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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: eugene on December 30, 2009, 11:51:40

Title: fitting winch and bumper
Post by: eugene on December 30, 2009, 11:51:40

when fitting a winch and bumper do you need a winchmounting plate as well might be a bit of a thick question but had to ask  :D

Title: Re: fitting winch and bumper
Post by: Bobtail on December 30, 2009, 13:43:30

If its a winch bumper mate then i'd say no as thats the idea of a winch bumper

Title: Re: fitting winch and bumper
Post by: landroverkeith on December 30, 2009, 14:12:27

I did have to Drill a complete set of holes into the pan of my winch bumper as it didnt have any at all...

 ( thanks Rich hehe many a good drill bit died that day  :undecided: )

Title: Re: fitting winch and bumper
Post by: eugene on December 30, 2009, 15:51:18

best i get some nice new bits then lol

Title: Re: fitting winch and bumper
Post by: Bobtail on December 30, 2009, 17:59:23

Quote from: eugene on December 30, 2009, 11:51:40

when fitting a winch and bumper do you need a winchmounting plate as well might be a bit of a thick question but had to ask  :D

Sorry mate just reread your post :doh: :doh: :doh:

As hes said you will have to drill it to match your winch

And get some high tensile steel bolts to fit it with :-k

Title: Re: fitting winch and bumper
Post by: eugene on December 30, 2009, 19:04:43

no worrys bobtail :lol:

Title: Re: fitting winch and bumper
Post by: lurch_917 on January 01, 2010, 17:03:10

high eugen just a little tip as your drilling spray the area with oil as this helps the drill cut and keeps it cooler .
also happy newyear chap

Title: Re: fitting winch and bumper
Post by: eugene on January 01, 2010, 17:12:37

cheers lurch will do and happy newyear to you mate hope to see you this year sometime