Can you put a winch on a Grand Cherokee?

Can you put a winch on a Grand Cherokee?

This winch mount fit perfectly behind my 2019 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk! Installation instructions were spot on and made it easy to fit. The winch was perfect with minimal trimming.

What is a winch on a boat?

A boat winch is a dedicated piece of equipment that mounts to the bow-stop of a trailer. It is used to either pull the boat out of the water or allow the boat to slide backwards into the water at a controlled rate.

How long does it take to install a winch on a Jeep?

2 Hrs the most. Power tools are your friend. The oem steel bumpers have long screws and using a wrench will definitely take some time. Be sure to use zip ties for the cables.

How big of a boat winch do I need?

Winch Weight Capacities The general rule is to select a winch with a capacity rating of at least 3/4th the combined weight of your boat, motor, fuel and gear. If so, the load on the winch will be higher, and you should select a winch with capacity closer to the actual weight of the fully-equipped boat.

Where is the winch mount kit on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Pictured at left is the hidden Winch Mount kit AND our Bumper Combo kit (Bumper and Brush Bar). This Grand Cherokee is loaded up with optional IPF square lights, and a set of Supersliders as well.

Do you need a Bolton winch for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The Rocky Road winch mounting kit comes with the necessary mounting/hardware. The Rocky Road winch mount kit is a full bolton system, no welding is required. You do need to make some cuts on the original crossmember, but this kit is designed for folks who are handy working on a Jeep to do at home.

Can a bumper kit be installed without a winch?

The Bumper kits can be ordered and installed without the winch opening (no photos) if you wish. Although, the winch mount is still required to mount the bumper kits to your Jeep. See the notes in the italicized font above for more information on the bumper mounting.

How do you open a Jeep Cherokee door?

Disconnect the door retainer that holds the door open either by hammering the pin upwards, by unbolting it, or by cutting it off. Unbolt the door from the hinges or in the older Jeep Cherokee’s case, cut the hinges with a sawzall.

Do you need a winch for a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Many Grand Cherokee owners actually like the simple clean look of the factory bumper, but do also want a winch and some stronger steel components up front on their Jeep. Up until now, you have not had this type of kit available reliably on the market.

Where is the Rocky Road winch on the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

What you do not see when you’re checking out the photos of our awesome looking winch/bumper system mounted up on the WK, is THE MEAT of the Rocky Road winch mounting kit. This mounting kit and new crossmember is completely tucked inside and behind the factory plastic bumper shell… reference the photo below-right.

The Bumper kits can be ordered and installed without the winch opening (no photos) if you wish. Although, the winch mount is still required to mount the bumper kits to your Jeep. See the notes in the italicized font above for more information on the bumper mounting.

How does a Jeep Grand Cherokee bumper kit work?

Your factory plastic bumper shell is currently mounted to a thin plastic frame which is attached to a steel crossmember. Our kit completely replaces that crossmember, eliminates the flimsy plastic structure, and provides a new heavy duty steel frame which also includes the new winch mounting provisions.