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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on July 02, 2008, 23:06:14

Title: rear winch bumper
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on July 02, 2008, 23:06:14

been thinking of making one for a while now.

thinking of using the towbar as the main mount point and 2 inch box section around it .

just wondering now , how to work out the angle of lean on the rear bumper :-k

any input much plz with

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: boss on July 03, 2008, 02:52:49

you cant really do it on a disco.....not with out it sitting really low or high. you could mount it in the boot and have the back door open while using it

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: Disco Matt on July 03, 2008, 09:53:48

I know you can get a winch mount that fits onto a receiver hitch, that and a couple of those heavy duty power connectors so you can plug the winch in at either end might be the best bet.

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: boss on July 03, 2008, 16:56:22

all well and good but what if you you cant get to the hitch?

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on July 03, 2008, 21:35:12

Quote from: Disco Matt on July 03, 2008, 09:53:48

I know you can get a winch mount that fits onto a receiver hitch, that and a couple of those heavy duty power connectors so you can plug the winch in at either end might be the best bet.

you read me well matt  :D winch mount when in use or gaint rear step over wise

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: boss on July 03, 2008, 21:42:42

i can almost grantee you you will regret it!

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: Jake on July 03, 2008, 22:01:18

Something like this lot then?
(http://www.devon4x4.com/components/com_shop/user/1205403541-Rear-Receiver-REC060.jpg)(http://www.devon4x4.com/components/com_shop/user/1205403506-Rear-Receiver-REC050.jpg)
With one of these to attach to it
(http://www.devon4x4.com/components/com_shop/user/1205410447-winch-carrier.JPG)
Or these go straight into one of those recievers
(http://www.devon4x4.com/components/com_shop/user/M6000SDP.jpg) (http://www.devon4x4.com/components/com_shop/user/1205405015-XD9iMultiMount.jpg)
 :D

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on July 04, 2008, 18:38:00

do u have a rough price for that jake  :)

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: Nick4X4 on July 04, 2008, 22:27:10

Is this the sort of thing you was after?

(http://www.island4x4.net/img5.jpg)

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: stuntman on July 04, 2008, 23:30:10

I've already CAD drawn my rear bumber and winch mounting up, I just need to get around ro cutting the steel and remaking the fuel the fuel tank and making up a tank gaurd to connect to it.

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: paulnb57 on July 05, 2008, 12:09:28

I know the fella that built that truck in the photo but he has now sold it. It was fabricated from a Scrapiron Racing HD Disco rear bumper with the centre removed and winch tray fabricated to fit. A cheaper similar rear bumper is available from Discoparts
http://www.discoparts.com
Theres some photos here of the build although I guess thats where the pic in the previous post came from...........
http://www.island4x4.net/fabrication.htm
In fact looking at the pics it woulnt be too difficult to fab up a winch mount then weld the ends of the standard bumper with the middle cut out to it.........
Paul

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on July 09, 2008, 16:11:59

nice idea but i need the towbar so i guess that rules that one out

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: Disco-Ron on July 11, 2008, 18:16:53

Golddigger 4x4 do what should be a nice rear bumper with winch mount, i'm awaiting some pictures from Carl before i decide weather have one or not, not the cheapest option, but i think it comes complete with tank gaurd, so you don;t need to spend out on that as a side benefit....

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on July 11, 2008, 18:53:22

very nice but looks a ton in weight

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: clover on July 11, 2008, 21:43:27

I like the island 4x4 idea but not keen on the fairlead looks like a bit of an afterthought...

Title: Re: rear winch bumper
Post by: Xtremeteam on July 13, 2008, 15:30:53

Quote from: david p on July 11, 2008, 18:53:22

very nice but looks a ton in weight

you wont notice your car is heavy enough  :lol: :lol: :lol: :police: