12000 Harbor Freight winch
#11
05-22-2018, 08:16 AM
I too plan on the hidden setup. I just need to find a mount system. I may pick up the Harbor Freight universal plate and modify it to fit like some II guys did. But while it worked for them, not sure if it will on the 3. Need to investigate when I have time. I can weld, so there will probably end up being some custom fab fun when I do it.
I might have been the first to modify it to work with it but not sure.
If you go through my posts there's a semi-how to.
Depending on how much a hidden winch setup mount costs it might be worth your time. I haven't put too much stress on mine just doing straight pulls and using it to pull other people in mild stuck situations(in FL). I wouldn't do it if I lived in the mountains and had to do alot of sideways pulls on slopes.
YMMV.
EDIT.. I googled it and found this one for $499.99 and would just pony up for that unless you already have a welder or want one(and have spare time).
https://voyagerracks.com/land-rover-...n-winch-mount/
Last edited by MrWesson; 05-22-2018 at 08:19 AM.
#13
05-22-2018, 05:04 PM
@ MrWesson - I already have a welder and access to a shop (for farm equipment). So I think I am going to try the HF plate as a starting point. Cut, weld, reenforce, modify, etc. $500 is just a bit much but if the HF plate will simply not work out, then I will probably go that route.
@ Kdo58 - thats awesome! lol
@ Kdo58 - thats awesome! lol
#14
05-22-2018, 06:08 PM
I too plan on the hidden setup. I just need to find a mount system. I may pick up the Harbor Freight universal plate and modify it to fit like some II guys did. But while it worked for them, not sure if it will on the 3. Need to investigate when I have time. I can weld, so there will probably end up being some custom fab fun when I do it.
, are these muppets really that fickle
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