Rough Country High Winch Installed

B MIller

Dec 16, 2022

Hello Members,

Just complete the Rough Country High Winch install. Here's my thoughts. Enjoy!

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Roughstock11, Mal

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Dec 16, 2022

In General I like NW Bronco videos… well thought out and great attention to detail!!!

NW Bronco is NOT your typical “blow hard” disingenuous influencer… as a fireman/first responder…. NW Bronco gets my respect and adulation.
Thank you for sharing…
On a side note… I did follow your fire extinguisher advice and install… thanks again!!!😁
Greetings from the SFBay Area!!!
-Tahotrvlr

Mal, LR48

Dec 16, 2022

B MIller
Hello Members,

Just complete the Rough Country High Winch install. Here's my thoughts. Enjoy!

Have you thought about a long strip of velcro instead of the zip tie to hold the hook? That way can reuse instead of cut and replace each time. Just my two cents. Great video.

Rpzemo171, BuckYeah

Dec 16, 2022

Tahotrvlr
In General I like NW Bronco videos… well thought out and great attention to detail!!!

NW Bronco is NOT your typical “blow hard” disingenuous influencer… as a fireman/first responder…. NW Bronco gets my respect and adulation.
Thank you for sharing…
On a side note… I did follow your fire extinguisher advice and install… thanks again!!!😁
Greetings from the SFBay Area!!!
-Tahotrvlr

Wow, thank you sir! I appriciate the kind words. I'm happy to hear the fire extinguisher mount worked well. I assume you used the BADASS MOTO GEAR mount with a 2.5 pound dry chemical?

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Dec 16, 2022

jlc64uk
Have you thought about a long strip of velcro instead of the zip tie to hold the hook? That way can reuse instead of cut and replace each time. Just my two cents. Great video.

Damn......that's a great idea. Thank you!

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Dec 16, 2022

Thanks for posting this. I'm sure your helpful tips and insights will come in handy to those installing this particular winch/plate setup. I realize you had to remove your amber lights from the center when you installed the winch. But I'm not sure if you mentioned why you couldn't have amber lights in the outer holes on the modular bumper.

Chris here. I drive a 2-door Velocity Blue 2023 Ford Bronco Badlands with Sasquatch, Lux, a 2.7L V6, and an automatic transmission. It’s fun.

"Stupidity is a more dangerous enemy of the good than malice." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Dec 16, 2022

I'm a big fan of this option. It sits higher than the Ford and JCR option, so the factory approach angle is also preserved. I'm surprised you don't use your front camera that often, I find it invaluable on trails. I will definitely order a Mountains2Metal camera relocation bracket as part of the installation. I'll think it will be easier to relocate the camera at the same time I remove the bumper to reposition the other sensors.

Thanks for taking a measurement of the wheel spacing so we know how the extra weight will affect the suspension. I haven't seen anyone else provide that information yet.

Roughstock11, B MIller

Dec 16, 2022

Happy day! My wife just told me that she needed another Christmas gift idea for me, so I told her to get me this winch plate. She pulled the trigger!

B MIller, Deano Bronc

Dec 16, 2022

B MIller
Hello Members,

Just complete the Rough Country High Winch install. Here's my thoughts. Enjoy!

TechnicalDisaster
Happy day! My wife just told me that she needed another Christmas gift idea for me, so I told her to get me this winch plate. She pulled the trigger!

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Dec 16, 2022

Mikey Smith
I used a Weber grill cover to protect mine. As with your cover, it has strings. So far, it has stayed on at speeds up to 80, but I haven't tried an auto car wash, probably just pop it off for that.

B MIller

Dec 16, 2022

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B MIller
Hello Members,

Just complete the Rough Country High Winch install. Here's my thoughts. Enjoy!

What is the weight for just the plate w/ out the winch? I don't see it listed on their site. Also, regarding your lights are you not interested in the bumper pocket options?

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Dec 16, 2022

#11

BuckYeah
Thanks for posting this. I'm sure your helpful tips and insights will come in handy to those installing this particular winch/plate setup. I realize you had to remove your amber lights from the center when you installed the winch. But I'm not sure if you mentioned why you couldn't have amber lights in the outer holes on the modular bumper.

I did try to relocate the 3" pod lights to the top of the bumper, but the back of the lights hit the grill. I need a bracket that will push the lights out about a 1/4". It's really close though.

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BuckYeah

Dec 16, 2022

#12

ne2000
What is the weight for just the plate w/ out the winch? I don't see it listed on their site. Also, regarding your lights are you not interested in the bumper pocket options?

The listed weight of the box on Amazon is 35 pounds without the winch. The listed weight of the winch is 64 pounds. Total is about 100 pounds.

I'd like to mount the lights above the bumper in case I remove the front bumper end caps for clearance.

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