Fitting a winch behind the bumper bar on a Ti

[Alitis007]

Hi all, just wondering if it possible to fit a winch behind the original bumper bar on a 99/00 Ti?? The nudge bar has a position for the number plate to be relocated and it looks like theres heaps of room in there so im just curious as to wether it can be done or not or if it has been done??

Cheers

[rkinsey]

I would have thought you would need a winch bar connected to the chassis rails to mount a winch. (which replaces the bumper bar) I wouldnt have thought you would have the mounting points for a winch between the chassis rails on any vehicle. (Too far apart)

You might be able to knock up a custom mount for the winch to sit behind the bumper bar but you would need a fair amount of room under the grille / radiator for the winch but also you would have to watch the raod clearance under the winch not to mention you still need access to the controls on the winch.

[threedogs]

If you can get a cradle made up that bolts to the chassis it should be ok. How are you mounting the roller fairlead????

[rkinsey]

Maybe you could mount a HR point to one of the chassis rails (so long as it doesnt protrude beyond the front of your bumper bar) and then get yourself a "Detachable Winch Hitch Receiver" like this one http://www.tigerz11.com.au/product-category/accessories/detachable-winch-hitch-receiver.html and then you could use the one winch in the front or the rear of the vehicle as required.

[threedogs]

X2 with above that a very good option, plus saves you carting around 45kg all the time.
might be a pain on hilly terrain and if stuck to the gunnells in mud, Wow now I'm talking myself out of it.

HOW FIT ARE YOU or your co driver
As I've said on another thread theres a GU thats local with a tow bar hitch/receiver on the front, will take a pic next time

[patch697]

They're is a Dealer fitted winch mounting plate getting around that was fitted to some GU fleet trucks & it kept the factory front bumper in tact. I don't have any info on them other than they do exist so maybe something worth looking into

[Alitis007]

Rkinsey thanks for the link and havnt measured the clearance but i'll be installing another trans cooler so i'll sus it out then and Threedogs i was thinking of making a cradle to bolt between the rails to mount the winch and make sort of legs to curl under it to attach the fairlead but thats why i was asking lol. I'll have to look into that plate Patch697 might have to call up a dealer and find out. For some reason i thought i had seen it somewhere on another Ti but i cant remember if it was on here or on the net somewhere, but to access the gear lever if there wasnt enough room from the top you could possibly turn the winch upsidedown to get to the controls from underneath ?? Dunno

[threedogs]

Theres a link to that elsewhere, might have to search a bit, same topic

[Alitis007]

Do you mean same as attaching a winch under the bar or inverting the winch?

[oncedisturbed]

I have seen 1 no a hilux that original plastic bumper was still in place but somehow had the fairlead mounted, looked rediculous but can't comment on how safe it was mounted as it drove by whilst I was at the lights

[my third 256]

here is the link
http://www.nissangupatrol.com/winch-cradle.html
when you click on winch cradle on the left popdown appears and shows step by step how to install
fantastic

[Alitis007]

here is the link
http://www.nissangupatrol.com/winch-cradle.html
when you click on winch cradle on the left popdown appears and shows step by step how to install
fantastic

Thanks champ i'll gave a look when i get home

[Alitis007]

Had a look at that plate its to suite a alloy bar but i sent them an email to see if will work for me thanks again .

[my third 256]

just need to cut out the front of the original bumper bar as they do with the ally bull bar have seen it done

[Alitis007]

Ok cool i did find this place in europe that do it, im waiting for a price from them and it goes straight in no mods needed heres a pic of one of the cradles i found. http://www.wolf4x4.com.au/productimage.php?product_id=198

[my third 256]

Ok cool i did find this place in europe that do it, im waiting for a price from them and it goes straight in no mods needed heres a pic of one of the cradles i found. http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
no picture here

[Alitis007]

Heres the catalogue of 1 of them http://www.afn.pt/files/catalogues/nissan_afn_catalogue.pdf
And this is a link from another site cant work out how to post the pic from my phone
http://www.wolf4x4.com.au/productimage.php?product_id=198
Sorry bout that

[4by]

I have winch mounted into my factory ti bar. Its a telstra winch cradle they had for the telstra patrols. The cradle "my third" lists looks like the same. Or you might find a second hand winch bar for a little more than the cradle.

[Alitis007]

I'll look into it 4by cheers

[toolman]

Hi Alitis007

This is what you need.
http://www.autostuff.com.au/uploads/9/6/2/1/9621664/4530887_orig.jpg
www.autostuff.com.au

Cheers

[jack]

Hi Toolman,

Did you ever get to check if these fit the bullbar on a Simpson Edition GU8?

[toolman]

Hi Mate,

My apologies for not getting back to you. I looked at buying a Simpson Edition bullbar to trial this however the cost of the bullbar outweighed the demand for it. To date I haven't been able to find anyone willing to let me cut their bullbar to trial it either. I'm more than happy to work with you to get it into your vehicle if you are happy to do so. I noticed you are in Ballarat, do you get down to Melbourne often? If so PM me and we can arrange to catch up.

Regards,
David

[Alitis007]

Hi Alitis007

This is what you need.
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
www.autostuff.com.au

Cheers

Thats the one toolman thanks for that. When the wallet fattens up a bit i'll start making inquiries cheers

[toolman]

Hey Alitis007

The kit is now available through http://www.nissangupatrol.com/winch-cradle---bumper-bar.html

http://www.nissangupatrol.com/uploads/9/6/2/1/9621664/8096407.jpg?0?1595773

[Alitis007]

Hey Alitis007

The kit is now available through http://www.nissangupatrol.com/winch-cradle---bumper-bar.html

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/

Thanks mate, how much is the cradle worth??