Thank you for the comment. I did a few test runs of the install and found this was the easiest way to get the bumper nuts on...your comment was dead on.
@@4x4campingcorps I do not think we can install the Zeon winches this way (drop it in from above after tightening the bumper back on first as shown in your video). Can we?
@@4x4campingcorps isn’t the fuse needed in case the wire’s insulation is rubbed off and shorts to a piece of steel or just anywhere between the battery and the winch? I’m not a car guy and I’m trying to set up a winch on the back of the jeep
Thank you Nawaf, I appreciate your comment. I absolutely LOVE the plate holder. I’ve had a few other brands and this one is by far the best quality. It’s a little more expensive, but definitely worth it.
The sun will destroy the synthetic line (which is expensive to replace!). Since I’ve been wrapping mine, I’ve never had an issue…it will save you a bunch of money down the road.
I haven’t either and I always wondered why people would remove the bumper or not install the bumper until the winch was in place. I measured it and it seems like it would fit. I guess this video just proved it!
Now to replace that hook with a shackle mount and store it behind the license plate, saving the paint on the bumper and recovery hook. Then you can lose the gorilla tape also. Question: Do these ZEON winches come with wireless remotes or do we have to purchase them separately?
All of those changes may be coming in the future!! From what I’ve seen with the Zeon winches, is it depends on the package you buy; some have wireless remotes, some are plug in. Be sure to get the one that can operate on batteries or plug in, that way you have a backup plan in case the batteries are dead…
Did you find that the Blue Ox base plate catch on anything when you are offroading. COuld you discribe or show a template of want you had to cut off of the steel skid plate? Thanks for your help.
Hi Deet, the BlueOx base plate does reduce the approach angle, but I haven’t had any issues with it so far. The benefit far outweighed the downside from what I’ve experienced.,
Hi, yes the metal baseplate is an extra. The best thing to do is have the baseplate and winch ready to install at the same time, then you only have to take the bumper off once. I had to do it twice which created extra work. If I could do it over again, I would have had them both ready.
Hi Pooya, since I was installing a Warn Winch, I decided to buy the Warn winch plate to match. Here is the link: www.justforjeeps.com/101255.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-PjAzZmj7QIVARLnCh0Pfws2EAQYAiABEgJMrfD_BwE
Hi ! Does the weight of the winch make the JLUR lean forward ? About to do the same and wondering if I need to also put .5" spacer to front suspension ? Thanks
Hi Felix, the winch + synthetic line weights approx. 60lbs and the Winch Plate I had already installed (not shown in the video) is about 40 pounds. The total added weight is approx. 100lbs, which didn't change the Jeeps stance or make it lean forward. Hope this helps!
@@4x4campingcorps Yes thanks ! Did you use the Warn winch plate ? Does the steel bumper group include the steel skid plate or its an add on ? I haven't received my JLUR yet ... still impatiently waiting on my order.
I did use a warn winch plate. Since I had a warn winch I wanted to use the warn winch plate to make sure the holes lined up correctly. As for the skid plate, yes that came with the vehicle; it was part of the steel bumper package.
Thanks for the video. Perfect timing since I was in the process of figuring out what package of winch, tow bar, and winch plate would work with my OEM steel bumper package. Question, did you have to do any grinding, cutting, or any other mods to get that tow bar attachment point to fit ?
Hi John, yes I did have to use an angle grinder to cut off about 2" from each side of the factory skid plate in order for the tow bar to fit. At first I was just going to remove the skid plate and leave it off, then changed my mind and decided to cut & reinstall it instead. After taking the measurements, in only took a few minutes to cut, and almost all of the attachment points for the skid plate could still be used, so it still stays on nice and tight. Thank you for your comment ;-).
I really liked your video, simple and easy to follow. Just out of curiosity, do you have the video on how to install the winch plate? If you don't, where I can find one that it's as good as yours?
Hi Jose, thank you for your comment! When we made this video, the winch plate had already been installed; unfortunately we didn’t take any footage. In the next few weeks we are going to make a new video showing how to install the winch plate…stay tuned!
