Installed Victory 4X4 BLITZ Aluminum Bumper with HF APEX 12,000 lb Winch

[Coyotegray]

Can you reach the clutch with the hood open?

Its tight but I can...

 

[Coyotegray]

This is a great post. I have been looking at the Blitz bumper but am torn between steel & aluminum, light or no light. I don't hard 4 wheel but ski a lot and would like some recovery options if I slide off the road on way to or from the mountain. In regards to your Blue Sea switch it looks like you have rocker buttons from 2 different models. Did it come with both or did you buy an extra? Also Great job on the mounting plate you made for it.

One switch is for the dual batteries and the other the winch...

 

[Drobs]

Looks good!

 

[Mudballz]

I love my setup but my warn vr12 fit with more then enough room to operate
I’m so glad I went aluminum and rigid light bar but mine is in the rigid metal grille I installed at the same time now I’m hope someone starts to make a similar setup for the rear bumper I like the stock look of the rear but want it in aluminum
Mike

 

[pantalones]

This is a great post. I have been looking at the Blitz bumper but am torn between steel & aluminum, light or no light. I don't hard 4 wheel but ski a lot and would like some recovery options if I slide off the road on way to or from the mountain. In regards to your Blue Sea switch it looks like you have rocker buttons from 2 different models. Did it come with both or did you buy an extra? Also Great job on the mounting plate you made for it.

That's exactly what finally pushed me over the edge on this too. We slid off the road on black ice on 88 last year and had to wait for CHP to pull us out of a ditch.

 

[Kliegs]

Super Sale - You're welcome.

APEX Synthetic 12,000 lb. Wireless Winch

 

[utctscanr75]

Went with the Victory bumper as well. Good choice!

 

[TheWraith]

thats a good winch for the price especially right now...

can be had for $350 before tax

 

[4Ryder]

could you have installed the blitz bumper without removing the factory bumper?

 

[jdm-v35]

could you have installed the blitz bumper without removing the factory bumper?

All of these bumpers require removal of the OEM bumper for removing the OEM crash beam. Removing the stock bumper takes 20-30min and isnt too bad. Cutting the hole for the hybrid winch bumpers is the delicate/hard part.

 

[Buba1]

That looks awesome! Great install and pics!

 

[4Ryder]

I am sure its easy. When possible I like to take less steps so less to go wrong. Greenlane OR stump bumper install pdf does not call for removal. It looks like crash bar bumper bolts would be harder to get to but doable from under the truck.

https://static1.squarespace.com/sta...1/4RUNNER+STUMP+FRONT+BUMPER+INSTRUCTIONS.pdf