monkeyb0y Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Hi All, Wasnt going to have one, but a mate has offered me an unused 4yearlold one that was on his company vehicle (defender 110) kitted out for working on remote telegraph lines in fields etc...it was on his truck and they have had a new fleet so he has stripped it off... Its a bargain price and i trust his word that it hasnt been used and in vgood nick.. Im taking a look this weekend before i hand over the £50 - and expect a good quality and decent range model considering his companies status (they usualy have the best).. So, after this bolt out the blue, im looking at getting together what i need to get it up and running... 2nd battery and charge relay not an issue - and i feel OK to do that.. Its the bumper options thats giving me some doubts.. Ive got a full 300TDI bumper at present and dont know what to do... I dont do heavy off roading, just light realy, and probably dont even need the winch - but what the hell if its cheap..its bling I was considering stripping the plastics off the bumper and do some grinding and fit a winch tray low down...i dont realy want to touch the grill if pos..can you get a winch tray for a 300 as i can only find D2s? With the lack of knowledge and not been able to find much in tech archive, can anyone advise or point me to some pics and instructions of mounting?.. I am considering fabbing up a new bumper and trying to clone a v nice one ive seen off ebay...but it wont be a 5min job.. Ive never seen a winch fitted close up...which doesnt help.. Are the 4 bumper holes sufficiant to allow for winching? any advice or links would be appreciated so i can understand more... Until i know the rating and model, thats a factor as well i know...just trying to get some background.. Thanks Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K88 MUD Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 IIRC....most of the ex services winch's were pto drive and not electric so you might want to have a look at it before going any further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyb0y Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 I know for sure its an electric as he said some of the other vehicles had split charge relay probs .... Just don't know make or model or load rating yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyb0y Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 ok...ive found out the winch is a Husky superwinch EW8... So I really want to just fit the thing low down and keep the stock bumper.. Its D1 - can anyone help with suggestions for what i need to do the (brackets etc)... Thanks Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range Rover Blues Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Rimmer's used to sell a winch mount for RRC (therefore Disco1) that fitted like a steering guard. Bit low perhaps but no serioous bodywork required and a very neat fit. Alternatively Dave Bowyer at Goodwinch sells a "backrack" mount that drops onto a towball making it removable, no H/D springs required, no theft issues, no insurance hike and a winch at either end when you need it, you just need a towball and an Anderson plug either end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&S Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I dont do heavy off roading, just light realy, and probably dont even need the winch - but what the hell if its cheap..its bling Until you've bought the tray, added the split charge, uprated the front springs, informed the insurance company etc There's also the extra weight up front and reduced approach angle having the winch stuck out front... Have a look at First Four for bumpers, they are relatively cheap and good quality. If you don't need the winch though I wouldn't bother fitting it. For the use you suggest (none) I wouldn't even bother with a split charge system, just connect it to the main battery nand remember to leave the engine running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyb0y Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Ahhh good advice ms...I do want a split charge thou eventually for camping reasons and an 800 watt invertor i use but thats not so urgent...ill know more this weekend wen I take a look..I'm thinking of making my own tray tbh Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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