stock bumper bolts with winch?

[mrthieba]

Well, the title says it. Are the tj rubicon front t55 torx bolts strong enough for front winch? Are they similar strength to grade 8? thanks.

[aw12345]

Think about this warn winches mount to the plate with 4 x 3/8" bolts. Winch plate attaches with 4 x1/2" torx bolts and 2 x 10 mm bolts.

Guess what will let go first?

[mrthieba]

Winch bolts smaller and fewer. And I don't know the quality /strength of the Engo (yes I know, Chnese) bolts to winch plate. The winch plate came with new grade 8 bolts, but they are not long enough to go through Rubicon tow hooks. I'm no genious, but you're saying the stock torx bolt OK? And thanks for the quick reply.

I just bolted this on today. Taking family to Colorado to explore the area around St.Elmo, and unless I hook up with some other Jeepers there we'll be exploring solo, so I figured a winch might be a good idea.

[aw12345]

Look at it this way, bolts hold hook on that you use to drag your Jeep when it's stuck x 2 plus the 2 bolts that bolt the plate to the sway bar brackets. The winch will stay more than enough bolt to drag it up a straight cliff. Have fun on your trip

[RAT]

I've used my Superwinch to move literally hundreds of rocks and logs that weigh more than my Jeep, uphill and down. Worry more about bending your frame!

[mrthieba]

Thanks guys. And I feel much better now Rat!