Strength of TAB front bumper receiver

sailorcolin

Observer
Im looking into getting a TAG front bumper made. I would like to get a on with the receiver due to parking trailers and wanting to have a removable winch. I want a removable winch because I would like to use it on the rear receiver hitch as well.

My question is, is the front receiver strong enough to to use a winch on? Is it as strong as a plate mounted winch?

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wreckdiver1321

Overlander
ARB, Shrockworks, or Hefty Fabworks are your best options.

ARB is pretty light compared to the other two, but very strong. You could have it almost immediately, but they do also give you a very slight loss to approach angle since they do stick out kind of far. It's not that bad and most people don't notice it, but it's there. I prefer the looks of the ARB, the fit and finish is fantastic.

Shrockworks is a great company to deal with, but the wait times are horrendous. Think 3-4 months for a bumper. Some people do get them before, but it's not super common. They are super strong, but also quite heavy. They are great for approach angle though, and they look pretty good. I have one of their skidplates, and the quality of welds and bends is excellent.

Hefty is a company very similar to Shrockworks. They're a small fab shop, so wait times are kind of long (about the same as Shrock), but they make a great product. Their bumpers are very heavy duty and very strong, but heavy like the Shrock. They offer a much improved approach angle, but I've heard their powder coating sucks. I really like the way their bumpers look.

The ridiculously long wait thing is kind of how it goes for custom fab shops unfortunately. But those are the ones I've heard are worth waiting for.
 

Robert Bills

Explorer
If you want a front receiver strong enough for winching that incorporates the factory bumper cover for a stock look, check out these products from RockyMtnX, a member of TheNewX.org:

Factory Bumper Winch Mount (can be ordered with a front receiver upon special request)
http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39914


Front Receiver Hitch Bumper (uses factory bumper cover)
http://www.thenewx.org/forum/showthread.php?t=62890

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I have seen it in use. It is as strong or stronger than the aftermarket bumpers from Shrock.


If you are interested in either product, send a private message to RockyMtnX on TheNewX.org.
 

sailorcolin

Observer
Ya i just got an ear full about why I should now buy an TAG bumper on TheNewX. Thanks for the links to the front receiver hitch
 

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