"While you're at it raise the bumper a couple inches which will help the approach angle too."
Already in the works. The bottom of the bumper will be even with the bottom of the frame rails. Similar style to SROR, but set higher, with a lot better approach angles, and significantly lighter. All the heavy steel is going to be where it will be needed and the winch plate will not only be tied to the frame rails, but also tied into the front plate on the bumper, further strengthening the mounting. This is a very simple mod and ties in the winch with four more attachment bolts, locking it in place.
As usual, we will take and post 'build' pictures as we go. The bumper will be done Monday PM and stuff will be posted by Tuesday AM. The pictures will show an unpainted front as Matt is going to do this himself, but the backside of the bumper will have been painted.