| Author | Message | ||
     Clif Ashley (Cta586) Senior Member Username: Cta586 Post Number: 539 Registered: 04-2002 |
Got the new RTE Slimline bumper (full brush guard) bolted up last night. Was getting pretty tired, and probably did not give it a fair look, but it seems as though the grill would have to be cut to mount any winch. I just have a tiny M8000, and did not think this would be necessary. I will give it another glance today, and probably just trim the grill, but thought I would check to see if this is standard procedure. Thanks, Clif | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Dweb Lounge Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 2615 Registered: 02-2002 |
Trimming the grill is standard procedure. | ||
| Bruno Tome (Bruno_tome) Member Username: Bruno_tome Post Number: 94 Registered: 01-2004 |
Yep, lots of cutting for my 9000i... BT. | ||
| Adam Ross (Discodriveradam) Member Username: Discodriveradam Post Number: 242 Registered: 01-2003 |
Yeah half of my grille is gone with the 9.5ti thermometric. | ||
| Clif Ashley (Cta586) Senior Member Username: Cta586 Post Number: 540 Registered: 04-2002 |
Cool. No problem. Appreciate the input. | ||
| Devin Walton (Devin_walton) Member Username: Devin_walton Post Number: 44 Registered: 03-2003 |
I had to trim also for my 9.5ti, and some of you guys might have already tried this or something similar, but I finished the edges where I cut the plastic with the plastic channel strips that you put on the edges of car doors to prevent scratches/dings. Gives it a bit more of a factory finish. | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 896 Registered: 03-2002 |
Devin: Cool. Where did you source that trim...? | ||
| Perry Ray Miller (Discojunky) Member Username: Discojunky Post Number: 133 Registered: 03-2003 |
Also, you can sub mount your control box it's pretty easy and looks good I think. I put mine where in front of the jack by the air box. I think there is a write up in the tech section too. Plus with the RTE slimine you hardly see the winch, but you have easy access to the spool. | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Senior Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 513 Registered: 08-2003 |
I have that same winch in my RTE Clif. I may have some pics I can post if you like. I'll try and find them. Matt | ||
| Clif Ashley (Cta586) Senior Member Username: Cta586 Post Number: 541 Registered: 04-2002 |
That would be awesome Matt. You can just e-mail them if its easier, as well. E-mail is in my profile. Thanks. | ||
| Devin Walton (Devin_walton) Member Username: Devin_walton Post Number: 45 Registered: 03-2003 |
Michael, I got the trim at Pep Boys, I think, but it's nothing special. I think I've seen it at any of the auto parts stores and Walmart type places. It's just the black plastic channel that goes on the edges of the doors. It typically comes with an adhesive, too that keeps it in place. Devin | ||
| Vaden (Vaden72) New Member Username: Vaden72 Post Number: 31 Registered: 12-2003 |
Cliff, Can you or someone else with the RTE Slimline and brush guard post some photos or a link to photos of this mod? I am interested in doing something like this but I wanted to see some photos. Are you able to mount your winch straight to the Slimline or do you have to use a bracket? Did you have to install any lift? About how much does this kind of thing run a person? What other options are there for a Slimline besides this one? I intend to get a winch for it though. Thanks for filling me in on all this! -Vaden | ||
| Loyd Stearman (Loydster) New Member Username: Loydster Post Number: 7 Registered: 02-2004 |
quick newbie question what is RTE? | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Senior Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 515 Registered: 08-2003 |
www.rovertym.com "Rovertym Engineering" = "RTE" I'll try and get you some pics as fast as I can Clif. Highschool baseball keeps me extremely busy. Matt | ||
| Eugene (Eugene) Member Username: Eugene Post Number: 181 Registered: 02-2003 |
Vaden, I'll try to get some pics posted of my RTE soon. As for pricing, go to www.rovertym.com for more information. Steve at RTE also builds custom bumpers, so if you need something different, he can fabricate it. The winch is bolted directly onto the bumper using four bolts. As for the lift, most people with winch bumpers and winches tend to have them. A solid winch bumper weighs around 125 lbs. A winch, depending on the rating, runs from 85-125 lbs. Without a lift, you would be darned low up-front. Before my RTE Slimline and winch combination, I had an ARB on my D2. I lost about an inch from stock height on the front. -Eugene | ||
| Vaden (Vaden72) New Member Username: Vaden72 Post Number: 32 Registered: 12-2003 |
Exploring another option, Rover Solutions has a winch bumper. Is it possible to get something like this still? Do you have to cut into the grille with the RS bumper? Id rather not cut the grille if all possible. This is the link I found the RS on: http://www.roversolutions.com/home.htm Does anyone know the price of one of these? Would Steve at RTE be able to make one of these for me? It will be a year or so until I do something like this because I am going with a rack right now unless I have enough money left to play with. Thanks for answering all my questions - The photos Ive seen look awesome - All of you have cool rigs! Thanks! -vaden | ||
| Clif Ashley (Cta586) Senior Member Username: Cta586 Post Number: 543 Registered: 04-2002 |
Not to draw this thread away from Vaden's RTE edition of the RS bumper...but... What has been the ideal cutting utensil for the grill? Thanks again | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Dweb Lounge Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 2627 Registered: 02-2002 |
Band Saw is best after tracing. Or you can dremel it. | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Dweb Lounge Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 2629 Registered: 02-2002 |
Here is a front end shot of the Pig. If you look carefully, you can see how much of my grill actually remains after trimming for a Warn 12K.  | ||
| Clif Ashley (Cta586) Senior Member Username: Cta586 Post Number: 544 Registered: 04-2002 |
Thanks a lot Paul. | ||
| Matthew A. Barnes (Discoveryxd) Senior Member Username: Discoveryxd Post Number: 520 Registered: 08-2003 |
Here's a really bad pic of mine Clif. I don't have a digital camera, so this is the best, recent bumper pic I have.  Sorry..., it's a polaroid Matt |