Hi Orlando, the flat tow bar baseplate is after market (it did not come with the Jeep), and is by “Blue Ox”. Here is the link to the one I bought: www.amazon.com/Blue-Ox-BX1139-Wrangler-Unlimited/dp/B07CP6ZBTS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=2020+jeep+wrangler+blue+ox+baseplate&qid=1606495536&replacementKeywords=blue+ox+baseplate&sr=8-1-spons&vehicle=2020-42-356------------&vehicleName=2020+Jeep+Wrangler&psc=1&smid=A3507MDIA5D1K5&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTVlOVDJIVUQ1NThJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDYxMTcxMTZKVE5DWExGRzY4RiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDAxNzE0Mk9TNkU5S1pINlU1TSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Thanks for the great video. I’m curious why you don’t install the winch on the plate before you put the bumper back on. Would seem easier? What am I missing?
Hi Jeff, thank you for the comment. After doing a test run of the install, before I shot the video, I found it was too difficult to re-install the bumper nuts with the winch in place: there wasn't enough space to maneuver the socket wrench. The re-install could be done either way, this was just a preference...
@@4x4campingcorps makes total sense now as I watch other install videos. I like your way. I noticed your blue ox baseplate. Did you do an install video for that? I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Sorry for the late response but here's the link to winch plate over at Northridge 4x4. They have some some of the best customer service not to mention great info on installation as well. www.northridge4x4.com/part/front-bumper-accessories/101255-warn-oe-rubicon-winch-carrier?gclid=CjwKCAiAyPyQBhB6EiwAFUuaksr5AYcNhXDdKj4OC-gJw9_D6PK7PEhK-InCAqtIQ1NIN0Q_fVxNkxoCwS0QAvD_BwE
Hi Harry, here is the link for the license plate holder - www.amazon.com/Cascadia-4x4-Flipster-V2-compatible/dp/B00S8I4JD0/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Cascadia+4x4+Flipster+V3+-+Winch+License+Plate+Mounting+System+-+Hawse+%26+Roller+Fairlead+Compatible&qid=1620511310&s=automotive&sr=1-1 I will also post this link in the descritption. Thank you for your comment. Tim
Harry, somehow I missed your question from 3 years ago. So sorry for the slow response. Here is a link to a video I made of unboxing some items, including the license plate holder: ruclips.net/video/qmt_qKpJC0I/видео.htmlsi=uqo51lFkyR2YFl_2 This is the best license plate holder I’ve seen, and it’s holding up great to this day…
I was surprised too, but no fuse needed. The wire is very heavy gauge and will draw the battery dry under full load without damaging the winch, so a fuse is not needed to protect it.
Also, due to the wire being such thick gauge it won’t melt or burn under full load either; it’s big enough to handle all the power a battery can put out.
oopps BAD. put the winch in Before the bumper. Most winches will NOT fit into the bumper opening. Remove bumber, Install winch plate, install winch, and then put bumper back on. Bolt temp on winch plate for winch alignment; BAD idea. I purchased a MOPAR winch plate. the front bolts interfered with the bumper plate for the bumper bolts. ground the bolts down some and notched the plate on the bumper.
Hi, thank you for your comment. If I did this again, I would put the winch on before the bumper. Lining up the bolts was a bit tricky with the bumper in place (it took longer than it needed to). It would have been easier to secure the winch and run the cables prior to having the bumper on; you have more open space to work around the winch. This install worked out ok as I took measurements before installing to make sure everything would fit, before I put it on, but in hindsight it would have been easier to put the bumper on afterwards.
Heavy duty winch plate needed; must be able to support 10k lbs of pull force. Unfortunately they don’t come pre-installed on the jeeps (jeep if you are listening, add a winch plate from the factory!!!)
Different approach from the other videos I've seen for the install. Definitely eliminates the pain of getting the 4 bumper nuts on
Thank you for the comment. I did a few test runs of the install and found this was the easiest way to get the bumper nuts on...your comment was dead on.
@@4x4campingcorps I do not think we can install the Zeon winches this way (drop it in from above after tightening the bumper back on first as shown in your video). Can we?
@@primechoi9858 I am wanting to know this as well. Really like the way this method allows access to the inner bumper bolts.
Hey dear stoneyt you are showing the smartest way to install a WARN winch.😊thank you
Thank you for your post, glad you liked the video!
Good video! Nice you added a list of required tools. Thanks!
Hi Randy, glad you enjoyed it. I hope this video helps if you ever add a winch.
@@4x4campingcorps isn’t the fuse needed in case the wire’s insulation is rubbed off and shorts to a piece of steel or just anywhere between the battery and the winch? I’m not a car guy and I’m trying to set up a winch on the back of the jeep
Thanks for the video! I plan to install a winch soon. This is helpful.
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thanks for listing all the tools needed, that really helped!
You're welcome. Glad that helped...
