TORN between Warn and Icon front bumper, also Warn's

[luntz]

Both are great looking bumpers. I'm seeking the least "obtrusive chin profile". Most compact.
I have the Lux package, but I can care less about adaptive cruise control, already disabled.
I would appreciate any and all input on your experience with these bumpers.

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[luntz]

From above:
Also, Warn's description of the difference between 8K, 10K, and 12 K pulling capacity is vague.....
I spoke at length today with a Warn customer service person, who was a little weak in the actual basic design and performance capabilities of said winches. But what I understand is all 3 winches have the exact same exterior dimensions, and the same motor. The only difference is the gearing. Which is a mathematical equation to pulling power and line speed. The same as adding a pulley.
Why not go for the less expensive 8K winch, then add additional mechanical multipliers as needed?
Please educate me as I know there are extremely knowledgeable persons out there.

 

[Arokcrwlr]

Both are great looking bumpers. I'm seeking the least "obtrusive chin profile". Most compact.
I have the Lux package, but I can care less about adaptive cruise control, already disabled.
I would appreciate any and all input on your experience with these bumpers.

I went with the ICON bumper and Warn ZEON 10s winch. At the time I ordered the bumper, I thought it was the least protruding bumper with a tight winch mount. The Warn bumper looks pretty good, but some pics of it make it look like it protrudes quite a bit farther.

Regarding winches, unless you anticipate being buried to the axles in mud, the 8k winch should be adequate. I went with the 10k because it was only about $100 more and has a little less load/no-load current draw. The dimensions of the 12k/10k/8k ZEON winches are identical. This leads me to believe what you were told regarding internal gearing being the difference.

Having said all of that, I haven't installed my bumper/winch yet. I just brought home my Bronco and I'm working through the mountain of parts I accumulated...

 

[Lak34ers]

Both are great looking bumpers. I'm seeking the least "obtrusive chin profile". Most compact.
I have the Lux package, but I can care less about adaptive cruise control, already disabled.
I would appreciate any and all input on your experience with these bumpers.

BAMF

 

[HeliPilot]

I went with the Warn Zeon platinum 10. Only because it was on sale through Napa. Delivered for $1400 to my door. Otherwise, 8 would have been more than enough.

 

[BroncoAZ]

I was actually looking at the old Warn M-8000. With synthetic line it’s very light at 55 pounds.

 

[mikec426]

BAMF

Yeah, that’s not bad for the protrusion aspect. Too bad it’s not for the 2.7L. I’m gonna stick with an OEM modular bumper. If I can ever find one…

 

[Lak34ers]

Yeah, that’s not bad for the protrusion aspect. Too bad it’s not for the 2.7L. I’m gonna stick with an OEM modular bumper. If I can ever find one…

It works with 2.7l

 

[mikec426]

I’m sure it fits, but like several others it looks like it blocks airflow to the intercooler.

 

[adrewpower]

This DV8 bumper was just listed for sale. You might be interested. https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/dv8-off-road-fs-15-winch-bumper-1400.64137/

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