Bestop Bumpers: The Companion to your Winch

So you've bought your winch and you're ready to start tearing up that off-road terrain. But wait – there's one key component that you could be missing: a winch bumper. Not all bumpers are built to handle the strain of a winch. If you want to make sure that you have a winch bumper to get the job done, a Bestop bumper is your best bet.

The line of Bestop HighRock bumpers was designed with both off-roaders and highway drivers in mind. There are a number of reasons why these bumpers are the perfect pairing for your winch. Let's take a look at some of the top features.

Higher Clearance

Almost no one buys a winch because they want to use it; they buy it in case they get into a situation where they have to use it to winch themselves out. It's much more of an emergency item, but a Bestop bumper will help minimize those kinds of situations altogether. Bestop HighRock bumpers have a higher design to allow for more clearance when you're off-roading. Once it's installed, you can sail right over those higher rocks that probably would have gotten caught on your factory bumper.

Built for a Winch

Because these Bestop bumpers were designed with winch plates already attached, it's incredibly simple to install most standard-size winches. You won't even have to do any drilling – Bestop has made it as easy as possible. Plus, there are already attachment points for your D-rings as well, which just goes to show that these bumpers are the most winch-friendly option available.

Heavy-Duty Construction

Because it's built with off-roaders in mind, Bestop made sure that the bumper was heavy-duty enough to withstand the trauma of everyday off-roading. They started with an E-coat undercoating and then finished it up with a black powder-coated finish. Not only does this provide superior exterior protection from nicks and dings, but it also helps keep moisture out to lengthen the life of your bumper.

Accessories

Since the Bestop bumper is designed for hardcore rock crawlers, they've also make it incredibly easy to incorporate a slew of top off-road accessories. Add on the Bestop tubular grille guard to get extra protection for your headlights and grille. Or you could install the approach roller to help you out on those steep hills. You can even mount a bumper box to store your winching accessories like extra winch rope, a tree saver, or your d-rings. 

Once you've installed Bestop front and rear bumpers onto your Jeep, winching will become that much easier. So before you make your final winch decision, make sure it's one that will be compatible with a Bestop bumper.