Warn bumper & mounting plate issues...

Just a warning to everyone. If you purchase a Warn Rock Crawler bumper, winch mounting plate, and brushguard... be ready for some fabrication time. It seems everything does not match up, so I decided to call Warn and ask a few questions. The Warn rep I talked used to own a 74 cj5, so I figured he could answer my questions. Boy was I ever so wrong! He didn't have a clue! The bolts they supplied will not fit (some of them), some are not long enough, and a grinder will be used on the bumper and frame extensions. Don't get me wrong, I'm not whining here. I just expect a company like Warn to be better than this. Maybe I should look at this on the bright side... I get to spend some more quality with my Jeep... but not wheeling. Hmmm...

Anyway, just some info for everyone to keep in mind. R)

 

Ah, the joys of universal fit parts on old, old vehicles. Gotta expect a little more, shall we say, entertainment value

 

Ah yes, entertainment value. It certainly is that. I have learned that you cannot always believe what you are told. The funny thing is, I called Warn before I ordered these parts. I talked to the same rep as I did 3 days ago.

Anyway, I went and got new bolts today. Probably got more than what I need, but I always like having some extra sitting around the garage. I am going to weld up all of the holes on the frame, and start from scratch. Probably call Warn and tell their R&D group I have at better design of their parts based on my modifications! HA! Then tell them they can buy the rights for a cool million! R) That's not being greedy is it? R) R) R)

 

Where's the fun in purchasing a bumper...?
Save the hassle and disappointment and make your own!