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product_id: 63774062
title: "WARN 101255 Winch Mount for Jeep Gladiator JT & Wrangler JL"
brand: "warn"
price: "R16480"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Warn"
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# 12,000-lb pull certified Optimized winch airflow 6mm thick steel build WARN 101255 Winch Mount for Jeep Gladiator JT & Wrangler JL

**Brand:** warn
**Price:** R16480
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚙 Power up your Jeep with the ultimate winch mount—strength meets style, no compromises!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WARN 101255 Winch Mount for Jeep Gladiator JT & Wrangler JL by warn
- **How much does it cost?** R16480 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/63774062-warn-101255-winch-mount-for-jeep-gladiator-jt-and-wrangler)

## Best For

- warn enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted warn brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unmatched Strength:** Engineered and certified to handle massive 12,000-lb pulls—outperforming competitors every time.
- • **Precision Fit & Flow:** Positions your winch perfectly to maximize airflow while ensuring zero grille interference for peak performance.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with Warn Zeon, Mopar Rubicon, Zeon Platinum, VR, M8, and XD9 winches—upgrade without compromise.
- • **Effortless Installation:** No cutting, grinding, or drilling required—get your winch mounted and ready with minimal hassle.
- • **Rugged American Craftsmanship:** Built tough with 6mm thick steel, designed, tested, and manufactured proudly in the USA.

## Overview

The WARN 101255 Winch Mount is a heavy-duty, 6mm thick steel carrier engineered specifically for Jeep Gladiator JT and Wrangler JL models. Certified to withstand 12,000-lb pulls, it optimizes winch positioning for improved airflow and zero grille interference. Designed for easy installation without modifications, this USA-made mount supports multiple Warn winch models, delivering rugged reliability and seamless integration for serious off-roaders.

## Description

Warn's winch carrier is specifically designed for the Jeep JL Wrangler Rubicon bumper. Strictly engineered and certified to withstand 12,000-lb pulls, higher than any competition. Constructed with 6mm thick steel, it positions the winch to improve airflow and delivers zero interference with the grille. The winches that this carrier is compatible with are the Warn Zeon, Mopar Rubicon, Zeon Platinum, VR, M8, and XD9. This winch plate is easy to install and is designed, tested, and manufactured in the USA.

