Are ARB the only player left for simple large frame winch bumpers for 4th gen Ram 2500?

urbex

Observer
Picked up a '17 CCLB Cummins Ram 2500 a year ago, and finally get around to setting the thing up to be more than just a daily commuter. Went hunting for a winch bumper to hang my existing Warn M12 on, and was rather shocked to find to there's a whole lot nothing for large frame winch bumpers for these trucks. Plenty for the mid frame winches, but virtually nothing for large frame.

I found the ARB, then the Warn and TJM that have discontinued theirs....and a couple others that look like they came off the set of a Transformers movie.
I prefer the simple, rectangular-ish bumper that sticks out a bit, because then it also makes a handy step for underhood work. I actually really liked the TJM for this reason -
tjm_ram_bumper.jpg


I'm not wild about the modular look of the ARB, but then function always wins over form in my book, and I don't want to go to a smaller winch if I can avoid it...and if the ARB ends up being the only option here, I'd rather have a look I don't like than a function I don't like.
 

TommyG

Adventurer
Chassis Unlimited has a couple of designs.


 

csj

New member
I've got a m12 in my Mercenary bumper going on 10 years now.
Check CJC off road they sell them and quite a few others, they should be able to tell you what fits what.
 

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Peter_n_Margaret

Adventurer
Not remotely like your vehicle, but my winch is mounted directly to the chassis which is where all the loads go. The original bumper has a small mod to accommodate the cable and fairlead.
The winch mount is not visible.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
 

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