

 

[azcoyote]

ADD has a decent winch bumper that doesn’t fat lip.

I think Barricade makes one too.

also thought about a hidden thing behind this
https://realtruck.com/p/add-stealth-fighter-front-bumper/v/ram/truck-1500/2018/

 

[azcoyote]

The problem there is insufficient stock on the base bumper

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I’m Watching for these online too. Diesel Performance has the. So does Ok4WD. Only the AEV Site shows the lowered price.

 

[ram1500rsm]

Not many options out there in the price range. I thought about it for months researching all kind of choices for a few months myself but decided to settle down with the Chassis Unlimited one because it's made in USA plus I doubt there is anything else out there with less of a chin for the same price and weight unless you go full custom.

The bumper has a modular design so the box you get is super compact I remember the package size from my ICI throphy bumper. Delivered by a freigth carrier, had to arrange delivery and they needed a forklift to put the box inside my garage. I can't ship it anywhere now that I'm selling it cause the size of the box I need exceeds what the normal carriers can take so I need to arrange a freigth company to pick it up for more money or drive it myself to a special shipping location 30 miles from where I live.The damn thing only weights 85lbs. I can only imagine transporting the 200-250lbs bumpers same size

Chassis unlimited is only 95lbs, I went light with the winch as well Smittybilt Comp 12K lbs , so the total weight in the nose is 150lbs. If you go with steel rope you could be looking at 200lbs total easy. Bumper has a couple of welded HD clevis mounts so you can install d-shacles for recovery points and you can lift the truck from there as well with a hi lift jack. Also has provisions for 6 led pods.

My other options were Warn (195lbs bumper only, big chin) or Barricade (made in China, better chin than Warn but still bulky, 95lbs as well)

Prices go higher from here on and most are in 200lbs or so range without the winch. Whiches are 50-100lbs more depending on options.

You can do the hidden winch from Vice but the stock bumper sucks. No clearance and it mounts with a bunch of plastic crap so you'll drag it a lot and is not sturdy enough for trail abuse. Don't waste your money on the factory one unless you're going to use your truck as a street tow vehicle.

 

[Joe_Clark]

Well that is pretty much where I ended up with, but I wanted to see if anyone else came up with a different conclusion.

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[ram1500rsm]

You can see the bumper here and browse all the RAM 1500 pics, figure is easier than just posting what i have since you can picture the bumper yourself with your truck and whatever mods you have currently.
https://www.instagram.com/chassis_unlimited/

 

[Mopar1987]

I love my chassis unlimited bumper. Got a 12k winch behind it and 4 fog lights. Light weight ,prior to winch obviously. And it does not fat lip. High and tight.

 

[OC455]

Not many options out there in the price range. I thought about it for months researching all kind of choices for a few months myself but decided to settle down with the Chassis Unlimited one because it's made in USA plus I doubt there is anything else out there with less of a chin for the same price and weight unless you go full custom.

The bumper has a modular design so the box you get is super compact I remember the package size from my ICI throphy bumper. Delivered by a freigth carrier, had to arrange delivery and they needed a forklift to put the box inside my garage. I can't ship it anywhere now that I'm selling it cause the size of the box I need exceeds what the normal carriers can take so I need to arrange a freigth company to pick it up for more money or drive it myself to a special shipping location 30 miles from where I live.The damn thing only weights 85lbs. I can only imagine transporting the 200-250lbs bumpers same size

Chassis unlimited is only 95lbs, I went light with the winch as well Smittybilt Comp 12K lbs , so the total weight in the nose is 150lbs. If you go with steel rope you could be looking at 200lbs total easy. Bumper has a couple of welded HD clevis mounts so you can install d-shacles for recovery points and you can lift the truck from there as well with a hi lift jack. Also has provisions for 6 led pods.

My other options were Warn (195lbs bumper only, big chin) or Barricade (made in China, better chin than Warn but still bulky, 95lbs as well)

Prices go higher from here on and most are in 200lbs or so range without the winch. Whiches are 50-100lbs more depending on options.

You can do the hidden winch from Vice but the stock bumper sucks. No clearance and it mounts with a bunch of plastic crap so you'll drag it a lot and is not sturdy enough for trail abuse. Don't waste your money on the factory one unless you're going to use your truck as a street tow vehicle.

Side note, check Fastenal for shipping.....I had huge items shipped to me through them.

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[Dean2]

Check out these guys. With the great exchange rate this should be a great option and they make excellent, strong Bumpers. You see a lot of them on oil patch trucks and if they can stand up to that they can stand up to near anything. They also are relatively light given how strong they are.

Bulletproof Bumpers

 

[DILLIGAF]

Im cheap so I just made my own mount out of 1/4 plate.