Review: Used on a Jeep Gladiator - This is a sturdy mount, well built and packagedl. With this winch plate, I mounted a HF Badlands Apex 12k winch on my Gladiator, with no problems. For my application, I had to buy longer bolts for the fairlead, I went with a 55mm length from Fastenal. Installation Tips for a Jeep Gladiator: - You will need to lengthen the two holes at the rear of the skid plate. Slot these two holes going towards the rear of the vehicle by approximately 3/8". Do this first. - Do the "Jeep grill mod" once you have the bumper off, before installing anything. Consists of removing the grill (very easy, check YouTube), removing the 4 bottom inner retainer clips, but leaving the two outer clips on the bottom of the grill. This allows you to remove the grill in the future without removing the winch. Pop each side out, pull up to remove after the mod. - Leave the grill off until the winch is installed, this prevents scratching it up and allows easier routing of the wiring. It's easy to install once the winch is mounted. - For the Badlands Apex winch, move the positive winch wire that comes out the side of the winch towards the grill. Drill a 3/4" hole in the "electrical box" on the left-hand side, above the motor connections. Re-route the positive lead to come straight out the left-hand side of the winch. Google Apex winch wiring mod. It's not hard to do. The positive cable will press up against the grill if you don't do this. The electrical box is not waterproof anyway. - There are two brackets on the winch plate that get installed to the Gladiator frame, leave all the bolts loose until after the bumper is fully tightened, before the winch is bolted to the Warn plate. - Use a piece of tape to hold the (4) mounting nuts at the bottom of the winch, these are the winch to Warn plate bolts. Do not bolt the winch down to the Warn plate until the bumper retaining buts are ALL completely tightened. This allows you to move the winch from side to side so you can access the hard to reach inner bumper mounting nuts. - Once the bumper is properly fastened, then you can tighten down the fairlead bolts, and then the winch plate bracket bolts. - There is a spot next to the battery that you can mount the switch that comes with the Apex winch. A sturdy piece of aluminum works well. Remove the factory bolt for the fender on the edge, there is another threaded hole approximately 3-4" towards the front of the vehicle. Obtain a bolt to use, mount your bracket for the switch here. Overall, the installation took me 3 hours, it was not bad at all. Everything lined up nicely. Since I did the above steps before starting it went quickly. Concerning mounting the winch to the Warn plate, The tape holds the nuts, but they will move a little, use a small piece of stiff wire to "align" the nuts with the holes in the winch plate.
Review: kit includes parts other kits may not. - I installed an Apex 12000 lb winch on a 2020 gladiator Rubicon with the factory steel bumper. It is nice that the kit includes five nuts to reinstall the bolts for the top closeout panel that's removed and not used with the winch. I recommend installing these bolts before installing the bumper due to having very little room to get to the center bolt to install or tighten the nut. If needed the control box can be removed to access the bolts, which might be a good idea since the fairlead hardware is virtually impossible to install with the bumper on. The kit also includes the front closeout that covers the extra holes in the bumper behind the fairlead. the mount is made of 1/4-inch steel and has brackets that support the rear of the plate as well. be careful to remove the fog light wiring harness per the instructions so it won't be pinched in the plate and bumper and get damaged, overall the kit is easy to install, the instructions are clear and complete with pictures for people like me, and the winch fits well. other brands of winches may have different results. is it worth the money? I would say yes if you want to keep the factory steel bumper, but there are complete aftermarket winch ready bumpers available in the same price range as this kit so you be the judge.

## Features

- Strictly engineered and certified to withstand 12,000-lb pulls
- Positions winch to improve airflow; Delivers zero interference with the grille
- Constructed with 6mm thick steel
- Easy to install with no cutting, grinding, or drilling
- Designed, tested, and manufactured in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07BMZTJHF |
| Best Sellers Rank | #186,669 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #181 in Towing Winches |
| Brand | WARN |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (359) |
| Date First Available | March 21, 2018 |
| Exterior | Painted |
| Item Weight | 39.2 pounds |
| Item model number | 101255 |
| Manufacturer | WARN |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 101255 |
| Model | 101255 |
| OEM Part Number | 101255 |
| Product Dimensions | 35.5 x 12.5 x 9.75 inches |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Images

![WARN 101255 Winch Mount for Jeep Gladiator JT & Wrangler JL - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61YaCKskX0L.jpg)
![WARN 101255 Winch Mount for Jeep Gladiator JT & Wrangler JL - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GuRKBBWzL.jpg)
![WARN 101255 Winch Mount for Jeep Gladiator JT & Wrangler JL - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/416xSKIVt+L.jpg)
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![WARN 101255 Winch Mount for Jeep Gladiator JT & Wrangler JL - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tXMqFt6NL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the added weight to the vehicle. I notice the item weight is listed as 39 lbs that seems high. has anyone weighed just what is put on?**
A: I didn’t weigh it but it was heavy. Wouldn’t doubt it was close to 40lbs.

**Q: 2019 jlu rubicon with steel bumpers vr8s will this fit?**
A: I’m confused there are three different answers to the fitmit For 2019 Wrangler Rubicon.
One said they contacted Warn and they said no.
Another said it worked for him .
Another said to call Warn.
The ad it’s self said it “will “ fit a 2019 Rubicon .
Wish someone would police the articles and answers for correct answer.
I have a 2019 Rubicon and from what I have found out you need the plate to fit a winch (warn or otherwise) to your “optional steel “ stock bumper.
Maybe the answer is the one about checking U Tube as I have been thru all so far and that is where I am headed!

