Figured I'd post up here in case others are still looking at various options. Went with a bit of a different combo, that there wasn't much info on in hopes it'd work out well and it turned out really well I think. Been looking at the RC Mount for a while but had held off as I wasn't sure if I'd keep stock bumper, and knew I wanted to change both front and rear bumpers up and figured I should figure that out first. Finally, pulled the trigger on a steal bumper kit that's all over ebay. I wasn't sure how I'd like it and was a little worried there'd be fitment or other QC issues but I 'm extremely happy with it and hardware, instructions, and fit was excellent.
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There's was an official winch mount kit offered for this bumper, however looking over instruction and listings for it, while it seemed someone similar to the RC mount, it indicated it did not fit the diesel. Unsure why, I figured I'd just get the RC kit, try and combine it with this aftermarket bumper, and see how it went.
Happy to report, the RC kit mounted up and was fairly easy to install with very minimal modifications. The only 'significant' thing I had to do, was drill an extra hole in the mounting bracket of the new bumper so that the two side brackets that bolt to the driver and passenger side frame rales could be fully bolted up. No drilling of truck frame required. Second trim was also required along inside of the bumper slightly where the winches clutch lever sits, but again very minimal.
Went with the 13.5k X-Bull XRS.
Really happy with it so far and seems like a solid winch for the price. Looked at the Apex, Warn, and bunch of other options listed and all good options, but this ones features and little bit smaller dimensions then the Apex won out. It took a little bit of wiggling and careful maneuvering to get it into place, but fit great once locked in and nothings rubbing interfering with other parts. I did try using the control box mounting bracket that came with the RC kit and wasn't happy with how the box seemed a bit to exposed for my comfort still. So, I ended up fabricating and 3D printing and alternate mounting plate that holds the control box nice and high up along the back of the Winch plate.
Also, I had looked at getting it installed, I bought it after the fact also (got a crazy hookup on it), and It was going to be super expensive to get installed (at least by my standards) and several shops said they didn't want to do it, which made it seem like it must be very difficult. So, I hiked up my big boy pants, made the time and did it myself. Was actually pretty straightforward. Took me roughly a Saturday with a couple of pops and a lunch break. Only needed an extra hand for about 5 min when it came time to drop the bumper, mainly because I didn't know what to expect. The rest did solo. Probably should take a shop with experience 4-5 hours.
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