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MihaiB Member Since: 30 Jun 2011 Location: Bucuresti Posts: 137 |
I am looking at the potential options to mount a winch on the Freelander 2 and I wanted to ask if anyone did this or can help with advice.
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22nd Feb 2012 10:10 am |
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Liberty555 Member Since: 05 Jul 2010 Location: Perth Posts: 62 |
I know this may not be all that relevant to you (as I live in Australia) but here you wouldn't be permitted to install a winch like that as it protrudes too far and would be a serious risk to pedestrians.
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24th Feb 2012 4:55 am |
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mjk Member Since: 24 Oct 2011 Location: Silesia Posts: 9 |
All - just wanted to draw your attention to the Freelanders presented at this website:
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6th Aug 2013 2:10 pm |
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Davidspect Member Since: 03 Feb 2013 Location: uk Posts: 25 |
"Should have gone to spec-savers", its a broken grille. |
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6th Aug 2013 6:31 pm |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2007 |
Nope - if you look at all the pictures there's one which clearly shows a plastic socket of some kind, with a flip top. Although I admit some of the pics look either broken, or simply where the whatever-it-is has been removed. |
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6th Aug 2013 7:28 pm |
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Davidspect Member Since: 03 Feb 2013 Location: uk Posts: 25 |
One seems to have survived, ridiculous place to mount onto a flimsy piece of plastic. |
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6th Aug 2013 9:47 pm |
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mjk Member Since: 24 Oct 2011 Location: Silesia Posts: 9 |
I did a bit of further research. Having found a website of the company that has prepared this car for the police (which BTW is an authorized LR dealer), I am inclining towards a conclusion this is absolutely real equipment.
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7th Aug 2013 8:02 am |
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pab Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Now in Mid-Wales Posts: 2007 |
That 5th picture certainly looks interesting. The thickness of the rope compared with the size of the drum looks as though it would limit the pull somewhat, but quite likely adequate for pulling the odd car out of a ditch. I don't know how well it would perform as an off-road winch though. It would be interesting to know more. |
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7th Aug 2013 9:05 am |
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mjk Member Since: 24 Oct 2011 Location: Silesia Posts: 9 |
I think I will give them a call to find out more. Will keep you posed. |
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7th Aug 2013 11:52 am |
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Alan7140 Member Since: 04 Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania Posts: 26 |
The cable colour is a giveaway - it's a Superwinch:
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8th Aug 2013 2:00 am |
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Sparkes Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: Swansea / Cheltenham Posts: 102 |
I was looking at mounting w winch that mounted on a tow hook and powered off it so it could be easily removed. Although at the rear it would still get you out of those muddy situations.
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8th Aug 2013 7:05 pm |
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dewaldb Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Cape town Posts: 31 |
Hi Sparkes,
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8th Aug 2013 9:58 pm |
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Alan7140 Member Since: 04 Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania Posts: 26 |
Sounds more like you want a Tirfor hand winch - powered by your muscles but can be mounted on any tow point on the vehicle to pull in either direction.
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8th Aug 2013 10:08 pm |
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dewaldb Member Since: 06 Jul 2012 Location: Cape town Posts: 31 |
Hi Alan,
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8th Aug 2013 10:16 pm |
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