Front Bumper/Gill Gaurd

[KLAKEBRONCO]

That doesn't look to bad, how strong are they?

I've only heard good things from the guys that have them.
I don't have one yet but will soon. They are up the road from my inlaws so next time we visit after Christmas is when I'll get it

 

[arveetek]

Do I really need a 12k winch?
Isn't that overkill?

General rule of thumb is 1.5 times the weight of your rig.

https://www.warn.com/blog/2011/01/20/how_to_choose_the_right_winch.shtml

Curb (unloaded, dry) weight of a 1999 Suburban is between 5 and 6K. A fully loaded expedition rig can weight a lot more. That means your minimum size winch should be 9K, but larger would be better.

If your vehicle is stuck in some mud, that mud can have a very powerful suction that keeps your rig stuck, and a winch that is too small won't be able to pull you out.

Casey