A frame winch bar on new 110 question

[ProjectDirector]

After some research on winch bars I thought I would go for ARB but that ruins the look of the defender so I decided to go with the LR A frame bar with winch. Normally LR fit it with the warn 9.5ti but I think the 9.5xp is a better winch. I will be getting this done by a LR specialist in Melbourne.
Question is did anyone fit this combo and are any special mods required.

Cheers

[KarlB]

Should fit without problem though the ti fits right up against the grill. If the xp is just a few mm deeper then you may have problems without modifying the grill. You also need to consider how you may fit driving lights, if that is your intention. They are normally hung upside down under the A-bar. This may mean the xp control box needs mounting other than on the top of the winch. The ti is supposed to keep out the elements better than the xp with better seals. Remember, 1 year warranty on the winch when bought after market; 3 years if bought as original equipment. You may like to ask Mantec about the fitting. They make the winch bar for Land Rover (see http://www.mantec.co.uk/ (http://www.mantec.co.uk/)). I have found them helpful when I have emailed them. Also worth considering their A-bar brackets for the top of the A-bar (see http://www.mantec.co.uk/productdetail.cfm'theProductID=21709FCC-15C5-F4C0-9974F237D3F73697 (http://www.mantec.co.uk/productdetail.cfm'theProductID=21709FCC-15C5-F4C0-9974F237D3F73697)). These are steel rather than the original plastic and can be used to mount a UHF aerial and/or a sand-flag.

Cheers
KarlB
:)

[ProjectDirector]

Should fit without problem though the ti fits right up against the grill. If the xp is just a few mm deeper then you may have problems without modifying the grill. You also need to consider how you may fit driving lights, if that is your intention. They are normally hung upside down under the A-bar. This may mean the xp control box needs mounting other than on the top of the winch. The ti is supposed to keep out the elements better than the xp with better seals. Remember, 1 year warranty on the winch when bought after market; 3 years if bought as original equipment. You may like to ask Mantec about the fitting. They make the winch bar for Land Rover (see http://www.mantec.co.uk/ (http://www.mantec.co.uk/)). I have found them helpful when I have emailed them. Also worth considering their A-bar brackets for the top of the A-bar (see http://www.mantec.co.uk/productdetail.cfm'theProductID=21709FCC-15C5-F4C0-9974F237D3F73697 (http://www.mantec.co.uk/productdetail.cfm'theProductID=21709FCC-15C5-F4C0-9974F237D3F73697)). These are steel rather than the original plastic and can be used to mount a UHF aerial and/or a sand-flag.

Cheers
KarlB
:)

Thanks Carl

I was considering gettingn Ritter in Melbourne to source the bar and I will source the winch. With regards to warrantee, LR charge $4600 for the 9.5ti and installation on top of that. I can buy the 9.5ti with plasma rope $2200 or the XP with plasma $1950. I suppose that is why LR charge so much.
I will check the links youngiven me, thanks again.