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Hidden Winch Mount fitted
Having seen Chris Tyler and Wiggs hidden winch installs I decided to fit one to mine, couldn't justify the £1500 or so for the Land Rover approved G4 kit so got the winch mount from Uncle Ray and winch from eBay. Whole project came in under £650 and includes radio remote operation for the winch.
Really happy with the result, just need to fit a number plate plinth on a quick release bracket of some sort to hide it all when not in use and it will be complete.
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More pics in the gallery. It is a fairly easy job to do but the free-spool lever on the winch needed to be modified as there is no room for the standard one (again big thanks to Uncle Ray) and I ordered some longer battery cables from tbruk.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
19th Oct 2007 1:18 pm
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19th Oct 2007 1:27 pm
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Very nice ,
Did the threaded bar line up ok ? ..ray moved it down a touch as mine was slightly to high.
Oh a little tip , if you keeping it attached to the underside towing eye ...put a bit of rubber matting in place before you tighten it ...saves the paint work .
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19th Oct 2007 2:21 pm
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wiggs wrote:
Very nice ,
Did the threaded bar line up ok ? ..ray moved it down a touch as mine was slightly to high.
Oh a little tip , if you keeping it attached to the underside towing eye ...put a bit of rubber matting in place before you tighten it ...saves the paint work .
All lined up nicely, just my eyesight that needs checking as I cut the bumper slightly askew
I am planning to hook it onto the recovery point, will put a neat strip of black gaffer tape to stop paint damage.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
19th Oct 2007 2:29 pm
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Are you pleased with the winch ?
They seem preaty well made for the money G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
19th Oct 2007 2:31 pm
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Are you spreaying that exposed bit with some water repellent or somethign else to try to stop it rusting?Bodsys Brake Bible
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19th Oct 2007 2:38 pm
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Not tested in anger yet but seems very good so far, the remote control is a great feature and for the price I reckon it's unbeatable. It might not like being dunked in water though so will see what happens to it after the next wading session. That said, the fact that it is behind the bumper should mean it gets less wet than it would sitting out at the front. I think I will put a plastic sheet over the grill slot when off-roading to protect it further, couldn't find a waterproof box to fit the solenoids in (Maplins one was too small by around 5mm) so used original non-watertight version, again it is designed to be fitted in the open so should be fine back there.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
19th Oct 2007 2:41 pm
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Bodsy wrote:
Are you spreaying that exposed bit with some water repellent or somethign else to try to stop it rusting?
Uh
Who and what ?G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
19th Oct 2007 3:13 pm
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Just wondered if the cable needed any extra repellant if it's out in the weather/salt etc at the front of the car. Particularly at the the bend in the cable?Bodsys Brake Bible
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19th Oct 2007 3:21 pm
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Ahh ..get you now
Personally i havent put anything on it ...no signs of any rusting on mine yet G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
19th Oct 2007 3:23 pm
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19th Oct 2007 3:44 pm
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Bodsy wrote:
Just wondered if the cable needed any extra repellant if it's out in the weather/salt etc at the front of the car. Particularly at the the bend in the cable?
Should be OK as is, some recommend light oil on thw winch cable but it will pick up all sorts of dust/dirt that way. Regular use will keep it in good nick, if not used in anger at least wind the cable on and off the drum once a month.
I might change to synthetic rope TBH but it adds another £150-£180 to the cost by the time you buy the alloy fairlead and heat proof end shield.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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and winch from eBay. Whole project came in under £650 and includes radio remote operation for the winch.
