BoatBuoy Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 After seeing Robs rear winch in action, I'd like to fit one to my truck just for fun. I'm thinking that I don't want it to occupy too much of the load space, since I use that for the tescos run and such like. So what are the options open? I'm only looking at fitting a cheapo winch or something fifth-hand husky'esk. I'm not in the market for an 8274 or such. So it can either be mounted just by the mid bulkhead, (I'm also thinking hard top one day, so if it is load bed mounted, it needs to get through the rear door) or more likely somewhere in the depths of the chassis. Fabrication is not my strong point, but I know a good welder, and the rear cross member is a tad ropey so might be an ideal time to get two things done at the same time. If anyone wants to post pictures and instructions, feel free! This is more just a drawing board then a reality at the moment, so no need for too much effort! Anyway, gotta sort the engine out at some point too! Cheers muchly, Keef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwt1981 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Under the floor between the chassis rails is ideal against the rear crossmember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Simonr has a very neat install, it's worth asking him for the pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Although mine is a (PTO driven) rear Milemarker, its dimensionally similar to mainly electrics, both I and Jon W (M8000) have done a rear winch so that 1) the rear crossmember stays intact useful for towbars etc 2) does not encroach into load area - its under front mounted 3) Rope just clears between top of crossmember and bottom of floor Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Nigel's looks like it would require a lot less fabrication - not to mention welding - than mine! Someone (Tony?) used a TD5 rear tank protector (I think) which just bolts in place and looks very similar to Nigels. On mine, the middle of the crossmember was rotten as a carrot and so I combined replacing that bit with making a winch tray. I'll see if I can find the photos! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 JST has a setup that put the winch in the middle of the load bed, but it is removable for those tesco trips. Think Dave at Southdown made it for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Nigel's looks like it would require a lot less fabrication Now that is funny. Its hard to imagine Nige tackling anything in a way that requires LESS fabrication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 as Mark said i have one fitted to my truck cab. its prob worth searching on the old LRE forum, def site for rear winch setups there a wealth of info there from various topics and replies i had when i was contemplating the setup for mine about a year ago. don't go cheap winch go Husky - so unfashionable now that they are cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Nigel's looks like it would require a lot less fabrication Now that is funny. Its hard to imagine Nige tackling anything in a way that requires LESS fabrication Oi, I heard that Trev.... I'm all hurt and upset now Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatBuoy Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Cheers for the info. Well I think the way forward is the Southdown guard and a bit of welding (A la Will Warne Style!). I like the way Nige's comes over the top of the rear x-member. That'd not be possible with a husky as you mounted the MM on its side I think. I want to run string on the back rather than wire, so I'm guessing Husky rather than cheapo, or are there any other winches such as that that you can let out on with out them getting hot, that are a sensible price s/h? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Yep,, go Husky Keef,, so un PC, you can not give them away,, When i get round to it,, will sort my rear out simalar to James,, ie moved a bit forward, so it all fits in !! Husky rule !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Husky is a sure good bet, and all I did with the MM was to rotate the motor, is turn around but the M8000 Jon W has equally fits, it a matter now for the tape measure as to if you can or not ! Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Husky is a sure good bet, and all I did with the MM was to rotate the motor, However the winch is mounted back to front, the cable still comes in the same drum rotation, but feeds in the top not the bottom. Ok, prob your going eh ? A winch on front on LR. Power in means cable comes in and collects under the drum as it rotates. Now, take Cable and pull it through to an imaginary point through the back end of thevechile, enage drive, cable still comes onto drim and powers in the same roateion, except the cable appears to be now on the TOP on the drum... This means you can sink the drum lower.... under the floor Similarly done on the M8000 Jon W has fitted - its a matter now for the tape measure as to if you can or not ! Nige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatBuoy Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Cunning plan there! Well of to find a Husky.... Ralph wanna sell yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Cunning plan there! Well of to find a Husky.... Ralph wanna sell yours? Sell my Husky lol no chance mate, it's just so cool B) B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Ralph, you're slacking it took 5 mins to get a response......hope your quicker on the radio....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Husky on a southdown detachable rear tow pack same as Will Warnes maurice welded mine though far superior than anything I could do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatBuoy Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Looks relatively simple... anything to watch out for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Keef, the jobs not too bad. I did most of mine in 2 days using a big workshop; having use of a plasma cutter makes life a lot easier for this sort of theng. If you're not 100% happy with your welding, don't do it. I used 5mm plate for the mount which is also braced with some 3mm wall thickness box section. Get the Southdown gaurd, its expensive but worth it. If you want any photos, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Stupid question time..... Is there any why the winch cant sit direct onto the guard Ie...at a slight angle...other than oil levels etc it seems a lot of hassle to lift mine around 11/2 at the most at the back, when I stick it back underneath to allow the spare to fit in the rear tub ??? waits for sounds of laughter....... someone had to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I looked at this and thought you'd have proiblems with the cable as it'd come throught the x-member in an odd place and you'll probably wear out the bottom of the fairlead as you'll always be pulling against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Will, I have no rear cross member as such..its a 10mm thick U section steel, so where the plama passes through is only 10mm ( No Nige did'nt do it ! ) as for the angle onto the fairlead its "nearly" always going to be pulling on the bottom is'nt it ? dependant on angle of pull of course ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatBuoy Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 Cheers much will. Don't worry, I know my limitations, and I won't be welding it. Got a welder and plasma cutter round at Mid Cornwall4x4 so I'll probably get it done there when the time comes. I bet there is some weight in that setup though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwindsurf Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 These all look fantastic for the 90's has anyone seen a tidy install for a crew cab 110 with the fuel tank still in the rear? I would rather not use a bulkhead or pick up mount so was thinking of going slightly further forward underfloor, but this would put the winch a long way forward or possibly a similar location to the ibex and positioning it under the rear seats. I theory I guess it would be possible to mount it under the rear seats bellow the floor and run the plamsa over the rear tank? What are anyones thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9OSV Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Not that difficult, Have done one for a customer. Remove the center part of the cross member make a skeleton frame and mount the winch in this. Whole thing only protrudes 100mm further than standard and only the center part. This means that only a extended tow hitch need be used and the fuel tank stays in place. Hope that helps. Just looking at all the rear winch Builds featured here, and yes they are very nice, But with three massive problems.... A: You can not see the winch drum, so bunching becomes an issue. B: You can not clean winch properly without removing it from the car C: You have cut a hole in what was reasonably water tight vehicle. All that seems a little strange to me, But then i never was normal My advice to anyone fitting a rear winch keep it visable and keep it simple. Would post photo's, but am completely useless at this computor thing Hope you can make some use of that Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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