Se7enUp Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Has anyone got any photos of a Td5 fitted with a rear winch they can post up? I'm trying to work out if it's possible to fit a rear winch on a TD5 90, while still keeping the rear load area usable (and not by relocating the fuel tank, fuses, ECU etc....) Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 it might be possible to fit a winch in front of the tank near the centre of the vehicle & have the cable run over the top of the fuel tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defninety Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Something like this would be the easiest option, albeit quite bulbous! Rear Winch Option Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lester Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 On my td5 i got a north off road winch crossmember, which fits a lowline winc. it replaces the centre sectio of the normal crossmember and the fuel tank doesnt need to be moved. it does increase the rear overhang a bit but i havnt found it to hinder me much. rear_winch_mount.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 That North Off Road solution looks very tidy. I wonder if they might start making a standard (earlier model) winch crossmember?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Se7enUp Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Cheers all. The North Off Road solution looks very good indeed. Lester - did you fit it yourself and if so - was it straightforward? Maybe time to start adding things to my Christmas list!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lester Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 it was quite straight forward to fit. shaun gave me instructions on what to do and was very helpful. i just cut out the centre of the crossmember and a friend welded it in for me. it has worked really well for me as it doesnt hinder the load space or rear door and it just fitted a goodwinch tds.i gave it a good test at the ae forest challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Se7enUp Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Does the rear winch just "drop in" to the new part of the crossmember once it's fitted or does the rear load area have to be cut out to make some extra room? It's hard to see from the pdf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calle-fas Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Do you know how much the towing ball is rated at? I really like the whole idea, but want stay able to pull 3,5 tonnes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lester Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 part of the floor has to be cut out, about 10-15cm in front of the door, to allow for welding and dropping the winch in, but u can replace the cut bit of floor afterwards and put it on a hinge, so the whole floor is useable but there is still access to the winch. it has worked well on mine. i dont have any pictures of mine with me becase i am at uni in liverpool and my land rover is in north northumberland. As regards the tow ball i dont know what it is rated to,as the pdf does not feature my car it was just something shaun send me. if you call shaun at north off road he will be able to discuss towing options, i haven't yet put a tow ball on mine as i dont need to do anytowing with my land rover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 That North Off Road solution looks very tidy. I wonder if they might start making a standard (earlier model) winch crossmember?? Adrian they do already I'm sure I saw one when I was there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Looks like a very good solution. It's a shame that the pdf pics use a roller fairlead as it makes overhang looks worse. I would think that rating of towing will be fine, as it uses a welded NAS Type III receiver design for the mounting. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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