Great and nice work, i like the plate holder a lot thanks for sharing
Thank you Nawaf, I appreciate your comment. I absolutely LOVE the plate holder. I’ve had a few other brands and this one is by far the best quality. It’s a little more expensive, but definitely worth it.
Great video, thank you, really great idea on wrapping the rope, I just ordered a winch myself and will def do that.
The sun will destroy the synthetic line (which is expensive to replace!). Since I’ve been wrapping mine, I’ve never had an issue…it will save you a bunch of money down the road.
Very helpful and a quality video with tools and bloopers
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EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! THANKZZ FOR SHARING!!!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
I've never seen the bumper put on before the winch. I didn't know the winch would fit in the cavity from the top.
It made it much easier to install it after the bumper was on, just make sure to double check the measurements to make sure it will fit.
I haven’t either and I always wondered why people would remove the bumper or not install the bumper until the winch was in place. I measured it and it seems like it would fit. I guess this video just proved it!
Now to replace that hook with a shackle mount and store it behind the license plate, saving the paint on the bumper and recovery hook. Then you can lose the gorilla tape also. Question: Do these ZEON winches come with wireless remotes or do we have to purchase them separately?
All of those changes may be coming in the future!!
From what I’ve seen with the Zeon winches, is it depends on the package you buy; some have wireless remotes, some are plug in. Be sure to get the one that can operate on batteries or plug in, that way you have a backup plan in case the batteries are dead…
Did you find that the Blue Ox base plate catch on anything when you are offroading. COuld you discribe or show a template of want you had to cut off of the steel skid plate? Thanks for your help.
Hi Deet, the BlueOx base plate does reduce the approach angle, but I haven’t had any issues with it so far. The benefit far outweighed the downside from what I’ve experienced.,
Looks great...is the metal base plate an extra from Warn?...thanks.
Hi, yes the metal baseplate is an extra. The best thing to do is have the baseplate and winch ready to install at the same time, then you only have to take the bumper off once. I had to do it twice which created extra work. If I could do it over again, I would have had them both ready.
May you please send the link to buy the Winch plate?
Thanks.
Hi Pooya, since I was installing a Warn Winch, I decided to buy the Warn winch plate to match.
Here is the link: www.justforjeeps.com/101255.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-PjAzZmj7QIVARLnCh0Pfws2EAQYAiABEgJMrfD_BwE
Hi ! Does the weight of the winch make the JLUR lean forward ? About to do the same and wondering if I need to also put .5" spacer to front suspension ? Thanks
Hi Felix, the winch + synthetic line weights approx. 60lbs and the Winch Plate I had already installed (not shown in the video) is about 40 pounds. The total added weight is approx. 100lbs, which didn't change the Jeeps stance or make it lean forward. Hope this helps!
@@4x4campingcorps Yes thanks ! Did you use the Warn winch plate ? Does the steel bumper group include the steel skid plate or its an add on ? I haven't received my JLUR yet ... still impatiently waiting on my order.
I did use a warn winch plate. Since I had a warn winch I wanted to use the warn winch plate to make sure the holes lined up correctly. As for the skid plate, yes that came with the vehicle; it was part of the steel bumper package.
@@4x4campingcorps awesome! Thanks
Thanks for the video. Perfect timing since I was in the process of figuring out what package of winch, tow bar, and winch plate would work with my OEM steel bumper package. Question, did you have to do any grinding, cutting, or any other mods to get that tow bar attachment point to fit ?
Hi John, yes I did have to use an angle grinder to cut off about 2" from each side of the factory skid plate in order for the tow bar to fit. At first I was just going to remove the skid plate and leave it off, then changed my mind and decided to cut & reinstall it instead. After taking the measurements, in only took a few minutes to cut, and almost all of the attachment points for the skid plate could still be used, so it still stays on nice and tight. Thank you for your comment ;-).
Great how-to video!
Thank you Adam, glad it helped...
I really liked your video, simple and easy to follow. Just out of curiosity, do you have the video on how to install the winch plate? If you don't, where I can find one that it's as good as yours?
Hi Jose, thank you for your comment! When we made this video, the winch plate had already been installed; unfortunately we didn’t take any footage. In the next few weeks we are going to make a new video showing how to install the winch plate…stay tuned!
sweet! I have the same winch. I need to get a cover!
I love this winch...and be ready to buy a new cover every year, the CA sun eats them up! (Even the neoprene covers sprayed with protectant!)
So much easier to install the 4 winch bolts before mounting the bumper back on .
