2004 Disco Winch options (with stock bumper)

[Alak]

The total cost of that above mount was 300 Pounds shipped. $600CAD. I just found the e-mail. I think Im going to pick it up. But Im not so sure.

The DAP hidden winch is another option. I'd kinda like to try them all myself. But Im not made of money. I mean, I wheel alot, but I only ever needed a winch once, so far.

I just salvaged my winch today. A Warn XD9000i.

[Alak]

DAP Discrete Winch Mount* on MuddyOval.com

Found this for you Stolenheron

[stolenheron]

wow thats a clean looking setup. i realize its not the best setup for winching, but it looks clean and stock.

[Alak]

I have a feeling that unless your on the winch all the time, its a good setup. I mean, how often does one have to use it? I just have one incase I need it. Im going to call up DAP next and see if my XD9000i will fit their mount. It sticks up a little higher. If I get an endorsement, I'll probably buy it. The price is certainly right.

And get a Black fairlead and its not so obvious.

[stolenheron]

yeah. i don't wheel often, i just don't have the time or many trails (That i know of) around me. I haven't gotten stuck (yet) in the several times i've been in some hairy shit. I've always had other rigs around me (highly modified) with winches. So a setup like that would be pretty good for the occassional weekend wheeling and daily driving setup. I know its not the ideal winch setup for service or water clearance, but it keeps it looking clean/stock, and still have enough function for my moderate wheeling.

[Alak]

I made some calls today about the Discovery 2 Genuine winch kit/mount setup.

Its basically the 'mud shovel' design. They are unavailiable anywhere. Rovers North said they were on a worldwide backorder from the factory. The cost was qouted at $885 before freight from england, then from Rovers North to your door.

OUCH.

[stolenheron]

that sucks. w/e i'll deal with it down the road.

[XtremeMarine]

Stolen, Alak; That's the DAP one I was suggesting. The only reason I didn't buy that one myself is because I found a Warn 12k brand new in the box with warranty for 800.00. Too good to pass up. If you switch to Winchline rope instad of the factory metal line, you can use the clean aluminum fairleads, and have less weight up front. This will allow you to have an even more discreet mounting, less damage to vehicle if you have to winch at a weird angle, and less chance of injury respooling the line. Also, you can order RTE's 1 inch spring spacers, and get your normal ride height back. Be hard to notice that you had it on at all.