**Q: Will this allow installation of the warn vr evo winch?**
A: This will allow installation of the warn vr evo winch onto the Wrangler JL Rubicon Steel Bumper. Details for product reads: "The winches that this carrier is compatible with are the Warn Zeon, Mopar Rubicon, Zeon Platinum, VR, M8, and XD9."

**Q: Can you fit a Smitty built 12000 Xo ?**
A: That is what i put on my 2018

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Used on a Jeep Gladiator
*by J***T on June 17, 2023*

This is a sturdy mount, well built and packagedl. With this winch plate, I mounted a HF Badlands Apex 12k winch on my Gladiator, with no problems. For my application, I had to buy longer bolts for the fairlead, I went with a 55mm length from Fastenal. Installation Tips for a Jeep Gladiator: - You will need to lengthen the two holes at the rear of the skid plate. Slot these two holes going towards the rear of the vehicle by approximately 3/8". Do this first. - Do the "Jeep grill mod" once you have the bumper off, before installing anything. Consists of removing the grill (very easy, check YouTube), removing the 4 bottom inner retainer clips, but leaving the two outer clips on the bottom of the grill. This allows you to remove the grill in the future without removing the winch. Pop each side out, pull up to remove after the mod. - Leave the grill off until the winch is installed, this prevents scratching it up and allows easier routing of the wiring. It's easy to install once the winch is mounted. - For the Badlands Apex winch, move the positive winch wire that comes out the side of the winch towards the grill. Drill a 3/4" hole in the "electrical box" on the left-hand side, above the motor connections. Re-route the positive lead to come straight out the left-hand side of the winch. Google Apex winch wiring mod. It's not hard to do. The positive cable will press up against the grill if you don't do this. The electrical box is not waterproof anyway. - There are two brackets on the winch plate that get installed to the Gladiator frame, leave all the bolts loose until after the bumper is fully tightened, before the winch is bolted to the Warn plate. - Use a piece of tape to hold the (4) mounting nuts at the bottom of the winch, these are the winch to Warn plate bolts. Do not bolt the winch down to the Warn plate until the bumper retaining buts are ALL completely tightened. This allows you to move the winch from side to side so you can access the hard to reach inner bumper mounting nuts. - Once the bumper is properly fastened, then you can tighten down the fairlead bolts, and then the winch plate bracket bolts. - There is a spot next to the battery that you can mount the switch that comes with the Apex winch. A sturdy piece of aluminum works well. Remove the factory bolt for the fender on the edge, there is another threaded hole approximately 3-4" towards the front of the vehicle. Obtain a bolt to use, mount your bracket for the switch here. Overall, the installation took me 3 hours, it was not bad at all. Everything lined up nicely. Since I did the above steps before starting it went quickly. Concerning mounting the winch to the Warn plate, The tape holds the nuts, but they will move a little, use a small piece of stiff wire to "align" the nuts with the holes in the winch plate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ kit includes parts other kits may not.
*by M***R on September 24, 2023*

I installed an Apex 12000 lb winch on a 2020 gladiator Rubicon with the factory steel bumper. It is nice that the kit includes five nuts to reinstall the bolts for the top closeout panel that's removed and not used with the winch. I recommend installing these bolts before installing the bumper due to having very little room to get to the center bolt to install or tighten the nut. If needed the control box can be removed to access the bolts, which might be a good idea since the fairlead hardware is virtually impossible to install with the bumper on. The kit also includes the front closeout that covers the extra holes in the bumper behind the fairlead. the mount is made of 1/4-inch steel and has brackets that support the rear of the plate as well. be careful to remove the fog light wiring harness per the instructions so it won't be pinched in the plate and bumper and get damaged, overall the kit is easy to install, the instructions are clear and complete with pictures for people like me, and the winch fits well. other brands of winches may have different results. is it worth the money? I would say yes if you want to keep the factory steel bumper, but there are complete aftermarket winch ready bumpers available in the same price range as this kit so you be the judge.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product!
*by A***R on October 17, 2025*

Holds my warn winch perfectly 2020 Jeep JT. I like not having to sacrifice the stock bumper for aftermarket.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*