“I got this bumper and the skid plate and had them powder coated with a smooth black satin finish that matchs my Poison Spyder rear bumper perfectly. The bumper is recessed for the winch and it is deep enough that no part of the winch block air flow to the grill. I like the round holes for the lights as they match my stock fog lights that I reused in this bumper. There are no installation instructions or videos so I just had to figure out on my own how to install it. Luckily it was easy. Only issue is that the four tapped holes did not line up close enough for the bolts to go through the existing holes on the frame. It was easy enough to fix by drilling out the holes on the Jeep frame until they were big enough to line up the bolts. But you will need at least a 15 inch drill bit that is sharp and a large drill. I wish the shackle tabs were a wee bit wider as you need to double up on plastic isolators to keep the shackles from swinging and clanking (shackles not includied). My 12000 winch fit prefectly in the predilled holes in the recessed winch plate. Definitely install the winch before installing the bumper and the skid plate. No way to get to the winch bolts otherwise. Skid plate really completes the look and fully protects the electric swaybar diconnect and I would not get the bumper without the skid plate. Especially if you have a Rubicon. When I got done I had these 2 giant bolts left over. I am trying to find out from Artec where they go.”
“This is a great idea but not easy install. It has Riv nuts and a interesting tool to use with it. I ended up not being able to use it. I would have to remove too many parts of the rig. If you have a Rubicon dont buy but rather cut a little bit off original armor and it will work great.”
“Pretty easy install just bolts right into place with only having to drill two holes into the frame and installing the nutserts Its a heady duty skid to protect that sway bar disconnect.”
