03 Disco front winch mount

[ArmyRover]

Originally Posted by Rugbier

Now why would you say ( trying to learn ) that the COIL LIFT is uncontrollable OFF ROAD?

You misread what mike posted he said go with the coil lift, the spacers are uncontrollable off road......

Good luck with your plan hope you don't hit any deep mud/water with that dap set up unless you keep a snorkle face mask and shovel in the back for winch use

Anyways to each their own have fun and happy winching...

[Rugbier]

I have seen those ( actually there are 2 for sale on the "OTHER" disco web, but I was told the craddle is heavy as S#@T, and even if I do it, the A_Frame can't be mounted.

I am not sure why I've got this idea to make the set up I want, it is maybe because it is such a PITA, or maybe unique look.

Mike it is RIGHT on the Money with his assesment, but I guess my off-roading is mild.

Thanks for your help

Originally Posted by IMOGEN

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Take a close look...

[Rugbier]

Maybe I did missread, I was trying to OBTAIN more information as to why they are UNCONTROLLABLE OFF ROAD ( simply trying to learn ), I have gone off road ( mild ) and I did not feel it, so, in other words , trying to figure out what am I doing wrong.

God bless my SCUBA lessons *LOL*

Thanks again

Originally Posted by ArmyRover

You misread what mike posted he said go with the coil lift, the spacers are uncontrollable off road......

Good luck with your plan hope you don't hit any deep mud/water with that dap set up unless you keep a snorkle face mask and shovel in the back for winch use

Anyways to each their own have fun and happy winching...

[ArmyRover]

With old worn out springs factory springs you'll find that when you add the spacers it changes the handling dynamic of the vehicle. Your moving the center of gravity up with no increase in spring rate to compensate. This will allow the vehicle to wallow side to side considerably. Which can make the already top heavy and lean happy disco even more so.

[Rugbier]

I understand now. ( maybe the reason why I did not feel much is my low miles 29k, so maybe they are not too tired ).

Thank you again

Originally Posted by ArmyRover

With old worn out springs factory springs you'll find that when you add the spacers it changes the handling dynamic of the vehicle. Your moving the center of gravity up with no increase in spring rate to compensate. This will allow the vehicle to wallow side to side considerably. Which can make the already top heavy and lean happy disco even more so.

[phantom phan]

the G4 does not have the A bar but the G4 LE does all you would need is the tray and uprated springs and shocks of course

regards
martin

[Urban Panzer]

Originally Posted by Rugbier

I understand now. ( maybe the reason why I did not feel much is my low miles 29k, so maybe they are not too tired ).

Thank you again

Hi, My first post here, and As I just had the same winch dilemma not so long ago, thought I would share what I did....

The discrete winch mount works very well, and you can still have an "a" bar and steering guard all fitted in the same location. I also replaced my front springs with genuine "winch springs" from Land Rover, which they bought out to compensate for the front mounted winch, like on the Orange beauty above !

Anyway, if your interested, take a look here
www.discovery2.co.uk / T-Max Winch

[Rugbier]

Thank you. I like the set up a lot.

Originally Posted by Urban Panzer

Hi, My first post here, and As I just had the same winch dilemma not so long ago, thought I would share what I did....

The discrete winch mount works very well, and you can still have an "a" bar and steering guard all fitted in the same location. I also replaced my front springs with genuine "winch springs" from Land Rover, which they bought out to compensate for the front mounted winch, like on the Orange beauty above !

Anyway, if your interested, take a look here
www.discovery2.co.uk / T-Max Winch

[Rugbier]

I have it all done- Thank you all for the help

Originally Posted by Rugbier

Hey Guys,

I have almost exhausted all channels before I've decided to bug you.

Here is my dilema. I want to mount a winch on my 03 disco, BUT, I want to keep the factory bumper and the Poly A-Frame Brushguard. I figue maybe the mesh grill will have to go, but if I look through thatarea, I cab see the frame right after the aluminum end pieces.

I know for the D1 a front 2" receiver mount was offered, but I've always wondered what would happen at a 90 degree pull well even at a 45 pul, I mean, by far I am not Einstein, but receivers were ment to pull straight not angled , right?

So in other words, I checked with the local welder, NO HELP, and I am hoping some of you have done this set and can point me in the direction to obtain one.

Your help it is always appreciated

Thanks in advance

[ArmyRover]

pics or it never happened

[Rugbier]

Man...tough crowd .. LOL

I am installing the Mantec RAI tomorrow, I will post the pic tomorrow or Friday

Originally Posted by ArmyRover

pics or it never happened

[Rugbier]

Still missing the rock sliders as they will arrive next week.

Army, I have renewed my PADI membership GO SCUBA *LOL*

[ArmyRover]

I'm glad you got the scuba membership, your going to need it the first time you bury that rig.

Other than that looks good.

[fiach]

looks badass

[Rugbier]

Naaaahhhhhhhhhhh

Originally Posted by ArmyRover

I'm glad you got the scuba membership, your going to need it the first time you bury that rig.

Other than that looks good.