I’m glad to hear that helped. The tricky part was getting them to stay in place, but once you do that it the rest is easy.
Is that a flat tow bracket already on the Jeep? What kind is it?
Hi Orlando, the flat tow bar baseplate is after market (it did not come with the Jeep), and is by “Blue Ox”. Here is the link to the one I bought:
www.amazon.com/Blue-Ox-BX1139-Wrangler-Unlimited/dp/B07CP6ZBTS/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=2020+jeep+wrangler+blue+ox+baseplate&qid=1606495536&replacementKeywords=blue+ox+baseplate&sr=8-1-spons&vehicle=2020-42-356------------&vehicleName=2020+Jeep+Wrangler&psc=1&smid=A3507MDIA5D1K5&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTVlOVDJIVUQ1NThJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDYxMTcxMTZKVE5DWExGRzY4RiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDAxNzE0Mk9TNkU5S1pINlU1TSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Did you have to order the winch Tray
Yes, unfortunately that must be purchased separately, and it’s around $400. I ordered mine from: www.quadratec.com
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comment, appreciate your support!
Thank you for watching! Please check out our other videos…
is gorila tape uv resistant?
It’s lasted over 2 years and is still holding up….eventually I’ll replace it with fresh tape, but so far so good…
Thanks for the great video. I’m curious why you don’t install the winch on the plate before you put the bumper back on. Would seem easier? What am I missing?
Hi Jeff, thank you for the comment. After doing a test run of the install, before I shot the video, I found it was too difficult to re-install the bumper nuts with the winch in place: there wasn't enough space to maneuver the socket wrench. The re-install could be done either way, this was just a preference...
@@4x4campingcorps makes total sense now as I watch other install videos. I like your way. I noticed your blue ox baseplate. Did you do an install video for that? I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Where's the winch plate link ?
Sorry for the late response but here's the link to winch plate over at Northridge 4x4. They have some some of the best customer service not to mention great info on installation as well.
www.northridge4x4.com/part/front-bumper-accessories/101255-warn-oe-rubicon-winch-carrier?gclid=CjwKCAiAyPyQBhB6EiwAFUuaksr5AYcNhXDdKj4OC-gJw9_D6PK7PEhK-InCAqtIQ1NIN0Q_fVxNkxoCwS0QAvD_BwE
what is the make and model of that license plate holder?
Hi Harry, here is the link for the license plate holder - www.amazon.com/Cascadia-4x4-Flipster-V2-compatible/dp/B00S8I4JD0/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Cascadia+4x4+Flipster+V3+-+Winch+License+Plate+Mounting+System+-+Hawse+%26+Roller+Fairlead+Compatible&qid=1620511310&s=automotive&sr=1-1
I will also post this link in the descritption.
Thank you for your comment.
Tim
Harry, somehow I missed your question from 3 years ago. So sorry for the slow response.
Here is a link to a video I made of unboxing some items, including the license plate holder:
ruclips.net/video/qmt_qKpJC0I/видео.htmlsi=uqo51lFkyR2YFl_2
This is the best license plate holder I’ve seen, and it’s holding up great to this day…
No fuse for the winch? You’re Kidding ?
I was surprised too, but no fuse needed. The wire is very heavy gauge and will draw the battery dry under full load without damaging the winch, so a fuse is not needed to protect it.
Also, due to the wire being such thick gauge it won’t melt or burn under full load either; it’s big enough to handle all the power a battery can put out.
oopps BAD. put the winch in Before the bumper. Most winches will NOT fit into the bumper opening.
Remove bumber, Install winch plate, install winch, and then put bumper back on.
Bolt temp on winch plate for winch alignment; BAD idea.
I purchased a MOPAR winch plate. the front bolts interfered with the bumper plate for the bumper bolts.
ground the bolts down some and notched the plate on the bumper.
Hi, thank you for your comment. If I did this again, I would put the winch on before the bumper. Lining up the bolts was a bit tricky with the bumper in place (it took longer than it needed to). It would have been easier to secure the winch and run the cables prior to having the bumper on; you have more open space to work around the winch. This install worked out ok as I took measurements before installing to make sure everything would fit, before I put it on, but in hindsight it would have been easier to put the bumper on afterwards.
Warn 10s Winch is $750 (Amazon), and the Winchplate is only...$300?! 1/2 the cost of a new winch? WTF?
Heavy duty winch plate needed; must be able to support 10k lbs of pull force. Unfortunately they don’t come pre-installed on the jeeps (jeep if you are listening, add a winch plate from the factory!!!)