dantastic Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I have an old Husky 8000 that I would like to fir to my 90. There are a few bumpers available but they all poke out quite a lot, I was hoping for a more discreet solution. Have anyone seen a slimmer Husky bumper? I haven't looked yet but I imagine that if the winch sat a bit lower it could be pushed back a bit further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Husky's are not the easiest to fit "slim line" without some mods to the front ot the 90. I have had several Husky's and currently on on the 110 - yes it sticks out but I do not find this a problem. But I do not really off road.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Do your flies up first ? Mo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 to get the husky winch to sit further back you'll probably have to modify the front cross member below the radiator, my husky sits in the LR made to fit bumper, not had any off road problems with it sticking forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantastic Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 I will have a closer look at the normal bumpers so. I wanted a more discreet fit but as I have a Husky just sitting around I would feel a bit stupid buying a slimmer winch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 My Husky was in a tray which did stick out a fair bit but it was never really a problem. Now the bumper ends were huge and a real nuisance. They were detachable in so much as they bolted on and I always felt it would have been better to make the two bumper ends much smaller and the same profile as a 'normal' bumper in which case they wouldn't have got in the way at all. as much It was always the bit pointed at with the red arrow that caught and dragged on the ground. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I'm not keen on that characteristic of winch bumpers either, but at least the approach angle won't exceed a 110 departure angle, and could serve to warn of excessive terrain angles before you tackle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I was fairly disappointed with that particular setup (in the photo) as the previous 8274 hardly protruded at all where it mattered but either way it served its purpose - these days I have no real need for the winch as I carry a Tirfor so the approach angle is back to standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 This is the old Superwinch bumper we had. Never gave problems when off Tarmac.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 my Husky winch bumper, similar to the one shown above, hasn't caused me any problems off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GW8IZR Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I think thats probably the key to it, all this bit is filled in on my bumper which is a big volume just where you dont need it: It doesn't affect anything at the moment apart from my shins when I walk into it on the floor of the shed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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