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You could always use a snatch block to increase your pulling power. And I agree with you, the Vice mount I have on my truck is built solid, it is a well made product.
You are taller than me, I am 6' 4'' 220 lbs. My knee comes close but not anything that I am concerned with. It would be nice if the driver seat could be moved another 3 or 4 inches back.
If you purchase one of the 2 winches they recommend and clock the winch 180 degrees this changes the location of the spool handle. I decided to go with a less expensive option with the Badlands winch. Might not be the best solution but I have no issue with it and it works great. You will have...
I've installed the single valve tee and then installed separate valves for each airbag. My seat-of-the-pants "expert" opinion is that there was more lateral movement (lean) around corners with the tee than with the separate air valves. My truck feels more planted and less lean around curves/...
I think it might have been easier removing the front bumper, but I think that would have added more time. The winch and vice design bracket are pretty heavy , I'd suggest another set of hands to help guide it in place. I scratched up the winch a little using a small flat utv jack lifting it...