D4 winch options

[Bluepippa]

I'm sure this has probably been done to death, but it never hurts to ask again :angel:
I'm after a winch for my D4, but don't have a bullbar and didn't realy want one...
So to fit a $400 winch I need to spend $3000 on a bulllbar :censored:

Is there any other options, I'm sure I saw a post for a concealed winch, if so does anyone know who would do this or would it have to be DIY..

Thanks and if anyone here is going to the weekend away in a couple of weeks, you will recognise me as I will be crawling all over any car with a winch to see how it's been fitted :cool:

Daryl

[GlennS]

Daryl,
Contact Greg Pearson from Cremorne Prestige Service. I think he has a concealed winch on the front of his D4.


Cheers,
Glenn

[shanegtr]

Mine has a concealed winch. I'll most likely be getting rid of all the winch mount hardware in favour of a bullbar in the future. I'm happy to attempt to get some pics for you (I'm a bit physically limited right now because of a neck brace). I should definately be able to get some better pics towards the end of the month however

[nat_89]

Keen to see pics, there is some nice ones Land Rover run on their adventure cars with no bull bar.

[LandyAndy]

Check in the vendors area.
Barbagallos Perth had a genuine winch at a pretty substantial discount.
Andrew

[Tombie]

The winch kit weighs as much as a bullbar :o

[LandyAndy]

A link to the Barbagallo winch.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php?p=2242571#post2242571

Andrew

[tiddy]

I'm sure this has probably been done to death, but it never hurts to ask again :angel:
I'm after a winch for my D4, but don't have a bullbar and didn't realy want one...
So to fit a $400 winch I need to spend $3000 on a bulllbar :censored:

Is there any other options, I'm sure I saw a post for a concealed winch, if so does anyone know who would do this or would it have to be DIY..

Thanks and if anyone here is going to the weekend away in a couple of weeks, you will recognise me as I will be crawling all over any car with a winch to see how it's been fitted :cool:

Daryl

LR do a semi concealed winch for the Discovery 4, on the website, go to build a Discovery and click on the accessories, there is a pic of it fitted.

No idea of the price, but no doubt it wouldn't be all that cheap.

[LandyAndy]

Tiddy see the link above.
Andrew

[~Rich~]

This kit probably would of suited you:
DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - [For Sale] Winch, Dyneema Rope, Tray, Sump Guard, A-Bar (http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic118875.html'sid=6e16872fab4547d849d68e1dd490e 374)

[shanegtr]

The winch kit weighs as much as a bullbar :o
Im not surprised, just had a look at mine and (tried) to take some decent photos. Side plates on the cradle look to be 10mm steel! No idea how think the bottom plate is
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/778.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/shanegtr/media/Disco/IMG_9076_zps7bd4071a.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/779.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/shanegtr/media/Disco/IMG_9079_zpsa6e49faf.jpg.html)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/10/780.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/shanegtr/media/Disco/IMG_9080_zps9323f151.jpg.html)