I am wondering if anyone has identified a source for the OEM or aftermarket winch tray for the new Defender? Spring has arrived with no tray available and I am out of options. The many dealers I have contacted, JLR and otherwise, are confirming they cannot obtain it and have no idea if or when it will be offered in the future.

I can find the winch crush cans, those are still being stocked, and I don't need the rest of the parts --- just the tray. Anyone hearing anything?

 

The parts dept at Land Rover Rancho mirage will order it directly from the UK.

google Robin with Duckworth parts. He’s in the UK, has a special relationship with Solihull and can get it to you.

 

You’re welcome.

https://www.supertweaks.com/land-rov...uine-winch-kit

 

This looks very promising news. Thank you!

I will follow up this week !

 

There’s also this hidden beauty.

https://www.matzker.de/Technik-Zubeh...der::6679.html

 

Terrific News !

BOTH Land Rover Rancho Mirage, CA and Duckworth Jaguar Land Rover at Racecourse Garage, Willingham Road , Market Rasen , Lincolnshire , LN8 3RE
(Market Rasen) ​ Robin.Hall@duckworth.co.uk have access to the Defender JLR winch parts.

Both got back to me in 24 hours, with quotes at pretty much the same price. Rancho Mirage contacted me first, so I ordered from them (plus shipping is less expensive). The shipment is committed to go out tomorrow.

I recall now that Rancho Mirage was the North America kick-off host for the unveil and the Defender and the 4XFAR festival which some of us attended in late 2019.

Thanks again to those who helped with this !

 

Does anyone know if the winch is going to fit the V8?

 

What was the price?

 

In U.S. dollars, about:
$1200 for the mounting tray kit VPLEP0427
$125 for the crush cans VPLEP0431
$20 for the plastic camera bezel VPLEB0437
$125 for the sensor LR137889

Previously, I spent $805 for the front undershield kit, which I will install at the same time as the winch tray.

I have quotes for the JLR Winch (called a winch kit) of $3474 VPLEP0426 --- which I am not yet convinced is the correct winch for me.

I am not yet buying either version of the high impact shield -- $654 VPLEP0428 for the U.S. Bar Protection or VPLEP0489 Aussie Roo Bar (similar price). I am not convinced yet that using either within the current design approach will allow me to access the winch easily.

I very much like the design of the winch tray, its interaction with the front under shield and the recovery eye and with the crush cans. I will lock those in on the vehicle and then decide what visual coverage to add --- in a manner which ensures easy field access to the winch and its line (while standing in a mud pit in the pouring, freezing rain).

 

That's a lot less than I thought!

Does the winch tray work with the standard, regular undershield? That's going on mine at the Port, so if I (later when and if I ever have money after buying the car) want to add the winch, it's good that it works with the regular setup.