It was a bit of a pain to install because of the cutting and such but all in it cost $505 for the winch carrier and the radiator skid including shipping. I also cut the corners off the stock chrome bumper for more clearance. I may cut it more if I can find a suitable fog light mounting solution.
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So, honestly, I’m still not sure... it tells you it comes either way but there’s no way (that I saw) to make that choice. My suggestion is to call (which I didn’t do) because if by “extension” they mean mimicking the stock bumper infrastructure then I very much wish I would’ve got’em...
I definitely saw the option to add them when I was looking at the purchase menu. They are an extra $20.
I'll give them a call tomorrow to see what they have to say. I'll follow up here.
Well, I ain’t gonna lie, it’s highly likely I missed it...
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If you look at the first post from OP you'll see what the carrier looks like without the crash bars (second image).
@Bergy on the wam website you had two options when going through their ordering flow: order the standard carrier with no add-ons or picking add-ons. I believe the first option just takes you the checkout while the second lets you select body lift, crash bars, etc.
Here is what it looks like with:
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@Bergy on the wam website you had two options when going through their ordering flow: order the standard carrier with no add-ons or picking add-ons. I believe the first option just takes you the checkout while the second lets you select body lift, crash bars, etc.
Here is what it looks like with:
Yeah I figured it out; I have the chrome bumper and the extensions are NOT a choice when ordering online...
2012 Pro4x MT, WAM Carrier, Badlands 12k, Bilstein 6112/5160, ADO AAL, K&N, ADO Rear Diff Breather.
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I did not include the crash bar extensions on mine. I didn’t want the extra weight up there, lowering my front end at all. I’m not too worried about crashes. Perhaps I’m just naive, but it’s not my daily driver either.
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I have them on mine. it does add a bit more metal out on the ends that may or may not help in a crash.
With that said, I think WAM could have placed them a little differently, they kind of get in the way a little with the mounting bolts. Not a big deal, just a slight inconvenience.
With that said, I think WAM could have placed them a little differently, they kind of get in the way a little with the mounting bolts. Not a big deal, just a slight inconvenience.
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Looks like it was meant for the truck. Can't wait for mine to come in. Hopefully looks as good with a painted bumper. Will it fit a badlands 12,000 lb
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looks great. that's my winch too. Was wondering if it would fit
Well, from my limited experience it seems a winch is a winch is a winch... I think the mount bolts and general size are all pretty close.
I have a Smittybilt X20 10k lb and it fits fine. As long as the control box can be side mounted, my guess is that it will fit.
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I love mine. Warn VR8 fits pretty snugly. For the price, you can't beat it.
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I was looking at adding some round KC lights to my Wam. I'm worried about the lights being in the way and not being able to reach the lever to freespool. How's yours as far as room?
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I've got enough room to free spool. It's tight, but it can easily be done, especially once you get the hang of where you need to shove your hand.
I originally got the KC gravity pro 6’s to put on but I would’ve had to cut holes in the bumper, so I got little 2x2 LEDs from Rough Country (w/ the amber DRLs) and they work great. They’re not in the way at all.
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Thank you.
Hmmm. That's the light I was going to go with. Thanks for the heads up.
Maybe I'll try the Slimlites or go with something smaller like the 2x2's.
2014 Frontier Pro-4X. Koni 82 with KO2s. Topper with prinsu racks.
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Thanks for sharing these. I have a white rig too. This is great way f
It doesn't look like it but did you upgrade your shocks/coils at all? Wondering because I'm looking at getting this but don't have enough for both at the moment and want to know if I should pull the trigger or keep saving.
2012 Pro4x MT, WAM Carrier, Badlands 12k, Bilstein 6112/5160, ADO AAL, K&N, ADO Rear Diff Breather.
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hi WTF,
I’m not sure what your first comment was, it seems to have been cut short. When I added my WAM carrier, I had a 2” rear shackle and rubber puck front shock spacer, so it was a bit higher than the stock Bilsteins offer alone, but I don’t believe this cheap spacer method was necessary at all in order to accommodate the carrier.
I have subsequently put on 5160’s and 6112’s to do it the right way for my own budget, but I’d say go for it one at a time. No reason to wait and save further in order to afford it all at once, from my stance.
Installed mine with no lift whatsoever. I do have the Hefty Fabworks aluminum rad skid painted and ready for install. I also have the Rough Country 3” lift (new shocks and springs up front and a shackle lift in the rear) sitting in the box ready to install. I’m a bit behind on my installs…
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