I've been searching for a rear winch bumper that also incorporates a a swing-away tire carrier. Not much luck. I'm hoping to be able to tuck the winch up under the bed, so as not to have it 'hanging off the end'. Complicating things - I'd also like to retain the receiver hitch. I've seen the Aluminess, but am continuing to search for alternatives. Any thoughts or recommendations?
Dodge truck rear winch bumper
- Thread starter Wyohab
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Mighty Dodge Ram
Explorer
Get in line...I've been searching for two years. What year is your Dodge? The Gen 3s have a better selection available...nothing for Gen 2s other than Ranch Hand and a few others without the swing arms. I also have a winch I want to mount in the rear but I'm resigned to the fact that it will probably require a custom fab...probably a tube bumper. I'll be watching your progress. Good luck...:sombrero:
StumpXJ
SE Expedition Society
Build one, or have a fab shop build it if you arent able to. Its not too hard, and probably wouldnt cost much more (if any) for a fab shop to build a one off compared to the prices on some of these prefab units. I probably have less than $150 in materials in mine.
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chasespeed
Explorer
I second Stump...
I built my rear out of 2x6 by 3/8 thick rectangle. It is big enough to mount a swing arm or 2, double shear of course, and the distance between the bumper and receiver is for the winch... I have all the plate.. just need to finish....
Chase
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I built my rear out of 2x6 by 3/8 thick rectangle. It is big enough to mount a swing arm or 2, double shear of course, and the distance between the bumper and receiver is for the winch... I have all the plate.. just need to finish....
Chase
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