Front Bumper Setup

Perks of this setup

  • Minimalistic, refined, accomodating

  • Heavy duty with winch cradle

  • Streamlined installation

Estimated Cost of Components:

  • Bumper ​$2,911.00 $2619 with code ABBE

  • Winch $1100

  • Winch hook (optional) $280

  • Fairlead (optional) $70

  • Lighting $900

  • $100 - $300 for tools

CAtuned front bumper

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I went with the CAtuned bumper because it’s refined and compact — its the perfect balance of rugged and functional without being so oversized that it ruins the clean lines of the Sprinter. It’s a bolt-on, heavy-duty setup with all the features you’d want, but still keeps things minimal.

Honestly, I think it’s the best-looking option out of all the popular bumpers on the market right now. Plus, it works perfectly with the Baja lights and Warn winch I’m running. I’ve also noticed that most of the coolest vans out there are using this bumper too, which sealed the deal for me.

Warn Zeon 12

I went with the Warn Zeon 12 because it’s one of the cleanest, most well-designed winches out there. The styling is sharp, but it’s not just looks — the performance is next level. It has the best-in-class sealing, corrosion resistance, and a flat black finish that looks sleek. Even the sound of it running is smoother compared to a standard winch, which is one of those small details that makes it feel more refined.

The design is super sleek and symmetrical, so it looks modern and strong on the front of the van. I also like that the larger drum helps reduce rope wear and makes it easy to swap the rope when needed. Plus, the control pack can either sit on the winch or be mounted remotely, which gives you a lot of flexibility depending on how you want it to look and function.

Warn fairlead

Warn sends a fairlead with the Zeon 12, but I didn’t like the way it looked so I decided to add this sleeker one instead. This one is designated for a synthetic rope, and while my cable is actually steel, I decided it is fine. It may get scuffed up if I ever have to use the winch but that's not the end of the world.

Factor 55 hook

Warn also sends their own hook with the winch but I wanted to spice things up with this super cool hook from factor 55. I think it takes the front end to the next level.

Baja Designs LP6 lights

I decided to go with the Baja Designs LP6 pair in amber to mount on the bull bar. Baja Designs is the king of lighting, and pretty much the coolest you can get. They are a bit more expensive than other options, but worth it.

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