Overview
The Trail Gear Rock Defense front bumper in bare steel, part number 120059-1-KIT, is a full-width winch bumper built from 1020 DOM tubing, 1.75 inch by .120 wall, with an unpainted steel finish. Trail Gear says DOM is more dent resistant than HREW tubing and will not split down the seam, and it describes its Rock Defense bumpers as one of the strongest on the market.
The winch plate is drilled for most 5000-9500 model low-profile winches and the smaller 9.0R Warn competition winches. Larger winches may need minor trimming of the grille. The shackle receiver serves as an anchor point for winch or strap recoveries. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Key features
- 1020 DOM tubing, 1.75 inch by .120 wall
- Unpainted steel finish
- Winch plate drilled for most 5000-9500 model low-profile winches and smaller 9.0R Warn competition winches
- Shackle receiver anchor point for winch or strap recoveries
- Winch mount included
- Requires a hawse type fairlead; will not work with a roller fairlead
- Not intended for use with a body lift
Choosing a winch setup
A winch bumper carries the winch, fairlead and recovery loads, so the mounting plate and the rest of the front end must work together. Before installing a winch, confirm its weight and mounting pattern, and check that the fairlead type matches the bumper. Heavy winches shift the front balance, so consider the added weight in steering and braking as well as in the approach angle of the vehicle.
Front bumpers take the most impact off road, so check the welds, tubing and mounting bolts after rough trail use. Look for cracks around the winch plate, loose hardware and paint or coating loss at contact points, since bare steel will rust without protection. Keep recovery straps and shackles rated for the winch load and replace worn ones, and avoid using the shackle receiver for towing.
Specifications
| Brand | Trail Gear |
|---|---|
| Part number | 120059-1-KIT |
| UPC | 70000621795 |
| Product type | Front bumper, Rock Defense |
| Position | Front |
| Width | Full |
| Material | Steel, 1020 DOM tubing 1.75 inch by .120 wall |
| Finish | Bare, unpainted steel |
| Winch compatibility | Most 5000-9500 model low-profile winches; 9.0R Warn competition winches |
| Fairlead | Hawse type only |
| Shackle receiver | Included |
| Winch mount | Included |
| D-ring mounts | Not included |
| Light mounts | Not included |
| Towing | Not rated for towing |
| Fit type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
This part number is a direct fit bumper. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
The related 120060-1-KIT is a separate part number, so do not substitute one for the other. Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
The bumper needs a hawse type fairlead, and a roller fairlead will not work with it. It is not intended for use with a body lift and is not rated for towing. Turn signal mounting tabs are not included, and larger winches may need minor trimming of the grille.
What’s included
- Rock Defense front bumper in unpainted steel
- Winch plate
- Shackle receiver
Not included: the winch, the fairlead, D-ring mounts, light mounts and turn signal mounting tabs.
