boost_fr3@k
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I'd like to see pix of your rig's front receiver with winch/winch plate. Trying to decide if I wanna get a front hitch with winch plate now, or save for a whole bumper system later.
Pix of front hitch w/winch
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ManBearPig
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jeeperjohn
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Are you referring to a winch mounting plate that slides into a front tow hitch receiver? Harbor freight has reciever mount but I would not buy it from them. There are a number of manufacturers who make such a thing in a strong version.
boost_fr3@k
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ya...Is it worth it? or should I just save the extra money and go for a whole bumper with a winch receiver on it?
boost_fr3@k
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yea...that was my question. CAuse I do mostly climbing/crawling. So I want a winch...I just dont wanna spend the money.
Thats the dilemma we all face......
I want Hi9's but i just don't wanna spend the money
sixer
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Ive been running this setup for a year with no real problems.
If you look close at pic. two you will see I cut the receiver off and welded it on top of the cross bar, had to cut into the rad support and facia?
to lift it higher you will modify the winch (cradle)mount...
I hope this helps in your decision. I like the option of removing it when I'm
not out wheelin...
Lonny
If you look close at pic. two you will see I cut the receiver off and welded it on top of the cross bar, had to cut into the rad support and facia?
to lift it higher you will modify the winch (cradle)mount...
I hope this helps in your decision. I like the option of removing it when I'm
not out wheelin...
Lonny
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Southwest Chuck
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Here are some pics of mine. I go out alone once in a while and I like the option of putting it in the rear receiver to pull myself out of a bad situation.
boost_fr3@k
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Here are some pics of mine. I go out alone once in a while and I like the option of putting it in the rear receiver to pull myself out of a bad situation.
wow...I dont see much clearance loss at all. and you're right about being able to swap it to the back if you need to. I think I'm gonna have to go with the hitch receiver.
Thats awesome.
Southwest Chuck
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Yeah, the guy I got the winch from also gave me the wire and connector to run to the back receiver but I never installed it. What I did though was to put on heavy duty jumper cable clamps on one end. That way I can plug the winch into not only my rear receiver, but any vehicle's receiver and power it up from it's own battery! Plus you have the added benefit of having a 20' jumper cable!
You definitely lose alot of approach angle with the receiver type set up, which may not be a big deal for you. But it is something to consider...... it was for me, so i opted to try and recess the winch back as far as possible into the grill.
Ba-Riedo
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Don't look at the ground clearence, look at the total loss of his approach angle. Thats a horrible setup if your wheeling steep trails or any trails for that matter.
-Alex
Definately a loss of approach angle. But, is it any worse than some after market winch bumpers?
My bumper is probably that bad... I just use it to feel my way through the rocks.
Ba-Riedo
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Yes because most winch bumpers tuck the winch up high towards the grill to help minimize the loss of approach angle.
-Alex
-Alex
boost_fr3@k
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Definately a loss of approach angle. But, is it any worse than some after market winch bumpers?
My bumper is probably that bad... I just use it to feel my way through the rocks.
This is a really helpful picture, thanks.
I see what you mean with the winch being set up higher on the bumper mounts. I think the detours system does an especially good job of keeping it high, but also nice and tight against the grill. The xj I bought just before this one had a winch on it, and now that I think back, it stuck out pretty far from the bumper, and wasnt as high up as thedetours system.
Anyone use the backbone bumper?
jeeperjohn
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- Temecula, CA
My plan is to put the winch inside and take it out only if I need it. I will use golf cart style connectors (a little bigger than most winches come with) on both ends and be able to pull it out and install it if needed.
bcmaxx
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yes, and I love it. I was really trying to decide what to do, I had my mind set on a reciever hitch and winch,after seeing how frickin low those things hang I quickly changed my mind. you are also getting a SOLID set of recover points as well as a steering box mount strengthener. I have not come across anything yet that has rubbed the backbone or winch. You will not be dissapointed! It has proven itself invaluable. I have been recovered by another jeep from a creekbed, and performed numerous self recoveries with my winch and snatchblocks. no bending,no beaking. I have also used it to mount fog lights underneath and offroad lights beside the fairlead mount.you will not be dissapointed
Southwest Chuck
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Definately a loss of approach angle. But, is it any worse than some after market winch bumpers?
My bumper is probably that bad... I just use it to feel my way through the rocks.
The loss of approach angle can usually be compensated for by the line you take. I take it's location into consideration when approaching obstacles and have yet to have a real problem with it. It is nice though, to be able to remove it and throw it in the back, cinch it down and continue on my merry way
. The versatility of this type of system for "my" use (front/back/ removal/storage/change to different vehicles/ better MPG when not carried/etc.) far outweighs the drawbacks. But to each his own! I think these types of decisions are personal preference based on the type of wheeling you do vs. the versatility of the system and finding a happy medium between the two. Go for what will make YOU happy. GOOD LUCK! :thumbup:Some steep trails, maybe, but any trail? I beg to differ. :sure:
Southwest Chuck
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I jacked this from another thread as an example of approach angle vs. ground clearance vs. amount of lift. I doubt that the approach angle of this winch bumper is much different than some of the receiver winches, but then again it is a good example of the other factor, ground clearance which obviously is higher and there-fore offsets some of the approach angle problems. It depends on the amount of lift you have, that lets one out weigh the other in practicality, versatility, and there-fore, preference. But in my opinion, driver skill and terrain will be the final judgment as to whether or not any mounting system becomes a major problem. :greensmok
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