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
 

Zuber

Active member
+2 on Buckstop. In aluminum it just about saves the weight of the winch (with synth).

I had an M16000 in one. But, all I use now is the Horror Fright 12k for about 1/6 the cost and maybe better reliability.
 

UglyViking

Well-known member
Lots of options depending on budget and price, a lot of great ones shared here, although I'm not sure that all of them will fit your full frame winch. That said, considering the more limited option for full frame winch bumpers, it may be best to look at reselling your current winch and replacing it with a mid frame design, especially if you're gonna stick in the 12k range. Whatever little you lose in capability there you can likely easily make up for with an additional pulley point.
 

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