Ollieb2705
12-17-2015, 12:41 PM
Evening from the UK guys and girls. This is the first of (hopefully) many posts to come!
I would like to fabricate a winch mounting plate for my winch. I've decided to do it now and get it done properly before other mods.
I've found a few threads on the topic, mostly just talk, but one with photos. Apologies about it being from another forum, I feel like a cheater on my first post!
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/xj-winch-behind-original-bumper-928227/
It looks okay, my question is, is this the best way to go about it? I agree cutting the front X-member is the only way if you want an integrated, hidden winch system.
I am stripping down the winch now, and all the electrics will be on extended lines and located where the stock air box is. (I have a k&n atm, will eventually go through the fire wall, under the scuttle. but that's for another day!)
Any tips, ideas and abuse all welcome!
I would like to fabricate a winch mounting plate for my winch. I've decided to do it now and get it done properly before other mods.
I've found a few threads on the topic, mostly just talk, but one with photos. Apologies about it being from another forum, I feel like a cheater on my first post!
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/xj-winch-behind-original-bumper-928227/
It looks okay, my question is, is this the best way to go about it? I agree cutting the front X-member is the only way if you want an integrated, hidden winch system.
I am stripping down the winch now, and all the electrics will be on extended lines and located where the stock air box is. (I have a k&n atm, will eventually go through the fire wall, under the scuttle. but that's for another day!)
Any tips, ideas and abuse all welcome!