2021 2500 HD Winch Mount?

[dtowneclipse]

First time poster....just jumped from the dark side of GM.

Recently purchased a new 21' 2500 4WD HD....and am looking for a decent winch mount. Not looking for the whole bumper, just the winch mount center add on. I realize I will most likely not be able to keep the functuality of the front bumper sensors. Warn has went sky high.....I am looking for an alternative....saw the rough county exo mounts, and they looked perfect, but they do not make them for the 21' model. Any alternatives that do not cost over 1k?

 

[GroundSquirrel]

Just be aware that those mounts may or may not restrict airflow, causing your truck to throw codes.

First I put on a front receiver hitch kit by Curt for winch mounting. Truck works fine, but as soon as I hook up my cattle trailer or flatbed, my truck threw codes. I have a ranch hand bumper on now and it also threw codes. I had to cut holes in the bumper and make an air dam to scoop up some wind. Now it's fine though.

You can search online for people that had similar issues

 

[dtowneclipse]

Just be aware that those mounts may or may not restrict airflow, causing your truck to throw codes.

First I put on a front receiver hitch kit by Curt for winch mounting. Truck works fine, but as soon as I hook up my cattle trailer or flatbed, my truck threw codes. I have a ranch hand bumper on now and it also threw codes. I had to cut holes in the bumper and make an air dam to scoop up some wind. Now it's fine though.

You can search online for people that had similar issues

I'm not worried about the overheating issues, as such it is an external winch mount that I am looking for.....lower than the intercooler vents....and negative on cutting holes lmao....but I do appreciate your courteous reply. Thanks!!

 

[AH64ID]

The intercooler is down low, I wouldn’t want a winch lower than that.

 

[Ozymandias]

How about AEV? They look really good, almost like factory.

 

[GroundSquirrel]

I'm not worried about the overheating issues, as such it is an external winch mount that I am looking for.....lower than the intercooler vents....and negative on cutting holes lmao....but I do appreciate your courteous reply. Thanks!!

This is what I first installed and it caused cooling issues when pulling trailers; just saying

https://www.curtmfg.com/trailer-hitches/front-mount

 

[dtowneclipse]

How about AEV? They look really good, almost like factory.

Doesn't look like they have just a straight mount, its the whole bumper assy.....for 2500+

 

[AH64ID]

I run this mount. I’ve never gotten a CEL with or without the winch and I do some decent towing with the truck.

https://www.etrailer.com/Front-Receiver-Hitch/Ram/3500/2018/65063.html?VehicleID=201864863

 

[GrantP]

Maybe this?
https://www.westinautomotive.com/max-winch-tray/2021/ram/2500

 

[dtowneclipse]

Maybe this?
https://www.westinautomotive.com/max-winch-tray/2021/ram/2500

Awesome, thanks!!!

 

[dtowneclipse]

Ended up going with a Warn set up....will be installed next week.

 

[AH64ID]

That looks like it will block a lot of flow over the lower radiator/intercooler, but maybe the photos are deceiving.

 

[dtowneclipse]

 

[bcbender]

I guess no need for the park sensors anymore.

 

[dtowneclipse]

I guess no need for the park sensors anymore.

Who needed them in the first place???

 

[AH64ID]

Who needed them in the first place???

Need is a strong word, you don't need 95% of what the truck does

 

[Topzide]

Who needed them in the first place???

Need is a strong word, you don't need 95% of what the truck does

Well isn't it why we drive RAM TRUCKS!

 

[bcbender]

well....... I "need" those ventilated seats..... Especially for that swamp @SS here in the NC summers

 

[MRoberts]

How about AEV? They look really good, almost like factory.

IMO the best looking bumper made for our trucks! But its about $2300!

 

[Boaring1961]

IMO the best looking bumper made for our trucks! But its about $2300!

I have an AEV bumper still sitting in the boxes waiting to be installed. Issue is that Warn is wayyyyy behind on building and shipping winches. I called Warn last week to inquire when they'd be shipping 16.5ti-s and they said January 2022!!