So how hard is it to install one of the slimline type winch bumpers?

Hardest part for me was the mental prep of cutting the plastic bumper cover on a new truck. Did not remove the cover cut it in place. Then unbolted the underlining aluminum bumper. The use of a floor jack helped with the install, did it with the help of my wife. No regrets, I like the look. I went with the Southern Style slimline. Very well made product. Bought it on a group by. Winch is a Smittybilt X20. As previously mentioned the access bolts to mount the winch are tough with man sized hands.

 

I am already not running a front plate on my car. I would be playing with fire by not having one on the truck.

 

What model bumper is that. I didn’t find your build thread nor can I find that bumper on warns site. Tx.

 

Here it is. It’s an additional $51 off total $645 shipped.

There’s no build thread just several mods trying to keep stock looking

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI0KSpt8jz3gIVhonICh1qlgcWEAQYASABEgIhp_D_BwE

 

Too bad this deal wasn't around when I ordered my SSO Slimline. Probably would have went this route, no cutting.

 

Here are the instructions, seems very straight forward to me.

https://www.southernstyleoffroad.co...nt slimline Hybrid bumper INSTALLATION V2.pdf