Winch
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Running Warn EVO 10s
- Mar 23, 2021
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- 2021 Rubicon392, 2015 JK Willys Edition, 2014 RAM 1500 Limited, 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
I installed a Warn EVO 12s
My thoughts on a winch, that’s a must... even if ur not going to use it. They look awesome 
. In my opinion... you have a Rubi-392 correct? Do not get anything cheap for it. Spend the money and always get the best. You already have a rare Jeep, always install stuff others can only dream of having 
and keep our 392 rare and equiped with only the best of the best.
. In my opinion... you have a Rubi-392 correct? Do not get anything cheap for it. Spend the money and always get the best. You already have a rare Jeep, always install stuff others can only dream of having and keep our 392 rare and equiped with only the best of the best.
I have been stuck 3 times, no winch and all 3 took several hours to get it out. 2 of them sleepless nights. Already have the 12s platinum while the 392 is months away. Got a deal and thought it was going to be a long wait. Warn said they were a year behind. Got it in a few weeks. 10s is plenty but it was only 85 more for the 12s and its 2 pounds lighter for some reason. Not really a factor. Like the wireless remote but some complain on battery bleed. Testing the one I have and I can see the bleed but it's been over a month and half drained. I may do the battery bypass surgery.
- Mar 23, 2021
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- Current Rides
- 2021 Rubicon392, 2015 JK Willys Edition, 2014 RAM 1500 Limited, 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Further comments on installing a winch... I like vacationing in Southern Colorado and driving the high mountain, old mining roads/trails. I see a winch as a safety device that you hope you never need but it's much better to be prepared. Thanks for sharing your experience CPT Papa! BTW, it also makes a Jeep look like it should.....
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Ok went with the 12s and also ordered the factory 55 ultra hook and the new warn cover.. I now need to figure out something to do with the front license plate because I do not want to cover all of that bling up.. lol. Any recommendations?
Does the Warn 10 EVO fit into the factory bumper slot without modification?
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I’d think so. I went with the zeon platinum as someone on another forum told me it fit on the stock bumper.. I’ll let you know in a week.. lol
- Mar 23, 2021
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- 2021 Rubicon392, 2015 JK Willys Edition, 2014 RAM 1500 Limited, 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Yes, but you do need a winch plate kit from Maximus-3.com for the factory bumper (about $350). I installed a Warn 12s EVO (same size as the 10 EVO) in the factory bumper with this Maximus-3 kit. See picture in my previous post on this subject. The stinger bar was also from Maximus-3. It does not interfere much with the trail cam.
Will you be using a Warn winch plate kit or the Mopar one?
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Move to Arizona...no front plate required...
Will the plate warn sells work on the stock bumper?
From what I've read it does. However, the installation is a little clunkier (bolt/bracket placements and such) than with the Mopar plate.
Thank you
Toss the plate, keep the bling
- Jun 11, 2021
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- 2021 392, 72 CJ5, 2001 MK23 MTVR, 2005 RAM SRT-10 CE, 2006 Liberty CRD, 2016 RAM 2500 CRD
I'm currently installing a Warn Zeon 12 S Platinum with the Warn winch base plate, one thing I can say it's a very tight fit to the point I'm going to trim the bumper mount plate, I don't like how close the winch is to the bumper mount it actually is rubbing on it, has anyone else experienced this? Using all Warn products?
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