Winch wire hitting bumper

drew165 · Post by **drew165** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:52 pm

The power wagon winches factory are inside the bumper. Is there anything I can do so when I use the winch that it doesn't drag on the bumper ? Like a fare lead attached to the outside of the bumper?

Stickman · Post by **Stickman** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:31 am

Didn't you already ask this? And we said don't pull on extreme angles and it won't happen?

leo72987 · Post by **leo72987** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:39 am

Honestly they have been using this design for ten years without issues lol. The winch is not designed to be operated at such a steep angle were you're hitting the bumper... However there are indeed options for you. First option buy a good set of recovery gear with snatch blocks which will allow you to change your winch angles... Another is to replace your entire front bumper with a winch bumper however they are heavy and bulky looking and I honestly don't think it' worth it. The only one that i'm aware of that is light a good looking is the one below.

http://www.aluminess.com/dodge/dodge-po ... nt-bumper/

This bumper designed for power wagons meaning it uses the factory winch mount. You would have to call to see if they have a model for your model year but once again a cheaper route would be to just buy some some gear. Me personally I wouldn't go bolting on a hawse fairlead to the front of your bumper... It screams warranty void lol.

drew165 · Post by **drew165** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:42 am

Stickman wrote:Didn't you already ask this? And we said don't pull on extreme angles and it won't happen?

I did but didn't come up with a solution yet, my bad

SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 1:13 pm

I think it was determined to be a non-issue. Just pick up the appropriate recovery gear and you shouldn't run into the problem you've mentioned.

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drew165 · Post by **drew165** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:24 pm

Ok thanks guys.

SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 6:12 pm

drew165 wrote:Ok thanks guys.

You could always do what I did, but it's an expensive option. Recovery gear is your least expensive bet, but even I have the same recovery gear.

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drew165 · Post by **drew165** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:20 pm

How much was that bumper? That's nice!!!

SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:27 pm

That was one of my first mods ... The factory bumpers are too weak for the rocky terrain here in AZ. I think I paid around $2,250 for it. I have Trailready bumpers front and rear ... With the Whiteknuckle Rock Sliders, I'm pretty well armored now ...

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RustyPW · Post by **RustyPW** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:43 pm

How strong is that rear Trailready bumper?

SheepdogOutdoorsman · Post by **SheepdogOutdoorsman** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 11:03 pm

RustyPW wrote:How strong is that rear Trailready bumper?

It's pretty solid. The specs are on their website. I'm very happy with the setup.

http://www.trailready.com/bumpers/02_ram.html

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drew165 · Post by **drew165** » Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:53 am

Nice set up!!!

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