A vertical hi-lift jack mount attachment, bolts onto the pivot side of the spare tire carrier. A locking lug nut secures the jack to the tire carrier.
Again, no structural damage here, only a little rubbing off of the powder coat, which can be easily touched up with a paint rattle can.
Last, but not least, we installed Warn's 9.5ti Thermometric self recovery winch, that tucked securely into the Fab Four's front bumper. We ended up not having to use our Warn 9.5ti winch on this trip, but it sure was reassuring to have the added security. Installation was as simple as tightening four bolts, running the positive and negative cables to the battery, engaging the winch clutch and then pushing the line "in" or "out" button on the remote control switch. Integrated into the remote switch is a thermometric indicator that gives the operator information about motor temperature during the winching operation. Warn's patented Gen II Series Wound motor delivers the tremendous torque needed to pull a fully outfitted vehicle out of almost any situation. The Warn 9.5ti's rated single line pull is a whooping 9,500 pounds and came fitted with 125 feet of 5/16 inch winch cable and a roller fairlead. Wrapping up the safety factor is Daystar Products new winch isolator, which eliminates rattles and gives your winch hook a happy home.
The bumper and winch installation took approximately three hours and can be completed by any offroad enthusiasts with moderate mechanical abilities. Except for an extra hand needed to lift the bumper up and onto the Jeep, it's a one-man operation. The only time consuming portion of the entire install, is wiring up the turn indicator and fog lights on the front bumper. The instructions are very straight forward and there were no alignment or trimming issues.
The transformation from stock bumpers to the Fab Four units and Warn 9.5ti Winch really sets this JK apart from the rest. Not only did we spruce up the appearance of our project JK, we now have the peace of mind of having superior front and rear bumper protection, along with the very best in self recovery units. We conquered the Rubicon Trail in stride.
Winch Specification:
Rated Line Pull (single line): 4,500 lbs. (4,310 kgs)
Motor: Gen II, Series Wound
Gear Ratio: 156:1
Overall Dimensions: (LxWxH): 23.1" x 6.3" x 10.0"
Drum Diameter/Length: 2.5" (6.4cm)/9.0" (23cm)
Remote Control: Remote Switch, 12' (3.7m) lead, thermometric indicator, S2 elements, integrated flashlight
Weight: 89 lbs. (36.3 kgs.)
The tire carrier will handle up to a 37" tire. Locking pin next to the swivel, keeps the tire carrier open, when accessing the rear compartment. | 
A custom designed latching system, keeps the tire carrier snug, without the fear of it opening while on the trail. | 
The front bumper design flows with the stock fenders and also allows more clearance in the wheel wells for oversize tires. The 3/16" steel held up well to what the Rubicon Trail dished out. |
The Warn 9.5ti fits like a glove. I needed a helping hand to line up one of the mounting bolts onto the front bumper. A pry bar is all that was required. | 
The design of the Warn 9.5ti compliments the winch compartment and is ready for extraction at a moments notice. | 
Entrance to Rubicon, DSC00278, Rubicon, here we come!!! |