Vijay Winch Bumper

[ekhunter]

Anyone have any experience with the Vijay Front Winch Bumper for a 1997 Ranger? Looks nice but I have never heard of it and am looking for some feedback on it...how strong is it mainly as I will typically use my winches regularly in the backcountry.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Never heard of them.

@Uncle Gump has one of these on his and seems to like it:

Ford Ranger Modular Plain Front Winch Bumper 1993-1997

Master Fabricator Dan "Tubby" Billig gives you his Ford Ranger Modular Front Winch Bumper. Free UPS Shipping to lower 48 US States. International Available.

affordableoffroad.com

And it is even made in the US.

 

[ekhunter]

Never heard of them.

@Uncle Gump has one of these on his and seems to like it:

Ford Ranger Modular Plain Front Winch Bumper 1993-1997

Master Fabricator Dan "Tubby" Billig gives you his Ford Ranger Modular Front Winch Bumper. Free UPS Shipping to lower 48 US States. International Available.

affordableoffroad.com

And it is even made in the US.

I have looked at those and other similar but the reason I liked the Vijay is that is does not stick out as far. Looks like it could potentially increase approach angle while also keeping a more "factory" look. I have built custom winch bumpers myself before and would likely go that route but for the price of the Vijay I am not sure it would be any cheaper...guaranteed I would over build it though and it would definitely be strong enough!!!

 

[Curious Hound]

Din't know anything about them. If it's made of 3/16" or thicker steel, you could get it and reinforce it as needed in weak areas.