Thread: Fitting a winch

First, it always helps to know what vehicle you are referring to but I will through my two bobs worth in blind.

If you already have a winch bar then it weighs a lot more that the winch, I would be inclined to fit the winch and see first because it may not make much difference.

Before you do, measure the distance from the wheel arch to the bottom of the wheel rim taking a centre line across the rim, ie make sure the tape runs past the centre of the wheel. The reason you measure to the bottom of the rim is because that measurement is a constant and is not effected by tyre pressure or tread wear so it is the only datum point that gives a true indication over the life of the vehicle.

When you have fitted the winch measure again, if it has lowered the front a noticeable amount you can get heavier coils from the likes of TJM, I say that because I used to work at a TJM store and I know their coils come in options of standard height, standard height with extra load specifically bull bar and winch as well as increased height.

Be aware though that standard height may still be a little different to what you have. It doesn't always come out exactly to a certain spec.

Steve

Can't remember the part number off hand but Heavy Duty 110 front springs are the same as Standard 90 rears...

I'll see if I can find the part numbers.

M

On my 2000 defender extreme, I had land rover put on heavier front springs at the time of installing a bull bar and winch. Maintained road height and drive style. Was very happy.

Sorry for the lack of specifics, it's a TD5 90, the winch bar isn't a full on bullbar like the ARB ones so won't be as heavy, think it will be a case of fit it and see, if the winch starts carving grooves in the road when I slow down for traffic lights I'll source some HD springs , will hhave a look at the TJM ones, thanks Landy110