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you don’t need the H bar for the US spec market. I like othe Lucky8 look without it. The key thing here is that the winch tray may fit without the crushcans or it may fit with the crush cans and still have a flush mount like Lucky8 s look.
you don’t need the JLR approved winch either. I used my 15 year old Warn 9.5 ti thermometric winch with one minor grinder cut on the tray. See attached pictures for reference of my build and Lucky8’s.
According to the landmark 5 part video series on the winch install on PowerfulUK, the tray and cans will work with either the original or toughened up undershield.
Ah yes, wow. I did not realize that Lucky8 and I saw the look of the H cover the same way (unattractive and unnecessary) ---- it's definitely not an approach I prefer. So, I will consider reproducing their approach -- with maybe some adjustment to the stock cover-up parts, so they can be removed easily.
I have not yet purchased the winch. The quote is from my local dealer, although they cannot obtain it or a delivery date.
I need to study up a bit on which winch to buy. Fundamentally, I think the winch fitting into the tray is tight -- or at least looks tight. And I am pretty certain I would be fine with a manual power switch under the hood -- as one of you on this site used.
Finally, I am not sure of the need for remote control of the winch. It looks nice and fun, but manual switching has worked for many years. Or maybe something I has changed I do not understand.
Y'all's opinions appreciated on the winch selection .....................
Subtotal (4 items): $1,514.39 HALF THE COST OF THE JLR WINCH KIT ---- I just don't see the value of the wireless remote -- I prefer hard wired control.
Winch is the same as the one from JLR, without the wireless remote. I will go with the manual under-the-hood isolation switch --- Start the vehicle first, then switch on the winch --- and mount the manual controller cord connection where I can reach it easily.
If necessary for access, I might move the control module from the top of the winch. I think it might also make a cleaner look. We shall see.
Will try to copy the Lucky8 look -- no added covers.
Nice! I've used a Zeon 10S for the last six or so years on my Wrangler -- best winch I ever had. Smooth manual pull of the line when you're unwinding, precise control. I never used a wireless remote, but then the winch was very visible and accessible on the front of my Jeep so it was easy to plug in the lead for the wired remote; Not sure how you'd control it without a remote of any kind, or am I misunderstanding you?
Super, I am glad the winch has a strong positive review!
I purchased a water proof extension from WARN to run from the lead port on the winch to the outer trim -- most likely mounting the plug on the driver's side, between the Green Land Rover badge and the front headlight. From that point I will plug in the black pistol grip control which comes with the winch.
Also, I will trim away the black fish net plastic in front of the clutch control. I may remote locate the control module, if it looks to help servicability -- will make that call when the time comes.
I don't mind saving the $1000 dollars, but it has more to do with just not being a fan of electronics --- just one more set of batteries to go dead and ooops, I forgot to carry the replacements. Plus, electronic user interfaces and I are not soul mates.
Winches are sufficiently beautiful just being electro-mechanical......
I don't mind saving the $1000 dollars, but it has more to do with just not being a fan of electronics --- just one more set of batteries to go dead and ooops, I forgot to carry the replacements. Plus, electronic user interfaces and I are not soul mates.
Winches are sufficiently beautiful just being electro-mechanical......
This is precisely why I opted for the wired remote. You've voiced my exact concerns. The pistol sits in the my recovery bag for months and then the battery is dead when I need it, or it's not dead but the devices won't pair.
Sure, you can just plug the wireless in like a wired one if you need to, but why pay all that extra money for it if you wind up having to do that. It solved a problem I didn't have. The cable on the wired one is so long I've never worried about not being able to stand wherever I wanted, or sit in the drivers seat.
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