NigelCowan Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hi there! Just thought I'd post some pic's of the D44 hidden winch I installed... It was kind of a PITA, bumper skin was pulled off and on about 30 times to cut and trim in order to make a perfect fit. The winch tray and bumper seem to be well fabricated and extremely sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidW Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Hey Nigel, Thanks so much for sharing the pictures, it came out awesome. Wow, it definitely looked like quite a job. I hate seeing all these cool accessories because I want them all. LOL! Looking forward to seeing it in person sometime soon. Are you heading to the May MORG? I am definitely going, as I want to try out my new tires! -David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomOwen Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Nigel, That is about the coolest looking install I've seen. I am a huge fan these installs where you retain the OEM appearance while adding the the new functionality. Looks great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Very tiddy DIY.. I need to see up close with regards to access to clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasquatch Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teds Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Very clean indeed. Are you going to add any recovery points up front? Who makes the winch tray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelCowan Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Thanks for all of the positive feedback from everyone! This is a project that I wanted to do for a while and i'm glad I did go with the hidden winch setup. Very tiddy DIY.. I need to see up close with regards to access to clutch Access to clutch release... we will have to talk... Very clean indeed. Are you going to add any recovery points up front? Who makes the winch tray? Only recovery point will be the factory loop on the lower crossmember.To be honest if you look closely at my winch tray you will notice four round bumps in the front. These are what is left of the recovery loops that come with the bumper which I elected to cut off. I did not like the way that they would finish through the bumper skin, plus I would have to disable the parking sensors and I really wanted to keep the winch as discreet as possible. The winch tray is made by Devon 4x4 out of the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Great Work!! I love the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 From where did you buy it? Lucky8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelCowan Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 From where did you buy it? Lucky8? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAR Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 you and perkins should get together and put together that winch with the rear tire carrier. thats looks really good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPerkins Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Nigel, Looks fantastic! I must have gone back and forth 100 times when I was trying to decide between the ARB Bumper w/winch, the Devon bumper and hidden winch tray, and the Front Runner hidden winch tray. Where do you plug in your wired winch controller? ...or did you go with a wireless set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelCowan Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Where do you plug in your wired winch controller? ...or did you go with a wireless set up? I located the plug in under the bumper??? Don't ask me what I was thinking, I need to relocate it to a more accessible location but have not figured it out yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPerkins Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I located the plug in under the bumper??? Don't ask me what I was thinking, I need to relocate it to a more accessible location but have not figured it out yet... I've seen guys that have used the Warn wireless kit on Smittybilt winches, so that is an option too....though it'll set you back another $130. Whatever you do, mount it a bit higher than under the bumper so it'll be less prone to getting submerged in water crossings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomOwen Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Admittedly I have almost zero experience with winches (yet) but I was wondering about what Will, RovrFlo, had asked regarding access to the clutch. Assuming the free-spooling clutch is important (pulling out line?) and access to this important feature is a good thing... is there such a thing as a wireless clutch servo? I know of the wireless remote kits for the controller...very cool.. but is there hardened piece of motor driven gearing who's houseing would bolt directly to the specific winch, replaceing the clutch handle with an appropriate splined shaft etc.. plenty of power (12v big amps) available there, lots of torque-y motors out there... I think Nigel's install is super clean and Will got me thinking of the (functionality) expense. Access to the controller port too but that can be solved with existing wireless products... Either way, I'm still impressed with the garage fortitude to take the front of his rig apart and the outcome looks great.... ~N00b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelCowan Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I've seen guys that have used the Warn wireless kit on Smittybilt winches, so that is an option too....though it'll set you back another $130. Whatever you do, mount it a bit higher than under the bumper so it'll be less prone to getting submerged in water crossings. Do you or anyone else have experience with the wireless controller for the winch? I'm just wondering if there is lag time from the remote to the winch? I'd hate to loose connection and have the winch continue to pull when you want it to stop etc. I just like the idea of a hard wired system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotrovr Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Minimizing complexity and maximizing safety are key to any winching scenario. I prefer a hard wired controller to prevent inadvertent winch activation, but wireless may have certain advantages, ie. lone operator or operations necessitating positioning the operator beyond the reach of a wired controller. Easy access to the clutch is vital to free spool the winch to allow fast deployment or to help clear any cable jambs or bunching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewW Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Y'all, I finally found the prize I won at the Annual Event. It is a Wing Top Shovel Mount Kit; Rovers North part RNA691MK. I don't need it. Anyone want it? If not; I guess it can go back to the club for the next event.... Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Y'all, I finally found the prize I won at the Annual Event. It is a Wing Top Shovel Mount Kit; Rovers North part RNA691MK. I don't need it. Anyone want it? If not; I guess it can go back to the club for the next event.... Drew I will take it Drew; let me know how much you want for it; thanks for offering it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewW Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ron, It was taken about 30 minutes before you posted, sorry. If it changes, I will PM you.Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandRonB Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 No worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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