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« on: December 05, 2007, 20:51:35 »
i have just purchased a champion winch of eblag just like the one in this link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Recovery-Winch-12000Lbs-by-Extreme-Terrain_W0QQitemZ290188558768QQihZ019QQcategoryZ36632QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

i have got a guardian bumper coming when i order it later on tonight

is there anything i need to order or get  in that i will need to install the winch in to a defender with air con and is there any thing to look out for i.e. pitfalls or any advice please thanks
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Re: fitting a winch
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2007, 21:00:55 »
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i have just purchased a champion winch of eblag just like the one in this link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Recovery-Winch-12000Lbs-by-Extreme-Terrain_W0QQitemZ290188558768QQihZ019QQcategoryZ36632QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

i have got a guardian bumper coming when i order it later on tonight

is there anything i need to order or get  in that i will need to install the winch in to a defender with air con and is there any thing to look out for i.e. pitfalls or any advice please thanks


Is the bumper specifically for an aircon model installation else the winch will probably foul the front panel.
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2007, 21:05:17 »
you might need extended cables to reach your battery don't order them online for £40 i got some battery cable from the local motor factor for about £10
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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2007, 21:06:35 »
i will order a bumper suitable for air con

do i need to but a mounting plate for the winch to sit in
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2007, 21:16:03 »
if i need extended cable swhich i think i will how or where do you join them or even better has any body got advice on a wiring diagram also best way to route the wiring thanks
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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2007, 21:23:18 »
THAT WINCH BOLTS STRAIGHT INTO THE BUMPER , AND THAT BOLTS STRAIGHT ONTO YOUR DEFENDER, NO SWEAT.
LIKE THE BOYZ SAID, YOU WILL NEED SOME EXTENSION LEADS FOR YOUR BATTERY.
I HAVE SOME OF THIS, I DONT SELL IT, BUT HAVE QUITE A BIT SITTING ABOUT THAT YOU CAN HAVE CHEAP DONT WORRY ABOUT THAT, YOU WILL JUST NEED THE RELEVANT TERMINALS AS I DONT HAVE ANY ANYMORE.
CHEERS
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« Reply #6 on: December 05, 2007, 21:59:57 »
pmed guardian cheers
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« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2007, 20:28:14 »
best to fit a cut off switch on live feed to winch, mine is at front of battery box so can be operated from driving seat
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« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2007, 23:34:48 »
You'll also need to eat 3 shredded wheat before you attempt the fitting of the bumper and winch.............or get a mate to help, believe me - it hurts when you drop a winch bumper on your foot when trying to fit it single-handedly  :evil:
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« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2007, 07:42:37 »
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You'll also need to eat 3 shredded wheat before you attempt the fitting of the bumper and winch.............or get a mate to help, believe me - it hurts when you drop a winch bumper on your foot when trying to fit it single-handedly  :evil:

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« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2007, 09:20:50 »
i would also suggest fitting a small warning buzzer along with the isolator switch,just pick the live up from the output side of the switch and earth the negative to the battery negative,that way you never leave the isolator switched on







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« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2007, 17:22:53 »
Think you will also need a decent digital camera!!!

So you can show us all in stages how you did it so I dont have to ask again in a few months :lol:
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« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2007, 19:40:42 »
fancy giving me a hand mutz possibly in the new year when bumper arrives
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« Reply #13 on: December 07, 2007, 21:57:29 »
Give us a call in the new year, will see how far im getting with striping my 90.
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« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2007, 16:06:17 »
Let us know how you get on when it's fitted as i'm also thinking about getting the guardian winch bumper and champ winch for my 110.
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« Reply #15 on: December 08, 2007, 17:45:28 »
cant beat guardian on service so far i will get the winch bumper after xmas i hope not before

the winch is here on monday i will give a quick review if you like

i have looked a various winch bumpers over the last 6 months and guardian looks as if they will take some beating

also the main guardian man is a poster on the forum

so cant be bad  :D  :D  :D
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« Reply #16 on: December 08, 2007, 21:33:02 »
I know what you mean ,think he lives not far from me so i might pick one up in the new year.
Have been told that the champ winch is a good un apart from the solenoids they use are cheap .Have been told when that breaks to fit another make ,can't think of the name at the moment though.
Make sure you post some pics when its fitted so i can ave a look.
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Re: fitting a winch
« Reply #17 on: December 09, 2007, 00:22:03 »
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i have just purchased a champion winch of eblag just like the one in this link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Recovery-Winch-12000Lbs-by-Extreme-Terrain_W0QQitemZ290188558768QQihZ019QQcategoryZ36632QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

i have got a guardian bumper coming when i order it later on tonight

is there anything i need to order or get  in that i will need to install the winch in to a defender with air con and is there any thing to look out for i.e. pitfalls or any advice please thanks


thats the same one i`ve got... although i havent seen mine in months, as i`m waiting on my winch bumper been fabricated.... :roll:
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« Reply #18 on: December 09, 2007, 17:55:32 »
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i have just purchased a champion winch of eblag just like the one in this link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Recovery-Winch-12000Lbs-by-Extreme-Terrain_W0QQitemZ290188558768QQihZ019QQcategoryZ36632QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

i have got a guardian bumper coming when i order it later on tonight

is there anything i need to order or get  in that i will need to install the winch in to a defender with air con and is there any thing to look out for i.e. pitfalls or any advice please thanks


thats the same one i`ve got... although i havent seen mine in months, as i`m waiting on my winch bumper been fabricated.... :roll:





why has it been months as guardian said delivery would be three weks

should i start to worry or have you been a bit lazy and not ordered one for months lol
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tsx 350 honda quad
c125 husqvarna ride on
a builders wheel barrow
the wife
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